Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) and Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 47 mm
Height 40 mm 47 mm
Depth 10.7 mm 14.7 mm
Weight 30.1 g 60 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Case Size 40 mm 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Back All ceramic and sapphire crystal back Metal
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium Carbon grey DLC | Titanium
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 125-208 mm
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour White | Seashell | Black | Pink sand Black | Ember orange | Titanium
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 48 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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