Samsung Galaxy Gear vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Gear and Garmin fēnix 6S Solar. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Gear vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input 2 microphones -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 36.8 mm 42 mm
Height 56.6 mm 42 mm
Depth 11.1 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 73.8 g 60 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection - Water-resistant
Colours Jet black | Rose gold | Lime green | Oatmeal beige | Mocha grey | Wild orange -
Clock Display - Yes
Designed For Samsung Galaxy Note 3 -
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, pedometer, gyro sensor, gesture Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, auto focus, macro, BSI sensor, Sound & Shot, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), Smart Relay Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Missed calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Digital Player MPEG-4, H.264 AAC, M4A -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Messaging Services LINE, SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Wireless Interface NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" 1.2"
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details - Silver
BAND Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 108-182 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Black
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Sensor Resolution 1.9 Megapixel -
Videos 1280 x 720 (720p) -
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 MB
RAM Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Clock Speed 800 MHz -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity 315 mAh -
Battery Life 25 hours 59 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days
Standby Time 150 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Stopwatch, Contacts, Voice Memo, Camera, Dialer, Samsung Apps, Gallery, Weather, TripIt, S Voice, Timer, Samsung ChatON, eBay, Find my device, Evernote watch, Atooma, Banjo, Glympse, MyFitnessPal, Vivino Wine Scanner, RunKeeper, Path, Pocket Garmin Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
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