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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin fēnix 6 Solar. 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 Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 6 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 47 mm
Height 40 mm 47 mm
Depth 10.74 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 40.6 g 85 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
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, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Power Glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Case Size 40 mm 47 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Metal
Case Details Space black stainless steel | Stainless steel Silver
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Band Type Single Tour band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-175 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Swift leather Silicone
Band Colour Noir | Fauve Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Storage Capacity 32 GB 64 MB
CPU Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S5 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 18 hours 80 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Black Sport Band S/M Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay Garmin Pay
SAR Value 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
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