In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S 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 6S | 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 | 42 mm | 40 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 40 mm |
| Depth | 13.8 mm | 10.9 mm |
| Weight | 44 g | 26 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music | Music remote handling, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, Wireless PowerShare support |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | 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 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6S | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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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" | 1.2" |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Case Details | Silver | Pink gold aluminium | Aqua black aluminium | Cloud silver aluminium |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | - | 20 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | White | Black | Mod grey | Pink gold | Aqua black | Cloud silver |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| User Memory | - | 1.4 GB |
| RAM | Garmin fēnix 6S | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| RAM Size | 64 MB | 768 MB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 6S | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | - | Exynos 9110 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.15 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | - | 247 mAh |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
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 6S | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Wireless charging dock |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | - | 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 | 1-year warranty |
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