Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Venu 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Venu 2S | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | Wear OS by Samsung |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 10 or later |
| Activity/Sport | Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 40.4 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Height | 40.4 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Depth | 12.1 mm | 10.9 mm |
| Weight | 38.2 g | 52 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Colours | - | Black | Silver |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Venu 2S | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope | Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration | 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 | Find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information | Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge |
| Notifications | Calendar, applications | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm |
| Vibrating Alert | - | 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 Venu 2S | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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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 Venu 2S | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Type | AMOLED - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 432 x 432 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.1" | 1.3" |
| Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Venu 2S | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Venu 2S | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 43 mm |
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| Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Silver stainless steel | - |
| Case Details | Light gold | Mist grey | Graphite | White | - |
| BAND | Garmin Venu 2S | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Size | - | S/M |
| Band Width | 18 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 110-175 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Hybrid eco-leather |
| Band Colour | Light sand | Mist grey | White | Black | Silver |
| STORAGE | Garmin Venu 2S | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 7.1 GB |
| RAM | Garmin Venu 2S | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin Venu 2S | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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| CPU Type | - | Exynos W930 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.4 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin Venu 2S | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Capacity | - | 300 mAh |
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| Battery Life | 11 day(s) | 40 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days GPS mode - up to 19 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 11 days |
Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s) Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Venu 2S | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | - |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | 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 | 50 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R950 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |