Garmin vívomove HR Sport vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove HR Sport and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. 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 vívomove HR Sport vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS - Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43 mm 40.4 mm
Height 43 mm 39.3 mm
Depth 11.6 mm 9.8 mm
Weight 40.8 g 28.7 g
Body Material - Armor aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Sensors Altimeter, VO2 max, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor
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, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Watch Movement Quartz -
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, strength training guidance, camera remote control, Bluetooth Smart technology, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - 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 vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 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 vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type LCD - monochrome Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Black | Rose gold Graphite | Pink gold | Silver
BAND Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Band Type Sport band Sport band
Band Size L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 148-215 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black | White Graphite | Pink gold | Purple
STORAGE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.5 GB
RAM Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 284 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) 40 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove HR Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Included Accessories - Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software VO2 Max, Fitness Age 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 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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