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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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 51 mm
Height 39.2 mm 51 mm
Depth 11.8 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 40.1 g 54 g
Body Material Ceramic Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
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, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging
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 6X Pro 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 6X Pro Solar
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details White ceramic | Grey ceramic Carbon grey DLC | Titanium
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
Band Type Sport band Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 127-210 mm
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Soft white/pebble | Grey/black Black | Titanium
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock Charging/data cable
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
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