Dimensions
Size comparison
Active 2Watch 5
| Active 2 | Watch 5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 43.9 mm | 46 mm | −2.1 mm |
| Width | 43.9 mm | 46.7 mm | −2.8 mm |
| Thickness | 9.9 mm | 11.3 mm | −1.4 mm |
| Weight | 32 g | 63 g | −31 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Active 2 better than Watch 5?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)10 days vs 4.5 days2.2×
- Weight31.6 g vs 63 g+99%
- Thickness9.9 mm vs 11.3 mm+14%
- Pixel density353 ppi vs 310 ppi+14%
Why is Watch 5 better than Active 2?
- Battery capacity270 mAh vs 867 mAh3.2×
- Screen size1.32″ vs 1.5″+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | — | 46 mm |
| Weight | 31.6 g | 63 g |
| Thickness | 9.9 mm | 11.3 mm |
| Height | 43.9 mm | 46 mm |
| Width | 43.9 mm | 46.7 mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Premium version: Sapphire glass | Sapphire Glass |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Ingress protection | — | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Water rating (maker) | — | 50 m / 5 ATM |
| Colours | — | Purple, Silver, Black, Beige, White, Blue (10th Anniversary Edition) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.32″ | 1.5″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 466 px | 466 px |
| Resolution (height) | 466 px | 466 px |
| Pixel density | 353 ppi | 310 ppi |
| Peak brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
| LTPO display | — | Yes |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 10 days | 4.5 days |
| Battery saver mode | 19 days | — |
| GPS battery life | 21 h | — |
| Battery capacity | 270 mAh | 867 mAh |
| Battery type | — | Li-Ion |
| Wireless charging | — | Yes |
| Charging | Magnetic charging base | kabellos, magnetische Ladeschale |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | — | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Skin temperature | — | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | — | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | — | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, compass, SpO2, thermometer (body temperature) |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | — | Yes |
| Satellite systems | — | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Barometric altimeter | — | Yes |
| Compass | — | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 160 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| LTE (cellular) | — | Yes |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Yes | — |
| Music on the watch | — | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | — | HarmonyOS 4.0 |
| Platform | Proprietary | HarmonyOS |
| Works with | iOS, Android | Android, iOS |
