Apple Watch Original vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Original and Garmin fēnix 5 Plus. 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 Original vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 47 mm
Height 38.6 mm 47 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 15.8 mm
Weight 40 g 86 g
Body Material Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Case Size 38 mm 47 mm
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel Silver
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Band Type Classic buckle Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-195 mm 163-249 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Calf leather Silicone
Band Colour Saddle brown | Red | Blue jay | Marigold | Pearl | Space black | Midnight blue | Soft pink | White | Black | Brown Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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