Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Venu and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Garmin Venu | 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 |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 43.2 mm | 42.5 mm |
Height | 43.2 mm | 42.5 mm |
Depth | 12.4 mm | 10.9 mm |
Weight | 46.3 g | 52 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black | Black | Silver |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Venu | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox 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, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, 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, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery | Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge |
Notifications | SMS, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm |
Vibrating Alert | - | 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 |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Venu | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | 432 x 432 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 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 |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Venu | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Venu | 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 | Stainless steel | - |
Case Back | Polymer | - |
Case Details | Black | Granite blue | - |
BAND | Garmin Venu | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | - | S/M |
Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-190 mm | - |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Hybrid eco-leather |
Band Colour | Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand | Black | Silver |
STORAGE | Garmin Venu | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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User Memory | - | 7.1 GB |
RAM | Garmin Venu | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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CPU | Garmin Venu | 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
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Capacity | - | 300 mAh |
Battery Life | 5 day(s) | 40 hours |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
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 | 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 | - | 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 |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R950 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |