Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin fēnix 5S Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Garmin fēnix 5S Plus. 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 vs. Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 42 mm
Height 38.6 mm 42 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 15.4 mm
Weight 55 g 65 g
Body Material Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
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, inactivity alert, 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, dual grid coordinates format
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 5S Plus
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Case Size 38 mm 42 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold White | Rose gold | Silver
BAND Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Band Type Modern buckle Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-150 mm 145-217 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Smooth Granada leather Silicone
Band Colour Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White White | Black | Sea foam
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case Charging/data 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 1-year warranty
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