Apple Watch Sport vs. Garmin fēnix 6

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Sport and Garmin fēnix 6. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Sport vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Sport Garmin fēnix 6
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm -
Height 38.6 mm -
Depth 10.5 mm -
Weight 25 g -
Body Details - Case only: 57 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Sport Garmin fēnix 6
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, music playback control, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Sport Garmin fēnix 6
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Sport Garmin fēnix 6
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Sport Garmin fēnix 6
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Sport Garmin fēnix 6
Case Size 38 mm 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Composite back Metal
Case Details Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium Silver
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Sport Garmin fēnix 6
Band Type Sport band Band
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 Yellow | Apricot | Royal blue | Pink | Gold/red | Black | White | Orange | Blue | Lavender | Antique white | Green Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Sport Garmin fēnix 6
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
CPU Apple Watch Sport Garmin fēnix 6
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Sport Garmin fēnix 6
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 48 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
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
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Sport Garmin fēnix 6
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay Garmin Pay
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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