Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 7 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 fēnix 7 | 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 |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
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: 79 g Case only: 56 g |
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Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Colours | - | Black | Silver |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox 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, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, 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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor | Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, 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 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 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 fēnix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 432 x 432 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.3" |
Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | - |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Case Size | 47 mm | 43 mm |
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Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Back | Metal | - |
Case Details | Silver | - |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | - | S/M |
Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Hybrid eco-leather |
Band Colour | Graphite | Black | Silver |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
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User Memory | - | 7.1 GB |
RAM | Garmin fēnix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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CPU | Garmin fēnix 7 | 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 fēnix 7 | 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 | Smartwatch mode - up to 18 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 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 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | - |
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Preloaded Software | - | Google Maps, Samsung Wallet |
Compliant Standards | - | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
SAR Value | 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb) | 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R950 |