Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Garmin Approach S20. 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.
GENERAL | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | Tizen OS 4.0 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Golf |
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 | - | Sensor: 13 mm x 27 mm 9 g |
Body Material | Aluminium | - |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer |
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Tracking Data | Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Automatic exercise recognition | Sunlight readable, Garmin Connect compatible, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Applications |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
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 | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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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 | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome |
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Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.1" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
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 | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Single push-button |
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CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Crystal Type | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
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Case Shape | Round | Rounded square |
Case Details | Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green | - |
BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | - | Black |
STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 64 MB |
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User Memory | 1.5 GB | - |
RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach S20 |
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RAM Size | 0.75 GB | - |
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CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Manufacturer | Samsung | - |
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CPU Type | Exynos 9110 | - |
Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | - |
BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 230 mAh | - |
Battery Life | 45 hours | 56 day(s) |
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) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 56 days GPS mode - up to 15 hours |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, wireless charging dock | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Calendar, Time, Alarm Clock |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R500 | - |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |