Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Pro

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin fēnix 6S Pro. 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 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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 42 mm
Height 40 mm 42 mm
Depth 10.7 mm 13.8 mm
Weight 39.8 g 44 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
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, blood oxygen saturation
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 Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music
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
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
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 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.57" 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Round
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 Rose gold-tone | Black
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Band Type Milanese loop Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-180 mm -
Clasp Type Magnetic closure Buckle
Band Material Steel mesh Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Pink sand | Space black | Gold | Seashell | Stone White | Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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 Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
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
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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