Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 vs. Garmin Approach S20

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 and Garmin Approach S20. 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 Sport SM-R600 vs. Garmin Approach S20 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S20
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Tizen OS 3.0 -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 9 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 42.9 mm -
Height 44.6 mm -
Depth 11.6 mm -
Weight 67 g -
Body Details - Sensor: 13 mm x 27 mm 9 g
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S20
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, swim laps, swim stroke rate Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Automatic exercise recognition, inactivity alert Sunlight readable, Garmin Connect compatible, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Applications
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Digital Player MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
IoT Intelligent Assistant S Voice -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S20
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) -
DISPLAY Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S20
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Colour Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S20
Type Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel Single push-button
CASE Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S20
Case Size 43 mm -
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Rounded square
Case Details Blue | Black -
BAND Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S20
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Size L -
Band Width 20 mm -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Blue | Black Black
STORAGE Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S20
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 MB
User Memory 1.5 GB -
RAM Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S20
RAM Size 768 MB -
CPU Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S20
Clock Speed 1 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S20
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 300 mAh -
Battery Life 4 day(s) 56 day(s)
Battery Life Details Low usage - up to 6 days
Typical usage - up to 4 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 56 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S20
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock, small wrist strap Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Spotify Calendar, Time, Alarm Clock
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R600 -
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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