Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Garmin fēnix 5 Plus. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 47 mm
Height 38.6 mm 47 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 15.8 mm
Weight 55 g 86 g
Body Material Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
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, pace, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Case Size 38 mm 47 mm
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold Silver
BAND Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Band Type Modern buckle Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-150 mm 163-249 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Smooth Granada leather Silicone
Band Colour Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case Charging cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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