Garmin fēnix 6S Solar vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Solar and Apple Watch SE (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 fēnix 6S Solar vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 14 or later
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 42 mm -
Height 42 mm -
Depth 14.2 mm -
Weight 60 g -
Body Details - Case only: 30.68 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch SE (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 Power Glass Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch SE (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 Silver Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 108-182 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Abyss blue/moss green | Maize/white | Tornado/grey | White | Pink sand | Black | Charcoal | Plum | Deep navy
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 64 MB 32 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 59 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.18 W/kg (head), 0.92 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2355
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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