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

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In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). 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

Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5S 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 Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm -
Height 42 mm -
Depth 15.4 mm -
Weight 65 g -
Body Details - Case only: 39.7 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature 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, inactivity alert, 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, dual grid coordinates format 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 5S 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 5S Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5S 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 Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 42 mm 40 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details White | Rose gold | Silver Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Double Tour band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 145-217 mm 130-155 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Barenia leather
Band Colour White | Black | Sea foam Fauve | Noir | Jaune ambre | Anémone
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging/data 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
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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