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.
GENERAL | Garmin Venu 2 | 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 | 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 Venu 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
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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 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Venu 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Case Size | 45 mm | 43 mm |
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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 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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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 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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User Memory | - | 7.1 GB |
RAM | Garmin Venu 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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CPU | Garmin Venu 2 | 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 Venu 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Capacity | - | 300 mAh |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | - |
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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 | - |