Apple Watch Series 1 vs. Garmin fēnix 6

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 1 and Garmin fēnix 6. 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 Series 1 vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin fēnix 6
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 3 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 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 25 g -
Body Details - Case only: 57 g
Body Material Aluminium Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin fēnix 6
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, music playback control, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin fēnix 6
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin fēnix 6
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin fēnix 6
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin fēnix 6
Case Size 38 mm 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Composite back Metal
Case Details Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium Silver
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin fēnix 6
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour White | Pink sand | Concrete | Black | Midnight blue Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin fēnix 6
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
CPU Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin fēnix 6
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1P -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin fēnix 6
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 48 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin fēnix 6
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri Garmin Pay
SAR Value 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.018 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
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