Apple Watch Original vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Original and Garmin fenix 5X. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Original vs. Garmin fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Original Garmin fenix 5X
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm -
Height 38.6 mm -
Depth 10.5 mm -
Weight 40 g -
Body Details - With band: 98 mm
Body Material Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Original Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
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 Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information
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 -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Original Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Apple Watch Original Garmin fenix 5X
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Original Garmin fenix 5X
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Original Garmin fenix 5X
Case Size 38 mm 51 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel Slate grey
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Original Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Classic buckle Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-195 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 fenix 5X
Storage Capacity - 12 GB
CPU Apple Watch Original Garmin fenix 5X
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Original Garmin fenix 5X
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Original Garmin fenix 5X
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 -
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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