Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 vs. Garmin Approach S42

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 and Garmin Approach S42. 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 S42 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S42
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 43.4 mm
Height 44.6 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 11.6 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 67 g 43 g
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S42
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, swim laps, swim stroke rate Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Automatic exercise recognition, inactivity alert Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
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 S42
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth
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 S42
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
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 S42
Type Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel Touch sensitive screen
CASE Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S42
Case Size 43 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Metal
Case Details Blue | Black Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold
BAND Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S42
Band Type Strap Band
Band Size L -
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-202 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Blue | Black Black | White | Light sand
STORAGE Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S42
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 MB
User Memory 1.5 GB -
RAM Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S42
RAM Size 768 MB -
CPU Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S42
Clock Speed 1 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S42
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 300 mAh -
Battery Life 4 day(s) 10 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 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach S42
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock, small wrist strap Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Spotify -
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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