Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin fenix 5X. 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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 5 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 34 mm | - |
Height | 40 mm | - |
Depth | 10.7 mm | - |
Weight | 39.8 g | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 98 mm |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | 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, UV index, Air Quality index | 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, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS | 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 |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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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 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.57" | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Sapphire glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Case Size | 40 mm | 51 mm |
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Crystal Type | - | Domed sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
Case Details | Stainless steel | Space grey aluminium | Space black stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Gold stainless steel | Slate grey |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Band Type | Milanese loop | Band |
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Band Width | - | 26 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-180 mm | - |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Magnetic closure | Buckle |
Band Material | Steel mesh | Silicone |
Band Colour | White | Black | Pink sand | Space black | Gold | Seashell | Stone | Black |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 12 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S4 | - |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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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 | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Apple Pay | - |
SAR Value | 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |