Samsung Gear Live vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear Live 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Gear Live vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear Live Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 37.9 mm 47 mm
Height 56.4 mm 47 mm
Depth 8.9 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 59 g 85 g
Body Material Metal Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Wine red -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear Live Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features - 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, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Samsung Gear Live Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Messaging Services Google Hangouts, SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear Live Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Samsung Gear Live Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" 1.3"
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear Live Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Samsung Gear Live Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Case Size - 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details - Silver
BAND Samsung Gear Live Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Black
STORAGE Samsung Gear Live Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 MB
RAM Samsung Gear Live Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Samsung Gear Live Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type Snapdragon 400 -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Gear Live Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity 300 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours 80 day(s)
Battery Life Details - 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
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear Live Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Gmail, Google Voice Search, Google Maps Navigation, Google Maps, Google Now Garmin Pay
Compliant Standards IP67 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
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