Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 and Google Pixel Watch 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

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS Wear OS 4.0 by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later Android 9.0 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 40 mm -
Height 40 mm -
Depth 10.9 mm -
Weight 26 g -
Body Details - Case only: 31 g
Body Material Aluminium 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), heart rate variability, breathing rate, ECG, sleep quality score
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, Wireless PowerShare support Call handling, find phone function, auto-activity detection, Find my Device, breathing training function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, heart rate zones, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, brightness: 1000 nits, cardio fitness score
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface, rotating bezel Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, 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 Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Super AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Pixel Density - 320 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details Pink gold aluminium | Aqua black aluminium | Cloud silver aluminium Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type - Haptic
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type Band Active band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Mod grey | Pink gold | Aqua black | Cloud silver Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
User Memory 1.4 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size 768 MB 2 GB
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer Samsung Qualcomm
CPU Type Exynos 9110 5100
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz -
Features - Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 247 mAh 294 mAh
Battery Life - 24 hours
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 95 hour(s)
Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 75 hour(s)
Wireless Charging Yes -
Wireless Charging Standards WPC -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Smart Caddi Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 -
SAR Value 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.101 W/kg (limb) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.84 W/kg (limb)
0.203 W/kg (body)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R830 GC3G8
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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