Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Garmin fēnix 6S. 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | Tizen OS 4.0 | - |
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 | 39.5 mm | 42 mm |
Height | 39.5 mm | 42 mm |
Depth | 10.5 mm | 13.8 mm |
Weight | 25 g | 44 g |
Body Material | Aluminium | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, 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 | Automatic exercise recognition | Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Digital Player | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.1" | 1.2" |
Colour Depth | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | - |
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CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
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Case Details | Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green | Silver |
BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | - | White | Black |
STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB |
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User Memory | 1.5 GB | - |
RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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RAM Size | 0.75 GB | 64 MB |
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CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Manufacturer | Samsung | - |
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CPU Type | Exynos 9110 | - |
Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | - |
BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 230 mAh | - |
Battery Life | 45 hours | - |
Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 45 hour(s) Outdoor workout time with GPS - up to 15 hour(s) Low usage - up to 90 hour(s) Local storage music playback time - up to 8 hour(s) Indoor workout time - up to 45 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, wireless charging dock | Charging/data cable |
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Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R500 | - |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |