Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) vs. Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) and Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire 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 6 (GPS) vs. Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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 -
Body Details Case only: 30.5 g With band: 89 g
Case only: 61 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature
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 Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Calendar Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, 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 -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Power Sapphire
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Case Size 40 mm 51 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Metal
Case Details Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Band Type Nike sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 127-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Anthracite/black | Pure platinum/black Black | Whitestone | Chestnut | Titanium carbon grey DLC
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S6 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 37 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 90 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 1 year
GPS mode - up to 89 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 122 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 63 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 77 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 16 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 213 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 578 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 62 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 139 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, Nike Run Club, GymKit -
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 W/kg (limb) 0.75 W/kg (body), 0.27 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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