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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 6S
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 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
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
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 6S
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 6S
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
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
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 6S
Case Size 40 mm -
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
Band Type Sport band Band
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
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 6S
RAM Size - 64 MB
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 6S
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 6S
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
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 6S
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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