Garmin vívomove Sport vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Sport and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic. 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 Sport vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 10 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width - 42.5 mm
Height - 42.5 mm
Depth - 10.9 mm
Weight - 52 g
Body Details Case only: 19 g
With silicone band: 33.8 g
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Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Black | Silver
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, active time Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, 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, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications SMS, Email, high and low heart rate Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type OLED - monochrome Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 72 x 154 pixels 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 18.5 mm x 8.6 mm -
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Case Size - 43 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Cool mint with silver accents | Ivory with peach gold accents | Black with slate accents -
BAND Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/M
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Hybrid eco-leather
Band Colour - Black | Silver
STORAGE Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.1 GB
RAM Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W930
Clock Speed - 1.4 GHz
BATTERY Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life 6 day(s) 40 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Watch mode - up to 6 days
Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s)
Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software - Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards - IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R950
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