Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) and Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS). 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 Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 6 WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS iOS 14 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 34 mm -
Height 40 mm -
Depth 10.74 mm -
Weight 40.6 g -
Body Details - Case only: 30.5 g
Body Material Stainless steel Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Type LTPO OLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Rectangular
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Space black stainless steel | Stainless steel Red aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Blue aluminium
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Band Type Single Tour band Sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-175 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Swift leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Noir | Fauve Red | White | Pink sand | Black | Deep navy | Black Unity
STORAGE Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S5 S6
Features W3 Apple wireless chip W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Black Sport Band S/M Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb) 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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