In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Google Pixel Watch. 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 | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Google Pixel Watch |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | Wear OS by Google |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 8.0 (Oreo) 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: 36 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer | 80% recycled stainless steel |
| Protection | Waterproof | Scratch-resistant, water-resistant, splash-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Google Pixel Watch |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature | Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, floors climbed, stress level, ECG, sleep quality score, mindfulness |
| 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 | Call handling, find phone function, Find my Device, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, instant message reply, International Emergency Calling, 3-month YouTube Music Premium subscription |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Google Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Platform | - | Google Home |
| IoT Communications Type | - | Cloud |
| IoT Communications Technology | - | Wi-Fi |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Google Pixel Watch |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Google Pixel Watch |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | - |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Pixel Density | - | 320 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Google Pixel Watch |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Google Pixel Watch |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | - |
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| Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Details | White | Rose gold | Silver | Polished silver | Champagne gold | Matte black |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Google Pixel Watch |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Size | - | L |
| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 145-217 mm | 165-210 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | - |
| Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | White | Black | Sea foam | Charcoal | Chalk | Hazel | Obsidian |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Google Pixel Watch |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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| RAM | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Google Pixel Watch |
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| RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Google Pixel Watch |
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| CPU Type | - | Exynos 9110 |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Google Pixel Watch |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | - | 294 mAh |
| Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 24 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 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Google Pixel Watch |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Wristband (135 - 170 mm), 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, USB-C magnetic charging cable |
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| 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 | Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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