In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation. 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | Tizen OS 4.0 | WatchOS |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later | iOS 16 or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 39.5 mm | - |
| Height | 39.5 mm | - |
| Depth | 10.5 mm | - |
| Weight | 25 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 26.4 g |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen) |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, sleep stages, menstrual cycle |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Automatic exercise recognition | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Digital Player | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) | - |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.1" | - |
| Colour Depth | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) | - |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green | Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Starlight aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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| Band Size | - | Regular |
| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 130-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | - | Midnight | Starlight |
| STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB |
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| User Memory | 1.5 GB | - |
| RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| RAM Size | 0.75 GB | - |
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| CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung | Apple |
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| CPU Type | Exynos 9110 | S8 SiP |
| Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | - |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
| BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 230 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 45 hours | 18 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 45 hour(s) Outdoor workout time with GPS - up to 15 hour(s) Low usage - up to 90 hour(s) Local storage music playback time - up to 8 hour(s) Indoor workout time - up to 45 hour(s) |
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| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, wireless charging dock | Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | - |
| SAR Value | - | 0.24 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R500 | A2722 |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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