Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin fēnix 6 Solar. 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

Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 4 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS, Android
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 34 mm 47 mm
Height 39.2 mm 47 mm
Depth 11.8 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 40.1 g 85 g
Body Material Ceramic Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling 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
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Case Size 38 mm 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Ceramic back Metal
Case Details White ceramic | Grey ceramic Silver
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Soft white/pebble | Grey/black Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Storage Capacity 16 GB 64 MB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 18 hours 80 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri Garmin Pay
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
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