Compare Garmin Fenix 5X vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Smartwatch
Smartwatch
Release / Update
2017
2019
Suggested Price
$699
$199
Activity & Fitness
Calories
Cycling (Bicycling)
Distance
Heart
VO2max (Oxygen)
Sleep
Steps
Swim
Battery
Duration
Up to 12 days
2 days
Charging
Rechargeable
Qi wireless charging
Compatibility
Android
iOS
Windows Phone
Mac
Windows
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Cellular
GPS
NFC
Wi-Fi
Display
Color
Resolution
240x240
360x360
Size
1.2"
1.1"
Touch
Type
Super AMOLED
Functions
Audio Speaker
Clock
Phone
Vibration
Voice
Camera
Hardware
Accelerometer
Barometer or Altimeter
Ultraviolet Sensor
Water Resistance
10ATM (100 metres)
5ATM (50 metres)
Notifications
Phone
Emails
Texts
Software
Operating System
Tizen 4.0
Apps
Music
More Info & Buy
Storage
4GB, 768 MB RAM
Extra
Colors: Silver, Black, Rose Gold, Sea Green Samsung Pay Bluetooth 4.2
Pros
Garmin Fenix 5X Pros
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Pros + High-end design + Competitive price + Reliable battery life + Always-on display + Good fitness-tracking features
Cons
Garmin Fenix 5X Cons
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Cons - Lacks rotating bezel - No cellular connectivity - Bixby is a poor voice assistant - Clumsy to use with non-Samsung phones - Fewer third-party apps than other smartwatches