Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fenix 5X and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Garmin fenix 5X | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | Wear OS by Samsung |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 10 or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | - | 42.5 mm |
Height | - | 42.5 mm |
Depth | - | 10.9 mm |
Weight | - | 52 g |
Body Details | With band: 98 mm | - |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | - | Black | Silver |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fenix 5X | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, 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 | Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information | Camera remote control, find phone function, 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 |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fenix 5X | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
DISPLAY | Garmin fenix 5X | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
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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 fenix 5X | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin fenix 5X | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Case Size | 51 mm | 43 mm |
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Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | Sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Details | Slate grey | - |
BAND | Garmin fenix 5X | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | - | S/M |
Band Width | 26 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Hybrid eco-leather |
Band Colour | Black | Black | Silver |
STORAGE | Garmin fenix 5X | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Storage Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB |
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User Memory | - | 7.1 GB |
RAM | Garmin fenix 5X | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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CPU | Garmin fenix 5X | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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CPU Type | - | Exynos W930 |
Clock Speed | - | 1.4 GHz |
BATTERY | Garmin fenix 5X | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 300 mAh |
Battery Life | - | 40 hours |
Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 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 fenix 5X | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | - |
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Preloaded Software | - | Google Maps, Samsung Wallet |
Compliant Standards | - | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
SAR Value | - | 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R950 |