Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) and Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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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 |
Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 34 mm | 47 mm |
Height | 40 mm | 47 mm |
Depth | 10.7 mm | 14.7 mm |
Weight | 30.1 g | 60 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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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 |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
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, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, 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 | - | Garmin Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Sapphire glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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Case Size | 40 mm | 47 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Back | All ceramic and sapphire crystal back | Metal |
Case Details | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Carbon grey DLC | Titanium |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 125-208 mm |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | White | Seashell | Black | Pink sand | Black | Ember orange | Titanium |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S4 | - |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 48 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |