Samsung Galaxy Watch Active vs. ASUS VivoWatch 5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and ASUS VivoWatch 5. 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

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active vs. ASUS VivoWatch 5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch Active ASUS VivoWatch 5
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS 4.0 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 11 or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 39.5 mm -
Height 39.5 mm -
Depth 10.5 mm -
Weight 25 g -
Body Details - With silicone band: 74 g
Body Material Aluminium Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch Active ASUS VivoWatch 5
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Altimeter, gravity sensor, temperature, ECG sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, blood pressure, oxygen level, altitude, temperature, ECG, sleep quality score
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Automatic exercise recognition Personalised Watch Faces
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active ASUS VivoWatch 5
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 NFC, Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) -
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active ASUS VivoWatch 5
Type Super AMOLED - colour LCD - colour - high-reflective
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels -
Screen Size 1.1" -
Colour Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active ASUS VivoWatch 5
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active ASUS VivoWatch 5
Case Shape Round Circular
Case Details Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green -
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch Active ASUS VivoWatch 5
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Fluoroelastomer -
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active ASUS VivoWatch 5
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
User Memory 1.5 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch Active ASUS VivoWatch 5
RAM Size 0.75 GB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch Active ASUS VivoWatch 5
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos 9110 -
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active ASUS VivoWatch 5
Capacity 230 mAh 300 mAh
Battery Life 45 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)
Typical usage - up to 10 days
Power saving mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
Wireless Charging Standards WPC -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch Active ASUS VivoWatch 5
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock Charging cable
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R500 HC-B05
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