Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 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 | 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 | 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 |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 45 mm | 40.4 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 39.3 mm |
| Depth | 15.3 mm | 9.8 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | 28.7 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Armor aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, 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, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration | 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, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp | Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch |
| Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | 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 |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Platform | - | SmartThings |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Bixby |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 396 x 396 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
| Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
| Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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| Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
| Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | Graphite | Pink gold | Silver |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Band Type | Strap | Sport band |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | - |
| Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Graphite | Pink gold | Purple |
| STORAGE | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 7.5 GB |
| RAM | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| RAM Size | - | 1.5 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin Instinct | 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Capacity | - | 284 mAh |
| Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 40 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) |
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| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Wireless PowerShare |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Wireless charging dock |
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| Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | 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 | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |
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