Again we face two of the most popular brands in the sector of smartwatches and technology in general. We clearly refer to Apple and Samsung, the two most popular companies in the earlier mentioned segment, for being one of the best solutions offers, with their Apple Watch Series 6 and Galaxy Watch Active 2, respectively, among others. These are the two watches that we face next.
The rivalry between the two companies has always been one of the biggest. This is highly reflected in their products, which compete to be the best and most successful at the sales level. Currently, and for several years, the Apple Watch is the best-selling smartwatch globally, ranking above its competition and, therefore, Samsung watches. However, what has been said does not entirely suggest that the new watch mentioned by the Cupertino firm, which was launched last month, is superior in all sections, with respect to the Galaxy Watch Active 2, which became official in August of last year.
Overview
Apple Watch Series 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | |
$ | CHECK PRICE | CHECK PRICE |
Brand | Apple | Samsung |
Model | Watch Series 6 | Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
Release date | September, 2020 | August, 2019 |
Compatibility | iOS | Android + iOS |
Colors | White, Silver, Dark Grey, Black, Orange and Pink | Black, Silver, Gold |
Availability | Available | Available |
Already in question, we are facing two models that present high quality screens, although the first is rectangular and the second is circular. The Apple Watch is 1.78-inch OLED retina, and the Galaxy Watch Active 2 comes in two size versions, which are 1.4 or 1.2 inches, depending on whether we are talking about the 44 or 40 mm version, correspondingly. . The Apple Watch Series 6 also comes in two sizes (44 or 40 mm), but the diagonal of its panel is the same for both cases.
The chipsets that are housed underneath these, which are the Apple S6 and Exynos 9110, make the wearable OS-based watchOS and Tizen interfaces work pretty smoothly on both. To this must be added the fact that there are large capacities of internal storage space in both, although the 32 GB of the Apple Watch Series 6 is obviously higher than the 4 GB offered by the Galaxy Watch Active 2. For the latter, both smartwatches they can store music for independent playback, apps, files of all kinds, and more.
Technical Specifications
Apple Watch Series 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | |
Type Size | 1.78-inch OLED Retina | Super AMOLED 2.5D 1.4 or 1.2 inch with Always on Display function |
Screen Resolution | 448 x 368 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
Pixel density | 326 dpi | 364 dpi |
Screen protection | Sapphire crystal | Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ |
Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Chipset | Apple S6 | Exynos 9110 |
Cpu | Dual-core, 64-bit architecture | Dual-core at 1.15 GHz |
Gpu | PowerVR | – |
Internal memory | 32 Gb | 4 Gb |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NFC | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NFC |
Sensors | Barometric Altimeter, ECG, Optical Heart Rate Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope , Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, SpO2 Monitor for Blood Oxygen Measurement | Barometric Altimeter, ECG Optical Heart Rate Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor |
Battery | Up to 18 hours | 2 days on average |
Material | Case: Aluminum, Stainless Steel and Titanium Strap: Nylon or silicone | Body: 316L stainless steel or aluminum, Strap: Leather or Silicone |
Wireless charging | Yes | No |
Water resistance | 5 ATM (50 meters) | IP68 (50 meters) |
Dimensions | Large model: 44 x 38 x 10.7 mm Small model: 40 x 37 x 10.7 mm | Large model: 44 x 44 x 10.9 mm Small model: 40 x 40 x 10.9 mm |
Other specifications | Slot for eSIM | eSIM slot, Touch bezel for navigation, Physical buttons, Microphone and speaker |
The connectivity options are among the most varied in these smart watches, being the integrated GPS and the support for 3G and 4G LTE networks , which is used to make calls, use the Internet and more, one of the most outstanding. In turn, both have a lot of sensors and monitors, in which an ECG sensor is included in both.
The activity tracking functions they provide range from the most typical to the most advanced, such as the calorie burned counter, the step counter, the sleep quality monitor and the fall detection function. They share many functions, mainly in the sports and activity monitoring segment, although the Apple Watch Series 6 is superior in this regard, as it has an SpO2 meter for the calculation of oxygen in the blood and more.
The issue of battery is somewhat poor in both smartwatches , being for nothing more than 2 days. In the case of the Apple Watch Series 6, it is even shorter, since the average battery life is, according to the manufacturer, about 18 hours.
Both the Apple Watch Series 6 and Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active 2 have virtual assistants, with Siri and Bixby being the respective ones for both wrist terminals. On the other hand, it is worth noting that the Apple Watch is only compatible with iOS smartphones (iPhone), while the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is compatible with iOS and Android. In turn, they come with water resistance, something that can not be missing.
Activity Monitoring
Apple Watch Series 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | |
Step counter | Yes | Yes |
Calories burned | Yes | Yes |
Distance travelled | Yes | Yes |
Floors up | Yes | No |
Sleep monitoring | No | Yes |
Measuring stress levels | No | No |
Heart rate measurement | Yes | Yes |
Calorie intake | Yes | No |
Hydration levels | Yes | No |
Running | Automatic Race Detection, Rhythm Warnings, Last Leg Rhythm – Cadence | Detection of up to 7 different race modes automatically thanks to the Running Coach function |
Cycling | Record various metrics | Record various metrics |
Swimming | Suitable for swimming in the pool and open water, Records heart rate, calories burned, laps and distance travelled, Possibility to set the pool length, Automatically records and detects various styles of swimming (free, butterfly, back) | Record various metrics |
Outdoor | Record various metrics | Record various metrics |
Other functions | Record metrics for the following activities: Walking, Running, Cycling, Elliptical, Rowing, Stepper, HIIT Training, Hiking, Yoga, Swimming, Wheelchair and others (Dance, Strength Training or Cross-Fit) | Fall detection, Electrocardiogram sensor, Detection of up to 39 different activities and sports |
Smart Features
Apple Watch Series 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | |
Smartphone notifications | Yes | Yes |
Wireless payments | Yes | Yes |
Music storage and playback | Yes | Yes |
Controlling your phone’s music | Yes | Yes |
Meteorology | Weather forecast | Weather forecast |
Other smart features | Fall Detection, SOS Calls | Fall Detection, SOS Calls |
Conclusion!
There is no doubt that we are facing two of the best smartwatches of today. However, the Apple Watch Series 6 is the winner of this comparison , for offering better features and technical specifications in almost all sections, although its price is higher and suitable for more ostentatious pockets.
The Galaxy Watch Active 2 is still a better option, if what you are looking for is a complete smartwatch with a relatively inexpensive price. In turn, it has little to envy the Apple Watch and in this case it is the quality-price option to choose.