In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | - | Tizen OS 4.0 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later |
| Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Width | 42 mm | 39.5 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 39.5 mm |
| Depth | 15.4 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Weight | 65 g | 25 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer | Aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature | Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, dual grid coordinates format | Automatic exercise recognition |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | - |
| Digital Player | - | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.1" |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | - |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Details | White | Rose gold | Silver | Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 145-217 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | White | Black | Sea foam | - |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| User Memory | - | 1.5 GB |
| RAM | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| RAM Size | - | 0.75 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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| CPU Type | - | Exynos 9110 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.15 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | - | 230 mAh |
| Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 45 hours |
| Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Typical usage - up to 45 hour(s) Outdoor workout time with GPS - up to 15 hour(s) Low usage - up to 90 hour(s) Local storage music playback time - up to 8 hour(s) Indoor workout time - up to 45 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Power adapter, wireless charging dock |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App | - |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R500 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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