In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire. 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.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| 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 | 42 mm |
| Height | 38.6 mm | 42 mm |
| Depth | 11.4 mm | 13.8 mm |
| Weight | 28.7 g | 44 g |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor |
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| 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, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling | Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, 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 fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | - |
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| 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 Sapphire |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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| 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 fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | - |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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| Case Size | 38 mm | 42 mm |
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| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Case Back | Ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel | Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC |
| Crown Type | Digital | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | - |
| 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 | Powder grey | Black | Heathered black |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S3 | - |
| Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| 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 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Siri | - |
| SAR Value | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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