Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. 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 vívoactive HR | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
---|
Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
---|---|---|
Operating System | - | Wear OS by Samsung |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 30.2 mm | 40.4 mm |
Height | 57 mm | 39.3 mm |
Depth | 11.4 mm | 9.8 mm |
Weight | 48.2 g | 28.7 g |
Body Material | - | Armor aluminium |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive HR | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
---|
Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor |
---|---|---|
Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance | 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, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard | 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/BeiDou receiver |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Platform | - | SmartThings |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Bixby |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive HR | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
---|
Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2 |
---|---|---|
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive HR | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
---|
Type | Colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
---|---|---|
Resolution | 205 x 148 pixels | 396 x 396 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm | - |
Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive HR | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
---|
Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
---|
CASE | Garmin vívoactive HR | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
---|
Case Size | - | 40 mm |
---|---|---|
Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Details | Black | Graphite | Pink gold | Silver |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive HR | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
---|
Band Type | Band | Sport band |
---|---|---|
Band Size | XL | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 162-225 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Colour | Black | Graphite | Pink gold | Purple |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive HR | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
---|
Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
---|---|---|
User Memory | - | 7.5 GB |
RAM | Garmin vívoactive HR | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
---|
RAM Size | - | 1.5 GB |
---|
CPU | Garmin vívoactive HR | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
---|
Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
---|---|---|
CPU Type | - | Exynos W920 |
Clock Speed | - | 1.18 GHz |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive HR | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
---|
Technology | Lithium | - |
---|---|---|
Capacity | - | 284 mAh |
Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 40 hours |
Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days |
- |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Wireless PowerShare |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive HR | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
---|
Included Accessories | Charging cradle | Wireless charging dock |
---|---|---|
Preloaded Software | Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date | Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud |
Compliant Standards | - | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
SAR Value | - | 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R900 |
Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |