Featured in this comparison chart are two classy smartwatches; the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 and the Garmin Vivoactive 4. These two watches represent the latest additions to the rich line up of Samsung and Garmin smartwatches respectively. And each of these two is sturdily built with some of the most durable materials, as well loaded with lots of features. Compare the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs Garmin Vivoactive 4 specs and features to find out which is better for you.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs Garmin Vivoactive 4: Specifications Compared
| Product Info |
 Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm) Bluetooth Full Specifications and Features |
 Garmin Vivoactive 4 Specifications, Features and Price |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $66.97 | $178.23 |
| ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
| Device name | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm) | Garmin Vivoactive 4 |
| Device type | Fitness/Classic smartwatch | Fitness/Sport smartwatch |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Release date | September, 2019 | September, 2019 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Vivoactive 3 |
| Successor | — | — |
| Versions | Bluetooth only, LTE | Captain Marvel, First Avengers, Vivoactive 4, Vivoactive 4S |
| BODY | BODY | BODY |
| Dimension | 44 x 44 x 10.9 mm | 45.1 x 45.1 x 12.8 mm |
| Weight | 30 grams (aluminum), 42 grams (stainless steel) | 50.5 grams |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Case material | Aluminum, Stainless steel | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Strap material | Fluoroelastomer (Aluminum), Leather (stainless steel) | Silicone |
| Bezel material | Aluminum, Bezeless | Stainless steel |
| Strap size | 20 mm | 22 mm |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla glass DX+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Water resistance | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
| Durability test | MIL-STD-810G | — |
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
| Color | Aqua-black, Black, Cloud-silver, Gold, Pink-gold, Silver | Black, Silver |
| DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
| Display size | 1.4 inches | 1.3 inches |
| Display type | Super AMOLED, Full color | LCD, Memory-in-pixel (MIP), transflective |
| Display resolution | 360 x 360 pixel | 260 x 260 px |
| Pixel density | — | — |
| Always on | Yes | Yes |
| Custom watch face | Yes | Yes |
| Input type | 2 Physical buttons, Digital rotating bezel, Touchscreen | 2 Physical buttons, Touchscreen |
| CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.0 | ANT+, Bluetooth v4.0 |
| Bluetooth calling | Yes | No |
| GPS | Yes, GPS/GLONASS/BEIDOU | Galileo, GLONASS, GPS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
| RAM | 0.75GB | — |
| ROM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
| Technology | None | None |
| SIM type | None | None |
| Band | — | — |
| NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
| Email alert | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps alert | Yes | Yes |
| MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA |
| Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
| Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | No |
| Microphone | Yes | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | — | Yes |
| ECG | Yes | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| HRM | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse oximeter (SpO2) | No | Yes |
| Thermometer | No | Yes |
| Other sensors | — | — |
| ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
| Blood oxygen | Yes | Yes |
| Blood Pressure | Yes | No |
| Calories | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes |
| ECG tracking | Yes | No |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | - | Yes |
| Stress | Yes | Yes |
| Incidental fall detection | No | Yes |
| Menstrual cycle | No | Yes |
| VO2 Max | Yes | Yes |
| Swim-tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Underwater heart rate tracking | No | Yes |
| On-screen workout | No | Yes |
| Sport modes | 39 | 20 |
| BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
| Battery type | Non-removable Li-ion battery | non-removable Lithium-polymer |
| Battery capacity | 340mAh | — |
| Battery life | Regular: 2 days, Standby :5 days+ | GPS with music: up to 6hrs, Smartwatch mode: up to 8 days |
| Charging type | WPC based wireless charging | Charging dock |
| Charging time | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours |
| Solar power | No | No |
| PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
| Chipset | Exynos 9110 | — |
| CPU | Dual core 1.15GHz | — |
| GPU | — | — |
| Operating system | Tizen OS 4.0 | Proprietary OS |
| MISC | MISC | MISC |
| Companion app | Samsung Gear app | Garmin Connect |
| Compatibility | Android 5.0+ & RAM 1.5GB+, iPhone 5+ and iOS 9.0+ | Android 5.0+, iOS 11.0+ |
| Payment system | Samsung Pay | Garmin Pay |
| Interchangeable strap | Yes | 22 mm, Yes |
| Voice command | Yes, Bixby | No |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
| Box content | Charger, Manual, Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm), Straps | Charger, Garmin Vivoactive 4, Manual, Straps |
| Price | $66.97 | $178.23 |
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs Garmin Vivoactive 4: What’s the Difference and Which is Better?
No doubt each of these two smartwatches is a great choice, but here’re the differences between these two.
| Active 2 | Vivoactive 4 |
| The Active 2 is slimmer and more compact than the Vivoacitve 4. Thus, it’s sleeker and classier. Moreover, the innovative digital rotating bezel of the Active 2 makes navigation a lot easier. | The Vivoactive 4 is thicker and bulkier than the Active 2 |
| The Active 2 comes with microphone and loudspeaker which the Vivoactive 4 lacks. Thus, you can access voice command features and as well play media file aloud. Moreover, you can make calls directly from the Active 2 via Bluetooth calling which isn’t possible with the Vivoactive 4. | |
| Although the Active 2 is a comprehensive fitness tracker with lots of features, the Vivoactive 4 is more equipped with more sensors and activity tracking features that makes it a more comprehensive activity tracker. The Vivoactive 4 features onscreen animated workout, blood oxygen tracking and menstrual cycle tracking not found on the Active 2. |
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| The Active 2 battery will last about 2 days or more with mixed usage. | The Vivoactive 4 will last up to a week with mixed usage which is longer and far more impressive than the Active 2. |
On the other hand, if you want a longer battery life and a more comprehensive activity tracker, then the Vivoactive 4 has it.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs Garmin Vivoactive 4: Editor’s Pick
