Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra- Case size:
- 47 mm
- Display type:
- Super AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,363
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra vs Garmin Forerunner 170 Music: which one suits you?
The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is cheaper by SAR 246 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 246
- Higher water resistance for swimming and showers (10 ATM vs 5 ATM)
- Charge less often through the week (10 days vs 2 days)
- Lower weight: 40 g vs 62 g
The deciding difference here: battery life and water resistance and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 170 Music- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Display size:
- 1.2 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,609
Key differences
Display type
Super AMOLEDAMOLEDBattery life
2 days✓ 10 daysWater resistance
✓ 10 ATM5 ATM
Specifications side by side
16 of 16 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,363 | SAR 1,609 |
| Battery life | 2 days | ✓ 10 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth calls | Yes | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 47 mm | — |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display size | — | 1.2 in |
| Water resistance | ✓ 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Case material | Titanium | Type: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) |
| Weight | 62 g | ✓ 40 g |
| ECG | Yes | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | — | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | — |
| Warranty | 1 years | — |
| Dimensions | — | 4.3 x 4.3 x 1.2 cm |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | Yes | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music: 10 days vs 2 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in water resistance between the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music?
Water resistance is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: 10 ATM vs 5 ATM on the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in display type between the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music?
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: Super AMOLED; Garmin Forerunner 170 Music: AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.