Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2S Solar and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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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 8.0 (Oreo) or later |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 40 mm | 40.4 mm |
Height | 40 mm | 39.3 mm |
Depth | 13.3 mm | 9.8 mm |
Weight | 43 g | 28.7 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Armor aluminium |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, 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, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection | Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | 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 | - |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Platform | - | SmartThings |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Bixby |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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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 Instinct 2S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 156 x 156 pixels | 396 x 396 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 20 mm x 20 mm | - |
Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
Screen Protection | Power Glass | - |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Type | Push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Case Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
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Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | Neo tropic | Graphite | Pink gold | Silver |
BAND | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 112-180 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | - |
Band Colour | - | Graphite | Pink gold | Purple |
STORAGE | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Storage Capacity | 32 MB | 16 GB |
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User Memory | - | 7.5 GB |
RAM | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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RAM Size | - | 1.5 GB |
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CPU | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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CPU Type | - | Exynos W920 |
Clock Speed | - | 1.18 GHz |
BATTERY | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 284 mAh |
Battery Life | - | 40 hours |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days |
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Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Wireless PowerShare |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Wireless charging dock |
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Preloaded Software | - | Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud |
Compliant Standards | - | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
SAR Value | - | 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R900 |
Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |