Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Instinct 2S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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 6 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 7 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 14 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width - 40 mm
Height - 40 mm
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight - 42 g
Body Details Case only: 39.7 g -
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG 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, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GNSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Gold stainless steel | Blue aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium Deep orchid
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Deep navy | White | Black | Pink sand | Cyprus green | Red | Black Unity | Silver | Graphite | Gold | Garnet -
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 MB
CPU Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S6 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit -
SAR Value 0.29 W/kg (head), 0.31 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number A2375 -
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