Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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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 | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 41.7 mm | - |
Height | 45.7 mm | - |
Depth | 12.6 mm | - |
Weight | 49 g | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 70 g Case only: 47 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Find phone function | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
Notifications | - | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
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 receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Type | Super AMOLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
Colour Depth | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass) | Sapphire glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Case Size | 42 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Back | - | Titanium |
Case Details | Rose gold | Midnight black | Gold | Black | Black titanium | White titanium |
BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 125-208 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB |
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RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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RAM Size | 750 MB | - |
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CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | - |
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BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 270 mAh | - |
Battery Life | 4 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 4 days Audio playback - up to 8.4 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days |
Standby Time | 6 days | - |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, wireless charging dock, wristband (Large), wristband (Small) | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Stopwatch, Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Alarm, Phone, Gallery, Weather, Navigation, Timer, Bloomberg | - |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | - |
SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R810 | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |