In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) and Garmin Instinct Solar. 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 Instinct Solar |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | WatchOS 6 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Width | 34 mm | 45 mm |
| Height | 40 mm | 45 mm |
| Depth | 10.74 mm | 15.3 mm |
| Weight | 30.8 g | 53 g |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Colours | - | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Modes | - | Stealth mode |
| 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, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps |
| 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 | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Power Glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | - |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | S/M/L | - |
| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 132-224 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
| Band Colour | White | Black | Pink sand | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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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 Instinct Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 18 hours | 56 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay | - |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD-810 |
| SAR Value | 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
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