In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2. 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 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | - | Tizen OS |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Width | - | 40 mm |
| Height | - | 40 mm |
| Depth | - | 10.9 mm |
| Weight | - | 26 g |
| Body Details | Case only: 57 g | - |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, music playback control, dual grid coordinates format | Music remote handling, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, Wireless PowerShare support |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface, rotating bezel |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.2" |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Silver | Pink gold aluminium | Aqua black aluminium | Cloud silver aluminium |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Black | Mod grey | Pink gold | Aqua black | Cloud silver |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | 64 MB | 4 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 1.4 GB |
| RAM | Garmin fēnix 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| RAM Size | - | 768 MB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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| CPU Type | - | Exynos 9110 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.15 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | - | 247 mAh |
| Battery Life | 48 day(s) | - |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days |
Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s) Low usage - up to 95 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Wireless charging dock |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | Smart Caddi |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
| SAR Value | - | 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.101 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R830 |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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