In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) 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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 | 30.8 g | 85 g |
Body Material | Aluminium | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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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 |
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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 | - |
IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Power Glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Case Size | 40 mm | 47 mm |
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Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | Metal |
Case Details | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Silver |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Band Type | Nike sport band | Band |
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Band Size | S/M/L | - |
Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 125-208 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black | Black |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 MB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S5 | - |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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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 Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, Nike Run Club | Garmin Pay |
SAR Value | 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |