Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 and Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular). 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 6 | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| 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 | - | 40.6 g |
| Body Details | Case only: 57 g | - |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Colours | - | Silver |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6 | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CELLULAR | Garmin fēnix 6 | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6 | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6 | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | Sapphire glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6 | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6 | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | Metal | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Silver | Gold stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6 | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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| 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 | Stone | White | Pink sand | Black | Silver | Gold | Space black |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6 | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Storage Capacity | 64 MB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 6 | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S5 |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6 | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| 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 Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | 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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