Garmin D2 Delta S vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin D2 Delta S and Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular). 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin D2 Delta S vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin D2 Delta S Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 6
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm 34 mm
Height 42 mm 40 mm
Depth 15.4 mm 10.74 mm
Weight 65 g 40.6 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Silver
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin D2 Delta S Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, 3-axis compass Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, HRmax, camera remote control, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin D2 Delta S Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin D2 Delta S Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin D2 Delta S Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Domed sapphire crystal Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin D2 Delta S Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin D2 Delta S Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 42 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Rose gold-tone Gold stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin D2 Delta S Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Beige Stone | White | Pink sand | Black | Silver | Gold | Space black
STORAGE Garmin D2 Delta S Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
CPU Garmin D2 Delta S Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin D2 Delta S Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin D2 Delta S Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (white) Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Pilot Apple Pay
SAR Value - 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
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