Apple Watch SE (GPS) vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch SE (GPS) and Garmin fenix 5X. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch SE (GPS) vs. Garmin fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch SE (GPS) 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: 30.49 g With band: 98 mm
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch SE (GPS) Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate 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, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts 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, high and low heart rate 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 -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch SE (GPS) Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Apple Watch SE (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
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch SE (GPS) Garmin fenix 5X
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch SE (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 | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium Slate grey
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch SE (GPS) Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size Regular -
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 Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Pink sand | White | Black Black
STORAGE Apple Watch SE (GPS) Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity 32 GB 12 GB
CPU Apple Watch SE (GPS) Garmin fenix 5X
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S5 SiP -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch SE (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 SE (GPS) Garmin fenix 5X
Included Accessories S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) Charging cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit -
SAR Value 0.2 W/kg (head), 0.14 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Manufacturer Model Number A2351 -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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