Garmin Fenix 5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Watch

Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Samsung Galaxy Watch

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price$50344$27899Samsung Galaxy Watch is 180% cheaper
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes YesBoth track daily activity
Calories Yes YesBoth track calories burned
Sleep Yes YesBoth track sleep pattern
Heart Rate / Pulse Yes YesBoth have heart rate tracking
VO2 Max Yes NoYou can monitor your VO2 max with Garmin Fenix 5 Plus
Distance Yes YesBoth track your running/walking distance
Steps Yes YesBoth track and count your steps
Stairs / Floors Yes YesBoth track elevation, climbing stairs or floors
Stress No YesSamsung Galaxy Watch provides all-day stress level tracking
Exercise Tagging Yes YesBoth have exercise tagging feature
Smart Coach No NoBoth don't have coaching feature
Goal Setting Yes YesBoth can help with your goals setting
Inactivity Alert Yes NoGarmin Fenix 5 Plus helps you stay active with inactivity alert

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Glonass No Yes
Navigation Yes NoGarmin Fenix 5 Plus has onboard GPS navigation
Compass Yes NoGarmin Fenix 5 Plus has a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders Yes YesBoth have reminder app
Stopwatch Yes YesBoth have stopwatch
Music Playback Yes YesBoth have music playback
Weather Yes Yes*Weather forecast
ReportsActivity, SleepActivity, Sleep

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications Yes YesBoth show smartphone notifications
Caller ID Yes YesBoth show caller ID notification
Music Control Yes YesBoth allow control smartphone music player
Call Control Yes YesBoth allow control phone calls
Camera Control Yes NoGarmin Fenix 5 Plus has a smartphone's remote control function
Find Phone Yes NoGarmin Fenix 5 Plus allows you to locate your phone

Battery

Duration12 days7 daysGarmin Fenix 5 Plus battery life is about 1.7 times longer
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery
Wireless Charging No Yes

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof Yes Yes
IP Rating10 ATM5 АТМ
Weight86 grams63 gramsSamsung Galaxy Watch is 23.0 g lighter

User Interface

DisplayLCD ScreenAMOLED
Display Size1.2 inches1.3 inches
Screen Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Color Display Yes Yes
Touch Screen No Yes
Gorilla glass No Yes*Specialized toughened glass: thin, light and damage-resistant

Compatibility

Android Yes YesBoth compatible with Android devices
iOS Yes YesBoth compatible iOS devices
OS X/Mac No NoBoth don't compatible MAC OS X devices
Windows Phone No NoBoth don't compatible with Windows Phone devices
Windows No NoBoth don't have a find phone feature
Web Portal Yes NoGarmin Fenix 5 Plus allows you upload and view data on the online portal
Social Features Yes NoYou can integrate Garmin Fenix 5 Plus with social networks and share information

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes YesBoth have Bluetooth data transfer technology
Wi-Fi Yes YesBoth have built-in Wi-Fi wireless connection
NFC No YesOnly Samsung Galaxy Watch has NFC (Near Field Communication)
ANT+ Yes NoOnly Garmin Fenix 5 Plus has ANT+ wireless technology
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