Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic. 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 Watch6 Classic |
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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 10 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 | 42.5 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Depth | 15.3 mm | 10.9 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | 52 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Colours | - | Black | Silver |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis 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, 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 | Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge |
| Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | 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 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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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 Watch6 Classic |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 432 x 432 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
| 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 Watch6 Classic |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Case Size | - | 43 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 | - |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
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| Band Size | - | S/M |
| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Hybrid eco-leather |
| Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Black | Silver |
| STORAGE | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 7.1 GB |
| RAM | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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| CPU Type | - | Exynos W930 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.4 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Capacity | - | 300 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) |
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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | - |
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| Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | Google Maps, Samsung Wallet |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
| SAR Value | - | 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 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-R950 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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