Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin fēnix 6S Solar. 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 Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 12 or later 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 42 mm
Height 40 mm 42 mm
Depth 10.7 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 30.1 g 60 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro 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, Air Quality index 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, automatic exercise recognition, 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 Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Case Size 40 mm 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back All ceramic and sapphire crystal back Metal
Case Details Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium Silver
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Band Type Nike sport band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 108-182 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Pure platinum/black | Summit white | Anthracite/black | Black Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Storage Capacity 16 GB 64 MB
CPU Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 18 hours 59 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, Nike+ Run Club, GymKit Garmin Pay
SAR Value 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
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