Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Chest Strap | Wristband | |
| Price | $5000 | $37899 | Garmin Premium Heart Rate Monitor is 7.6x cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic tracks your activity |
| Calories | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic tracks your calories burned |
| Sleep | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic tracks your sleeping time and quality |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | Yes | Both have built in heart rate sensor |
| Distance | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic provides running or walking distance tracking |
| Steps | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic counts your steps |
| Stairs / Floors | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic has built-in altimeter for elevation feature |
| Exercise Tagging | No | Yes | Only Samsung Gear S3 Classic provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | No | Yes | Set and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Samsung Gear S3 Classic |
| Inactivity Alert | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic has GPS support |
| Navigation | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic has onboard GPS navigation |
| Compass | No | No | Both don't have a compass |
| Watch / Clock | No | Yes | Only Samsung Gear S3 Classic has a watch |
| Alarm Clock | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic has a alarm clock |
| Reminders | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic has a stopwatch |
| Music Playback | No | No | Both don't have music playback |
| Weather | No | Yes | *Weather forecast |
| Reports | | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | No | Yes | If you get a phone notification, Samsung Gear S3 Classic make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic allows control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic allows you control phone calls |
| Camera Control | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic has a smartphone's remote control function |
| Find Phone | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic allows you to locate your phone |
Battery |
| Duration | n/a | 3 days | |
| Battery Type | Replaceable Cell Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | No | |
| IP Rating | 3 ATM | IP68 | |
| Weight | 45 grams | 59 grams | Garmin Premium Heart Rate Monitor is 14.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | No | OLED Screen | |
| Display Size | | 1,3 inches | |
| Screen Resolution | |
360 x 360 pixels
| |
| Color Display | No | Yes | |
| Touch Screen | No | Yes | |
| Gorilla glass | No | Yes | *Specialized toughened glass: thin, light and damage-resistant |
Compatibility |
| Android | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic is compatibles with Android phones and tablets |
| iOS | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic can connect with iPhones or iPads |
| OS X/Mac | No | No | Both don't compatible MAC OS X devices |
| Windows Phone | No | No | Both don't compatible with Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | No | No | Both don't have a find phone feature |
| Web Portal | No | No | Both don't have online web portal option |
| Social Features | No | No | Both don't have social features |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | Only Samsung Gear S3 Classic has a built-in Bluetooth connection option |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes | Select Samsung Gear S3 Classic if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity |
| NFC | No | Yes | Only Samsung Gear S3 Classic has NFC (Near Field Communication) |
| ANT+ | Yes | No | Only Garmin Premium Heart Rate Monitor has ANT+ wireless technology |
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