Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) and Garmin fēnix 6S. 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) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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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 | 42 mm |
Height | 40 mm | 42 mm |
Depth | 10.7 mm | 13.8 mm |
Weight | 30.1 g | 44 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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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, 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 |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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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 6S |
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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 | - | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | - |
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CASE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Back | All ceramic and sapphire crystal back | - |
Case Details | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Silver |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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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 | Seashell | Black | Pink sand | White | Black |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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RAM | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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RAM Size | - | 64 MB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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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 6S |
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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 4 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |