Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) 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 Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 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 11.4 mm -
Weight 28.7 g -
Body Details - With band: 98 mm
Body Material Anodised aluminium Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter 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 Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling 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 Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
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 Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) 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 Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel Slate grey
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Fog | Pink sand | Seashell | Dark olive | Soft white | Grey | Space black Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity 16 GB 12 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fenix 5X
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Siri -
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
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