Samsung Galaxy Watch6 vs Garmin Forerunner 170

Samsung Galaxy Watch6

Samsung Galaxy Watch6

vsGarmin Forerunner 170

Garmin Forerunner 170

Samsung Galaxy Watch6Garmin Forerunner 170
Case Size40mm—
Display1.31" AMOLED, 432x4321.2-inch (30.4 mm) AMOLED touchscreen, 390x390, optional always-on mode, five-button design, chemically strengthened glass
ChipsetExynos W930—
RAM2GB—
Storage16GB—
Battery300 mAhUp to 10 days in smartwatch mode (up to 4 days with always-on display), up to 19 days in battery saver mode, up to 20 hours in GPS-only mode, up to 14 hours in all-systems GNSS mode; Forerunner 170 Music: up to 6.5 hours all-systems GNSS with music
Health SensorsHR, SpO2, ECG, blood pressure, bioimpedance, temperature—
OSWear OS 4, One UI Watch 5—
Body—Fiber-reinforced polymer bezel, silicone strap; 42.6 x 42.6 x 11.9 mm; 41 g; 20 mm quick-release bands; fits wrists 126-203 mm
Memory—4 GB
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS and Galileo
Sensors—Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen (not available in all countries)
Connectivity—Bluetooth, ANT+; Garmin Pay contactless payments (supported banks and networks); smart notifications and LiveTrack with a paired smartphone
Durability—5 ATM water resistance
Training—Quick workouts, Garmin Coach adaptive plans including run/walk, daily suggested workouts, training readiness, training status, wrist-based running power, running dynamics
Sports—80+ built-in sports apps including running, swimming, cycling and strength training
Health—Advanced sleep tracking, sleep coach, breathing variations, HRV status, lifestyle logging, Health Status
Music—Forerunner 170 Music ($349.99) downloads songs and podcasts from supported third-party services (subscription required) for phone-free listening with wireless headphones
Compatibility—Garmin Connect app for iPhone and Android; Connect IQ watch faces and data fields
Colors—Black with black/amp yellow band, whitestone with whitestone/cloud blue band; Music edition also teal green and red pink