Samsung Gear S2 vs. Garmin fēnix 6

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear S2 and Garmin fēnix 6. 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 Gear S2 vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 6
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Tizen OS -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 39.9 mm -
Height 43.6 mm -
Depth 11.4 mm -
Weight 42 g -
Body Details - Case only: 57 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 6
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, find phone function, voice control Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, music playback control, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications SMS Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Digital Player MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG, AAC +, eAAC+ -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 6
Messaging Services LINE, SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 6
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 6
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.3"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 302 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 6
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 6
Case Size 40 mm 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Black | Rose gold | Blue black Silver
BAND Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 6
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Black | Ivory Black
STORAGE Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 6
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 MB
User Memory 1.9 GB -
RAM Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 6
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 6
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos 3250 -
Clock Speed 1 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 6
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 250 mAh -
Battery Life 3 day(s) 48 day(s)
Battery Life Details Low usage - up to 4 days Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 6
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Twitter, Samsung Apps, News, Gallery, Weather, S Voice, S Health, Notification Center, Nike+ Running Garmin Pay
Compliant Standards IP68 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R732 -
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