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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Instinct Solar. 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 Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Instinct Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 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, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 45 mm
Height 40 mm 45 mm
Depth 10.74 mm 15.3 mm
Weight 40.6 g 53 g
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, 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
Modes - Stealth mode
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, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 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 Instinct Solar
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct Solar
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Power Glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct Solar
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Space black stainless steel | Stainless steel Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct Solar
Band Type Single Tour band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-175 mm 132-224 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Swift leather Silicone
Band Colour Noir | Fauve Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo
STORAGE Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct Solar
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct Solar
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S5 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 56 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct Solar
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Black Sport Band S/M Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
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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