Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro vs Garmin Fenix 7
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is better
- Peak Brightness: 1000 nits vs Sunlight-visible(Infinity× more)
- Weight: 46.5g vs 73g(57% less)
Why Garmin Fenix 7 is better
- Charging Time: Solar-assisted vs 0-45% in 30 min(Infinity× less)
- Battery Life (Typical): 336 hours vs 80 hours(4.2× more)
- Battery Life (GPS): 57 hours vs 20 hours(2.9× more)
- Water Resistance: 100m vs 50m(2.0× more)
- Screen Size: 47mm vs 45mm(higher)
Verdict
Garmin Fenix 7 leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro | Garmin Fenix 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 45mm | 47mm● |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED | Transflective MIP |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits● | Sunlight-visible |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery Life (Typical) | 80 hours | 336 hours● |
| Battery Life (GPS) | 20 hours | 57 hours● |
| Charging Time | 0-45% in 30 min | Solar-assisted● |
| Health & Sensors | ||
| Heart Rate Sensor | Optical BioActive | Garmin Elevate |
| SpO2 Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | Yes | No |
| Build & Durability | ||
| Case Material | Titanium | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Water Resistance | 50m | 100m● |
| Weight | 46.5g● | 73g |