In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 and Garmin Venu Sq. 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.
GENERAL | Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | Tizen OS 3.0 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 9 or later | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 42.9 mm | 37 mm |
Height | 44.6 mm | 40.6 mm |
Depth | 11.6 mm | 11.5 mm |
Weight | 67 g | 37.6 g |
Body Material | - | Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, swim laps, swim stroke rate | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Automatic exercise recognition, inactivity alert | Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information |
Notifications | SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Digital Player | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA | - |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | S Voice | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Type | Super AMOLED - colour | LCD - colour |
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Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
Colour Depth | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Case Size | 43 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
Bezel | - | Metallic orchid aluminium |
Case Details | Blue | Black | Orchid | Shadow grey | White |
BAND | Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Size | L | - |
Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 125-190 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Blue | Black | Orchid | Shadow grey | White |
STORAGE | Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | - |
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User Memory | 1.5 GB | - |
RAM | Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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RAM Size | 768 MB | - |
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CPU | Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Clock Speed | 1 GHz | - |
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BATTERY | Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
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Capacity | 300 mAh | - |
Battery Life | 4 day(s) | 6 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Low usage - up to 6 days Typical usage - up to 4 days GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s) |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, wireless charging dock, small wrist strap | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Spotify | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R600 | - |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |