Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition. 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 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering, indoor climbing, mountain biking
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 - Case only: 44 g
With band: 60 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox 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 Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, voice announcements, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
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
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
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 fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
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 Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Case Size 38 mm 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Ceramic back Metal
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel Amethyst steel | Light gold
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 108-182 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 Shale grey | Light sand
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 59 day(s)
Battery Life Details - 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
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri Garmin Pay
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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