In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) and Garmin fēnix 7. 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 7 |
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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 | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 34 mm | - |
Height | 40 mm | - |
Depth | 10.74 mm | - |
Weight | 30.8 g | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 79 g Case only: 56 g |
Body Material | Aluminium | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | 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 7 |
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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 7 |
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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 | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Case Size | 40 mm | 47 mm |
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Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | Metal |
Case Details | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Silver |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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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 | Yes |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | White | Black | Pink sand | Graphite |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 16 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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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 7 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | - |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 18 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Apple Pay | - |
SAR Value | 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) | 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |