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Garmin Fenix 6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 – Which is Better?

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a comprehensive smartwatch, stylishly designed and loaded with lots of features. So also is the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro – a multisport GPS smartwatch built with premium materials. These two are some of the best smartwatches on the market. Compare the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs Garmin Fenix 6 Pro specifications and features to find out the differences and which is a better choice for you.

Garmin Fenix 6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Specifications Compared

Garmin Fenix 6 ProSamsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm)
garmin fenix 6 pro full specssamsung galaxy watch active 2

ABOUT DEVICE

Device nameGarmin Fenix 6 ProSamsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm)
(Bluetooth)
Device typeFitness/GPS smartwatchClassic/Fitness smartwatch
PredessesorGarmin Fenix 5 PlusSamsung Galaxy Watch Active
Successor----
Released dateAugust, 2019September, 2019
Ideal forMenUnisex

DISPLAY

Display typeTransflective MIP LCDSuper AMOLED
Full color
Display size1.3 inch1.4 inches (44mm)
Display resolution260 x 260 pixels360 x 360 pixels
Pixel density----
Input type 5 buttons, Not touchscreenTouchscreen,
2 physical buttons
Digital rotating bezel
Always-onYesYes
Customizable watch faceYesYes

BODY

ShapeCircularCircular
Dimension47 x 47 x 14.7 mm44 x 44 x 10.9mm (44mm)
WeightStainless steel:83g
Titanium: 72g
30 grams
(aluminum, without straps)
Casing materialFiber-reinforced polymer with polymer rear coverAluminum
Strap/band materialSilicone
Titanium
Nylon
Leather
Fluoroelastomer
(Aluminum)
Bezel MaterialStainless steel
Titanium
DLC
Aluminum
Strap size22mm20mm
Interchangeable band Yes, 22mmYes, 20mm
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Sapphire Crystal
Corning Gorilla glass DX+
Water resistant/ProtectionYes, 10ATMYes, IP68, 5ATM
MIL-STD-810G
Swim-proofYes, recommendedYes, recommended
Color(s)BlackCloud-silver
Aqua-black
Pink-gold
(aluminum)

MEMORY

RAM--0.75GB Non-LTE
Internal storage32GB4GB
Memory card slotNoNo

CONNECTIVITY

BluetoothYes, and ANT+Bluetooth smart v5.0 LE
Bluetooth callingNoYes
Wi-FiYesYes
NFCYesYes
Payment systemGarmin paySamsung pay
GPSGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo

CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY

TechnologyNoNo
SIMNoNo
BandNoNo

NOTIFICATIONS

Email alertYesYes
SMS alertYesYes
Calls alertYesYes
Event reminderYesYes
WeatherYesYes
Third-party appsYesYes
Text responseYes, (Android Only)Yes

FITNESS TRACKING

Sleep apneaNoNo
Sleep trackingYesYes
StepsYesYes
Floors climbedYesYes
Heart rate monitoringYesYes
CaloriesYesYes
DistanceYesYes
StressYesYes
VO2 Max.YesYes
Blood oxygenYesNo
Blood pressureNoYes
Menstrual cycle trackingYesNo
Swim trackingYesYes
Under-water heart rate trackingYesNo
Preloaded mapsYesYes
On-screen workout modesYesNo
Triathlon modeYesYes
ECG TrackingNoYes, (Not Approved)
Preloaded sport modesYesYes
Safety trackingYesYes

MEDIA

Audiomp3/mp4mp3/mp4
Music streamingYesYes
Bluetooth musicYesYes
RadioNoNo
LoudspeakerNoYes
MicrophoneNoYes
CameraNoNo

SENSORS

PLATFORM

Operating system (OS)Proprietary OSTizen OS 4.0
Chipset--Exynos 9110
CPU--Dual core 1.15GHz
GPU----

BATTERY

Type of batteryNon-removable Li-ion batteryNon-removable Li-ion battery
Battery capacity --340mAh
Battery lifeSmartwatch: Up to 14 days
GPS: Up to 36 hours
GPS and Music: Up to 10 hours
Max Battery GPS Mode: 72 hours
Expedition GPS Activity: 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode: 48 days
Standby :5 days+,
Mixed usage: 2 days+
Charging typeUSB charging cableWPC based wireless charging
Charging timeAbout 1-2 hoursAbout 1-2 hours
Battery saver modeYesYes
Solar powerNoNo
Rapid chargingNo_

CLOCK FEATURES

Time/DateYesYes
StopwatchYesYes
AlarmYesYes

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Control cameraYesYes
Music controlYesYes
Find phoneYesYes

MISC

Compatibility Android 4.4+
IOS 10.0+
Bluetooth 4.0+
Check if your device is compatible
Android 5.0+ & RAM 1.5GB+
iPhone 5+ and iOS 9.0+
Companion appGarmin connect IQSamsung Gear app
Voice commandNoYes

BOX CONTENTS

Garmin Fenix 6 ProSamsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
StrapsSmall and large straps
USB charging cableWireless charger
Quick start guideQuick start guide
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Garmin Fenix 6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Features Compared

What’s the Difference?

