Garmin vívomove HR Sport vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove HR Sport 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívomove HR Sport vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Tizen OS
Supported Host Device OS - iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 43 mm 40 mm
Height 43 mm 40 mm
Depth 11.6 mm 10.9 mm
Weight 40.8 g 26 g
Body Material - Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Sensors Altimeter, VO2 max, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, strength training guidance, camera remote control, Bluetooth Smart technology, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible Music remote handling, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, Wireless PowerShare support
Notifications - SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface, rotating bezel
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 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 vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Type LCD - monochrome Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Black | Rose gold Pink gold aluminium | Aqua black aluminium | Cloud silver aluminium
BAND Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size L -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 148-215 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | White Mod grey | Pink gold | Aqua black | Cloud silver
STORAGE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
User Memory - 1.4 GB
RAM Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
RAM Size - 768 MB
CPU Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos 9110
Clock Speed - 1.15 GHz
BATTERY Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 247 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 95 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Included Accessories - Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software VO2 Max, Fitness Age 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 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R830
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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