In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) and Garmin fenix 5X. 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) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| 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 | 26.7 g | - |
| Body Details | - | With band: 98 mm |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, 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, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts | 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/GNSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| 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) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Case Size | 38 mm | 51 mm |
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| Crystal Type | - | Domed sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | Composite back | - |
| Case Details | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Slate grey |
| Crown Type | Digital | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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| 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 | Black | White | Fog | Pink sand | Grey | Black |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S3 | - |
| Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| 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) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging cable |
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| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
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