In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) 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.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 5 | - |
| 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 | 26.7 g | 86 g |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter |
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| 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 | Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts | 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 | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GNSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) |
| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Case Size | 38 mm | 47 mm |
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| Crystal Type | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | Composite back | - |
| Case Details | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Silver |
| Crown Type | Digital | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 163-249 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | White | Fog | Pink sand | Grey | Black |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S3 | - |
| Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| 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 Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
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