Samsung Gear S2 vs. Garmin fēnix 7X Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear S2 and Garmin fēnix 7X 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 S2 vs. Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Tizen OS -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
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: 96 g
Case only: 68 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, find phone function, voice control Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications SMS Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG, AAC +, eAAC+ -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Messaging Services LINE, SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.4"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 302 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Case Size 40 mm 51 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Black | Rose gold | Blue black Slate grey
BAND Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Black | Ivory Black
STORAGE Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Storage Capacity 4 GB 16 GB
User Memory 1.9 GB -
RAM Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos 3250 -
Clock Speed 1 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 250 mAh -
Battery Life 3 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Low usage - up to 4 days Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 37 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 90 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 1 year
GPS mode - up to 89 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 122 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 63 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 77 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 16 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 213 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 578 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 62 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 139 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock Charging/data 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 -
SAR Value - 0.75 W/kg (body), 0.27 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R732 -
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