Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin fēnix 6S Solar. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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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 |
| 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 | 42 mm |
| Height | 39.2 mm | 42 mm |
| Depth | 11.8 mm | 14.2 mm |
| Weight | 40.1 g | 60 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 6S Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor |
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| 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 6S Solar |
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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 Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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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 | Power Glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Case Size | 38 mm | 42 mm |
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| 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 6S Solar |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 108-182 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 6S Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 64 MB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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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 Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Battery Life | 18 hours | 59 day(s) |
| 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 |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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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 | 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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