Apple Watch Original vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Original and Garmin fēnix 6S Solar. 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 fēnix 6S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later 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 33.3 mm 42 mm
Height 38.6 mm 42 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 40 g 60 g
Body Material Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
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, blood oxygen saturation, 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, 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 Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Case Size 38 mm 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Ceramic back Metal
Case Details Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel Silver
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Band Type Classic buckle Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-195 mm 108-182 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 6S Solar
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
CPU Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Battery Life 18 hours 59 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Original Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
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 Garmin 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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