Apple Watch Original vs. Garmin fēnix 6S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Original and Garmin fēnix 6S. 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 6S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S
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 42 mm
Height 38.6 mm 42 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 13.8 mm
Weight 40 g 44 g
Body Material Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation
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 Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel Silver
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S
Band Type Classic buckle Band
Band Size S -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-195 mm -
Changeable 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 White | Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S
RAM Size - 64 MB
CPU Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S
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)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data 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 1-year warranty
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