In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 and Garmin fēnix 6S Solar. 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Tizen OS | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Width | 40 mm | 42 mm |
| Height | 40 mm | 42 mm |
| Depth | 10.9 mm | 14.2 mm |
| Weight | 26 g | 60 g |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, Wireless PowerShare support | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface, rotating bezel | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.2" |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass) | Power Glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 42 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | Pink gold aluminium | Aqua black aluminium | Cloud silver aluminium | Silver |
| BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 108-182 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Mod grey | Pink gold | Aqua black | Cloud silver | Black |
| STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 64 MB |
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| User Memory | 1.4 GB | - |
| RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| RAM Size | 768 MB | - |
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| CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung | - |
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| CPU Type | Exynos 9110 | - |
| Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | - |
| BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Capacity | 247 mAh | - |
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| Battery Life | - | 59 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s) Low usage - up to 95 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging dock | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Smart Caddi | Garmin Pay |
| 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 | 100 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R830 | - |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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