Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fenix 5X and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | WatchOS |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 16 or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Body Details | With band: 98 mm | Case only: 27.8 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer | Aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, 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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| 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/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CELLULAR | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| 3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 |
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| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 |
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Ion-X glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Case Size | 51 mm | 40 mm |
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| Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Slate grey | Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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| Band Size | - | Regular |
| Band Width | 26 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 130-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Black | Starlight | Midnight | White |
| STORAGE | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Storage Capacity | 12 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S8 SiP |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | - | 18 hours |
| Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days |
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| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| SAR Value | - | 0.13 W/kg (head), 1.35 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2725 |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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