Garmin Instinct 2S vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2S and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct 2S vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 10 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 40 mm 42.5 mm
Height 40 mm 42.5 mm
Depth 13.3 mm 10.9 mm
Weight 42 g 52 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Black | Silver
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, 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, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, 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 Instinct 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 156 x 156 pixels 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm -
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons
CASE Garmin Instinct 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Case Size 40 mm 43 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Deep orchid -
BAND Garmin Instinct 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/M
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 112-180 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Hybrid eco-leather
Band Colour - Black | Silver
STORAGE Garmin Instinct 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Storage Capacity 32 MB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.1 GB
RAM Garmin Instinct 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin Instinct 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W930
Clock Speed - 1.4 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Instinct 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life - 40 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s)
Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software - Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards - IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R950
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