Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) 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 Nike Series 5 (GPS) vs. Garmin fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin fenix 5X
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 6 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm -
Height 40 mm -
Depth 10.74 mm -
Weight 30.8 g -
Body Details - With band: 98 mm
Body Material Aluminium Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle 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, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS 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, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin fenix 5X
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin fenix 5X
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin fenix 5X
Case Size 40 mm 51 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium Slate grey
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Nike sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity 32 GB 12 GB
CPU Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin fenix 5X
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S5 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) 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 Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin fenix 5X
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, Nike Run Club -
SAR Value 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
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