Garmin fēnix 6 vs. Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 and Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS). 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 fēnix 6 vs. Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
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 - 34 mm
Height - 40 mm
Depth - 10.74 mm
Weight - 30.8 g
Body Details Case only: 57 g -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, music playback control, dual grid coordinates format Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Case Size 47 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Band Type Band Nike sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 64 MB 32 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 48 day(s) 18 hours
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
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay Apple Pay, Nike Run Club
SAR Value - 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
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