Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active. 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | Tizen OS 4.0 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Width | 45 mm | 39.5 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 39.5 mm |
| Depth | 15.3 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | 25 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration | Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp | Automatic exercise recognition |
| Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Player | - | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) |
| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.1" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
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| Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
| Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | - |
| STORAGE | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 4 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 1.5 GB |
| RAM | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| RAM Size | - | 0.75 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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| CPU Type | - | Exynos 9110 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.15 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Capacity | - | 230 mAh |
| Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 45 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
Typical usage - up to 45 hour(s) Outdoor workout time with GPS - up to 15 hour(s) Low usage - up to 90 hour(s) Local storage music playback time - up to 8 hour(s) Indoor workout time - up to 45 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Power adapter, wireless charging dock |
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| Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | - |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R500 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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