Garmin Instinct 2S Solar vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct 2S Solar vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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
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
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2
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
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Super AMOLED - colour
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
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Neo tropic Graphite | Pink gold | Silver
BAND Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Band Type Band Sport band
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
Storage Capacity 32 MB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.5 GB
RAM Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Samsung Galaxy Watch5
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Technology Lithium Ion -
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
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Wireless charging dock
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
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