Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Wear OS by Samsung -
Supported Host Device OS Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 41.5 mm 40 mm
Height 41.5 mm 40 mm
Depth 11.2 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 46.5 g 43 g
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Wireless Interface NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 396 x 396 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 330 ppi -
Colour Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) Power Glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons Push buttons
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size 42 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black | Silver Neo tropic
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Ridge sport band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Black | White -
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 MB
User Memory 7.6 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
RAM Size 1.5 GB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos W920 -
Clock Speed 1.18 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 247 mAh -
Battery Life 40 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
Wireless Charging Standards WPC, Wireless PowerShare -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 -
SAR Value 0.538 W/kg (head), 1.131 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R885F -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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