Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). 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

Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 47 mm -
Height 47 mm -
Depth 15.8 mm -
Weight 86 g -
Body Details - Case only: 39.7 g
Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 47 mm 40 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Double Tour band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 163-249 mm 130-155 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Barenia leather
Band Colour Black Fauve | Noir | Jaune ambre | Anémone
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Orange Sport Band S/M
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.29 W/kg (head), 0.31 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
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