In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | - | Tizen OS |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later |
| Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Width | 47 mm | 40 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 40 mm |
| Depth | 15.8 mm | 10.9 mm |
| Weight | 86 g | 26 g |
| Body Material | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Sensors | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits | Music remote handling, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, Wireless PowerShare support |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface, rotating bezel |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.2" |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Type | Push buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | 40 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Details | Silver | Pink gold aluminium | Aqua black aluminium | Cloud silver aluminium |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 163-249 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Black | Mod grey | Pink gold | Aqua black | Cloud silver |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| User Memory | - | 1.4 GB |
| RAM | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| RAM Size | - | 768 MB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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| CPU Type | - | Exynos 9110 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.15 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | - | 247 mAh |
| Battery Life | 12 day(s) | - |
| Battery Life Details | UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s) GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s) Low usage - up to 95 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Wireless charging dock |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App | Smart Caddi |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
| SAR Value | - | 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.101 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R830 |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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