In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Samsung Galaxy Watch6. 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 Watch6 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | - | Wear OS by Samsung |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 10 or later |
| Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 42 mm | 40.4 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 38.8 mm |
| Depth | 15.4 mm | 9 mm |
| Weight | 65 g | 28.7 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer | Armor aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Colours | - | Gold | Graphite |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score |
| Modes | - | 90+ exercise modes |
| 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 | Camera remote control, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Digital Player | - | MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Watch6 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 432 x 432 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
| Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | 40 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | Sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Details | White | Rose gold | Silver | - |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | - | S/M |
| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 145-217 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | - |
| Band Colour | White | Black | Sea foam | Cream | Graphite |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| User Memory | - | 7.1 GB |
| RAM | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | - | Exynos W930 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.4 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | - | 300 mAh |
| Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 40 hours |
| 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 (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s) Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | - |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Google Maps, Samsung Wallet |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
| SAR Value | - | 0.421 W/kg (limb), 0.111 W/kg (head) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R930 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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