Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs. Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 and Garmin fēnix 6X Pro 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs. Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
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
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 40 mm 51 mm
Height 40 mm 51 mm
Depth 10.9 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 26 g 54 g
Body Material Aluminium Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, Wireless PowerShare support Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging
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/BeiDou receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
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 6X Pro Solar
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.4"
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 6X Pro Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Pink gold aluminium | Aqua black aluminium | Cloud silver aluminium Carbon grey DLC | Titanium
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Mod grey | Pink gold | Aqua black | Cloud silver Black | Titanium
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
User Memory 1.4 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
RAM Size 768 MB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos 9110 -
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 247 mAh -
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 95 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
Wireless Charging Standards WPC -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock Charging/data cable
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 50 m 100 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R830 -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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