Apple Watch Series 2 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 2 and Garmin fēnix 6S. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 2 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin fēnix 6S
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 42 mm
Height 38.6 mm 42 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 13.8 mm
Weight 28.2 g 44 g
Body Material Aluminium Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Space black | Silver -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 2 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 Yes
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin fēnix 6S
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin fēnix 6S
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin fēnix 6S
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin fēnix 6S
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Stainless steel | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Space black stainless steel Silver
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin fēnix 6S
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm -
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Pink sand | Concrete | Silver | Midnight blue | Pearl | Light pink/midnight blue | Yellow/light grey | Saddle brown | Space black White | Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin fēnix 6S
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin fēnix 6S
RAM Size - 64 MB
CPU Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin fēnix 6S
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S2 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin fēnix 6S
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - 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
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin fēnix 6S
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri -
SAR Value 0.056 W/kg (head), 0.049 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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