In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) and Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 6 | - |
| 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 | 10.74 mm | 14.7 mm |
| Weight | 30.8 g | 60 g |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic 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, menstrual cycle | 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, 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 | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 5 (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 5 (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 |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 5 (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 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 47 mm |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic 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 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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| Band Size | S/M/L | - |
| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 125-208 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | - |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
| Band Colour | White | Black | Pink sand | Black | Ember orange | Titanium |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S5 | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 5 (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 | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 5 (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 | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay |
| SAR Value | 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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