Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin fēnix 6S. 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 | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 4 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 or later | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 34 mm | 42 mm |
Height | 39.2 mm | 42 mm |
Depth | 11.8 mm | 13.8 mm |
Weight | 40.1 g | 44 g |
Body Material | Ceramic | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling | Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
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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 6S |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | - |
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CASE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Back | Ceramic back | - |
Case Details | White ceramic | Grey ceramic | Silver |
Crown Type | Digital | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | - |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | Soft white/pebble | Grey/black | White | Black |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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RAM | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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RAM Size | - | 64 MB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S3 | - |
Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | - |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Siri | - |
SAR Value | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |