In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Instinct 2. 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 Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 7 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 14 or later | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Width | - | 45 mm |
| Height | - | 45 mm |
| Depth | - | 14.5 mm |
| Weight | - | 52 g |
| Body Details | Case only: 39.7 g | - |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG | 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, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
| Notifications | Calendar | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GNSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
| CELLULAR | Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | - |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
| SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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| Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 45 mm |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel | Graphite | Electric lime |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Band Type | Double Tour band | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-155 mm | 135-230 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Barenia leather | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Fauve | Noir | Jaune ambre | Anémone | - |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 MB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S6 | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 18 hours | - |
| Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Orange Sport Band S/M | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | - |
| SAR Value | 0.29 W/kg (head), 0.31 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
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