Garmin vívomove Luxe vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Luxe 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 Luxe vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove Luxe 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 42 mm 40.4 mm
Height 42 mm 39.3 mm
Depth 11.9 mm 9.8 mm
Weight 44.5 g 28.7 g
Body Material Stainless steel Armor aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor 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, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration 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 Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch
Notifications Incoming calls 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 Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, 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 vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 24.1 mm x 18.7 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 vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Case Size 42 mm 40 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Silver stainless steel Graphite | Pink gold | Silver
BAND Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Band Type Milanese band Sport band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel mesh -
Band Colour Silver Graphite | Pink gold | Purple
STORAGE Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.5 GB
RAM Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch5
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 284 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) 40 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software - 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
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R900
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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