In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove HR Sport and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2. 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 vívomove HR Sport | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | Tizen OS |
Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Width | 43 mm | 40 mm |
Height | 43 mm | 40 mm |
Depth | 11.6 mm | 10.9 mm |
Weight | 40.8 g | 26 g |
Body Material | - | Aluminium |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Sensors | Altimeter, VO2 max, 3-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level |
Watch Movement | Quartz | - |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, strength training guidance, camera remote control, Bluetooth Smart technology, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible | Music remote handling, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, Wireless PowerShare support |
Notifications | - | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface, rotating bezel |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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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 vívomove HR Sport | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Type | LCD - monochrome | Super AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | - | 360 x 360 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Details | Black | Rose gold | Pink gold aluminium | Aqua black aluminium | Cloud silver aluminium |
BAND | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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Band Size | L | - |
Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 148-215 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Black | White | Mod grey | Pink gold | Aqua black | Cloud silver |
STORAGE | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 4 GB |
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User Memory | - | 1.4 GB |
RAM | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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RAM Size | - | 768 MB |
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CPU | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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CPU Type | - | Exynos 9110 |
Clock Speed | - | 1.15 GHz |
BATTERY | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 247 mAh |
Battery Life | 5 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | - | Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s) Low usage - up to 95 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Included Accessories | - | Wireless charging dock |
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Preloaded Software | VO2 Max, Fitness Age | Smart Caddi |
Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
SAR Value | - | 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.101 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R830 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |