In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Garmin fēnix 6 Solar. 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 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Tizen OS 4.0 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Width | 39.5 mm | 47 mm |
| Height | 39.5 mm | 47 mm |
| Depth | 10.5 mm | 15.1 mm |
| Weight | 25 g | 85 g |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Automatic exercise recognition | 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 | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Digital Player | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) | - |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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| Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.1" | 1.3" |
| Colour Depth | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) | - |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Power Glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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| Case Size | - | 47 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green | Silver |
| BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 125-208 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
| Band Colour | - | Black |
| STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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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 fēnix 6 Solar |
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| RAM Size | 0.75 GB | - |
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| CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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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 fēnix 6 Solar |
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| Capacity | 230 mAh | - |
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| Battery Life | 45 hours | 80 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 14 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, wireless charging dock | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R500 | - |
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