Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire. 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 Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 6 -
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 10.74 mm 14.7 mm
Weight 40.6 g 60 g
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Silver -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic 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, menstrual cycle 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, 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 Apple Pay Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 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 Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Case Size 40 mm 47 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Metal
Case Details Gold stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel Carbon grey DLC | Titanium
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Stone | White | Pink sand | Black | Silver | Gold | Space black Black | Ember orange | Titanium
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S5 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 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 Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay Garmin Pay
SAR Value 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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