Samsung Gear S2 vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear S2 and Garmin fenix 5X. 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 S2 vs. Garmin fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fenix 5X
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Tizen OS -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 39.9 mm -
Height 43.6 mm -
Depth 11.4 mm -
Weight 42 g -
Body Details - With band: 98 mm
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, find phone function, voice control Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information
Notifications SMS Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG, AAC +, eAAC+ -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CELLULAR Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fenix 5X
Messaging Services LINE, SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fenix 5X
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 302 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fenix 5X
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fenix 5X
Case Size 40 mm 51 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Black | Rose gold | Blue black Slate grey
BAND Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 26 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Black | Ivory Black
STORAGE Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity 4 GB 12 GB
User Memory 1.9 GB -
RAM Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fenix 5X
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fenix 5X
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos 3250 -
Clock Speed 1 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fenix 5X
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 250 mAh -
Battery Life 3 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Low usage - up to 4 days GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fenix 5X
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock Charging cable
Preloaded Software Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Twitter, Samsung Apps, News, Gallery, Weather, S Voice, S Health, Notification Center, Nike+ Running -
Compliant Standards IP68 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R732 -
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