Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) and Garmin fenix 5X. 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.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| 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: 30.5 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 Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG | 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, 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 | 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 Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| 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 Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 51 mm |
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| Crystal Type | - | Domed sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Blue aluminium | Slate grey |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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| 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 | Red | White | Pink sand | Black | Deep navy | Black Unity | Black |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 12 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S6 | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| 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 Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Included Accessories | Magnetic charging cable | Charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | - |
| SAR Value | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
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