Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Gear Live and Garmin Instinct. 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 Gear Live | Garmin Instinct |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | Android Wear | - |
Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking |
Wearing Style | - | Watch style |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 37.9 mm | 45 mm |
Height | 56.4 mm | 45 mm |
Depth | 8.9 mm | 15.3 mm |
Weight | 59 g | 53 g |
Body Material | Metal | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Waterproof |
Colours | Wine red | - |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | - | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp |
Notifications | SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
CELLULAR | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct |
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Messaging Services | Google Hangouts, SMS | - |
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Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct |
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Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 320 x 320 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.63" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
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Bezel | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Case Details | - | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red |
BAND | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct |
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Band Type | - | Strap |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 132-224 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
Band Colour | - | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam |
STORAGE | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | - |
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RAM | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct |
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RAM Size | 512 MB | - |
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CPU | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct |
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Manufacturer | Qualcomm | - |
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CPU Type | Snapdragon 400 | - |
Clock Speed | 1.2 GHz | - |
BATTERY | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 300 mAh | - |
Battery Life | 48 hours | 14 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct |
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Included Accessories | - | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Gmail, Google Voice Search, Google Maps Navigation, Google Maps, Google Now | STR3AMUP! |
Compliant Standards | IP67 | MIL-STD 810G |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |