Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro. 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 vívoactive HR vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
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 45.4 mm
Height 57 mm 45.4 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 10.5 mm
Weight 48.2 g 46.5 g
Body Material - Titanium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
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, Track Back, Route workout
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 Pro
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 Pro
Type Colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 450 x 450 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
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 Pro
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Case Size - 45 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Black Black titanium | Titanium grey
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size XL -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle D-buckle
Band Colour Black Black titanium | Titanium grey
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.5 GB
RAM Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Technology Lithium -
Capacity - 590 mAh
Battery Life 8 day(s) 80 hours
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
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 - 0.403 W/kg (limb), 0.087 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R920
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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