  • Design

  • Each of these two is sturdily designed with very durable materials and the appearances look stylish and classy too. While stainless steel (LTE) or aluminum (non-LTE)has been used for the Active 2, fiber-reinforced polymer material is used for the Fenix 6 Pro case. Straps are available in different materials; silicone and leather, and are interchangeable. The Fenix 6 Pro has a DLC or stainless steel bezel, while the Active 2 has a Corning Gorilla glass covering its bezel.

    The Active2 is actually a more stylish smartwatch, it’s more compact, slimmer and weighs far less than the Fenix 6 Pro which makes it a more comfortable to wear. Moreover, there’s a smaller 40mm model that’s even more compact and more befitting to wear for women and those with a smaller wrist.

    The Active 2’s 1.3 inch AMOLED display is more beautiful and richer than the transflective MIP display of the Fenix 6 Pro. Although, the Fenix 6 Pro is easier to read under direct sunlight which makes it better wear for outdoor sports as you can easily catch a glance while working out.

    Moreover, while the Fenix 6 Pro has only physical buttons for navigation, the Active 2 supports touchscreen which makes no difference whatsoever. However, the digital rotating bezel added to the Active 2 makes it a lot easier to navigate.

  • Storage/Media

  • Both smartwatches are equipped with onboard music storage and streaming is supported, but while the Active 2 comes with a mere 4GB out of which about 2.4GB is available for use, the Fenix 6 Pro has a massive 32GB that allows you to take more of your favorite tracks along with you.

    On the other hand, Active 2 with more features has a microphone and loudspeaker which are not present on the Fenix 6 Pro. This allows you to access voice assistance features via Bixby, you can start the exercise with your voice and as well perform other tasks simply with your voice. You can also make and receive calls via Bluetooth connection with your phone and play media files aloud.


  • Cellular Connectivity


  • There’s an LTE model of the Active 2 (stainless steel) that comes with a preloaded e-SIM that enables cellular connectivity and makes it a standalone smartwatch that allows you to make and receive calls directly from the watch independent of your phone. You can also access internet connectivity anywhere there’s service. And with the new social media features, you can like, share and follow your favorite posts leaving your phone at home. The Fenix 6 Pro lacks these features.

  • Fitness Tracking

  • Fitness tracking is at the center of these two smartwatches as each is well equipped to track your active life comprehensively. Each of these two will track your sleep, continuous heart rate monitoring, and calories with an inbuilt GPS that enable outdoor activity tracking.

    The Active 2 features over 39 sport modes, monitors your stress and there’s ECG tracking that can detect irregular heart rhythm, although not yet approved by the FDA.

    On the other hand, the Fenix 6 Pro is a more comprehensive activity tracker, it has more fitness tracking features than you will get from the Active 2. It features an onscreen animated workout that can save you money on subscriptions, TOPO preloaded maps make it easier to track your location and routes and there’s Pulse Ox. that tracks your blood oxygen level to give better sleep tracking stats and can be useful for climbers. Menstrual cycle logging and under-water heart rate tracking are some more activity-tracking features not present in Active 2.

  • Battery Life

On average with mixed usage, the Active 2 will last 2 days or more, this is quite impressive, but the Fenix 6 Pro will last longer. The Fenix 6 Pro with mixed usage with lasts for over a week which is very impressive and thus makes it a better smartwatch for tracking long hours of sport events.

Which is Better?

Each of these two is an outstanding smartwatch, beautifully designed, lots of features and impressive long battery life. However, the Active 2 has a microphone, loudspeaker and is a standalone smartwatch which makes it a more comprehensive smartwatch than the Fenix 6 Pro. Moreover, the Active 2 is a more stylish and a classier smartwatch.

On the other hand, the Fenix 6 Pro with more fitness tracking features is a more comprehensive fitness tracker. It also has a longer battery life which adds to making it a better fitness smartwatch than the Active 2. So, for more serious activity tracking, the Fenix 6 Pro has more sensors and apps to track your active life.

Our Pick

I go with the Active 2 – it’s cheaper and has lots of features while also being an outstanding fitness tracker, yet a lot cheaper than the Fenix 6 Pro.

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