Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin fenix 5X. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 7 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 14 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Body Details Case only: 41.3 g With band: 98 mm
Body Material Titanium Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information
Notifications Calendar Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GNSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 368 x 448 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Case Size 44 mm 51 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Space black titanium | Titanium Slate grey
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Leather link Band
Band Size S/M -
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-180 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Magnetic closure Buckle
Band Material Roux Granada leather Silicone
Band Colour Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity 32 GB 12 GB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S6 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L Charging cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit -
SAR Value 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
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