Garmin Instinct 2S Solar vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2S Solar and Samsung Galaxy Watch6. 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 Watch6 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Samsung Galaxy Watch6
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 40 mm 40.4 mm
Height 40 mm 38.8 mm
Depth 13.3 mm 9 mm
Weight 43 g 28.7 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Armor aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Gold | Graphite
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, 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, 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, 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 Camera remote control, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls 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 Instinct 2S Solar Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3
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 Watch6
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 156 x 156 pixels 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 20 mm x 20 mm -
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 Watch6
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Neo tropic -
BAND Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - S/M
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 112-180 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour - Cream | Graphite
STORAGE Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Storage Capacity 32 MB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.1 GB
RAM Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Samsung Galaxy Watch6
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W930
Clock Speed - 1.4 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 300 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
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 Instinct 2S Solar Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software - 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
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R930
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