In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire. 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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 8.2 or later | iOS, Android |
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 | 13.8 mm |
Weight | 55 g | 44 g |
Body Material | Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Splashproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate | 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 |
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 | Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Sapphire glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) | - |
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CASE | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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Case Size | 38 mm | 42 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Details | 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold | Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC |
BAND | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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Band Type | Modern buckle | Band |
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Band Size | S | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-150 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | Smooth Granada leather | Silicone |
Band Colour | Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White | Powder grey | Black | Heathered black |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S1 | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | - |
Battery Life Details | Talk time - up to 3 hour(s) Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s) |
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 |
Recharge Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case | Charging/data cable |
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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 | - |
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 |