In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Samsung Galaxy Watch. 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 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | Tizen OS 4.0 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 42 mm | 41.7 mm |
Height | 42 mm | 45.7 mm |
Depth | 15.4 mm | 12.6 mm |
Weight | 65 g | 49 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
Protection | Waterproof | Dustproof, waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, 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, dual grid coordinates format | Find phone function |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | - |
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/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | - |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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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 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.2" |
Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch |
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Case Size | 42 mm | 42 mm |
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Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Details | White | Rose gold | Silver | Rose gold | Midnight black | Gold | Black |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 145-217 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | White | Black | Sea foam | - |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 4 GB |
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RAM | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch |
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RAM Size | - | 750 MB |
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CPU | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch |
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Clock Speed | - | 1.15 GHz |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 270 mAh |
Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 4 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Typical usage - up to 4 days Audio playback - up to 8.4 days |
Standby Time | - | 6 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Power adapter, wireless charging dock, wristband (Large), wristband (Small) |
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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 | Stopwatch, Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Alarm, Phone, Gallery, Weather, Navigation, Timer, Bloomberg |
Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R810 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |