Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Gear Live and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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 2S |
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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 | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | - | Watch style |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 37.9 mm | 40 mm |
Height | 56.4 mm | 40 mm |
Depth | 8.9 mm | 13.3 mm |
Weight | 59 g | 42 g |
Body Material | Metal | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Waterproof |
Colours | Wine red | - |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, 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, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | - | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CELLULAR | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Messaging Services | Google Hangouts, SMS | - |
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Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 320 x 320 pixels | 156 x 156 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.63" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm |
Screen Protection | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Details | - | Deep orchid |
BAND | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Band Type | - | Band |
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Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 112-180 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
STORAGE | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 32 MB |
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RAM | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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RAM Size | 512 MB | - |
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CPU | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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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 2S |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 300 mAh | - |
Battery Life | 48 hours | - |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Gear Live | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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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 | - |
Compliant Standards | IP67 | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |