Garmin Venu 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Venu 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 10 or later
Activity/Sport Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45.4 mm 42.5 mm
Height 45.4 mm 42.5 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 10.9 mm
Weight 49 g 52 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Black | Silver
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, 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 Find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications Calendar, applications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert - 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 Venu 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 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 Venu 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 416 x 416 pixels 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.3"
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons
CASE Garmin Venu 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Case Size 45 mm 43 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Slate stainless steeel -
Case Details Black | Granite blue -
BAND Garmin Venu 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/M
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-200 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Hybrid eco-leather
Band Colour Black | Granite blue Black | Silver
STORAGE Garmin Venu 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.1 GB
RAM Garmin Venu 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin Venu 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W930
Clock Speed - 1.4 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Venu 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life 12 day(s) 40 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 12 days
Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s)
Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards FCC IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R950
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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