Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus

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In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin fēnix 5 Plus. 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 Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 4 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 47 mm
Height 38.6 mm 47 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 15.8 mm
Weight 42.4 g 86 g
Body Material Stainless steel Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Case Size 38 mm 47 mm
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel Silver
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Band Type Double Tour band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-160 mm 163-249 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Barenia leather Silicone
Band Colour Fauve | Indigo | Marine Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Storage Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
CPU Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details - UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Orange Sport Band S/M Charging cable
Preloaded Software Siri Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
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