Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fenix 5X and Apple Watch Ultra. 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 Ultra |
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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 |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Three-microphone array |
Audio Output | - | Dual speakers |
Body Details | With band: 98 mm | Case only: 61.3 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer | Aerospace-grade titanium |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch Ultra |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter |
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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, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth |
Modes | - | Night mode |
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, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint |
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/BeiDou/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 Ultra |
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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 Ultra |
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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 6, 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, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
DISPLAY | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch Ultra |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 410 x 502 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch Ultra |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button |
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CASE | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch Ultra |
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Case Size | 51 mm | 49 mm |
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Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Details | Slate grey | Titanium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch Ultra |
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Band Type | Band | Alpine Loop |
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Band Size | - | S |
Band Width | 26 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 130-160 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | G-hook |
Band Material | Silicone | Textile |
Band Colour | Black | Orange | Green | Yellow/beige | Blue/gray | Starlight | Black/gray | White | Yellow | Midnight |
STORAGE | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch Ultra |
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Storage Capacity | 12 GB | 32 GB |
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CPU | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch Ultra |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S8 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
BATTERY | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch Ultra |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | - | 36 hours |
Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days |
Normal use - up to 36 hour(s) With LTE - up to 18 hour(s) Power saving mode - up to 60 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fenix 5X | Apple Watch Ultra |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | - | GymKit, Oceanic+ |
Compliant Standards | - | IP6X, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319 |
SAR Value | - | 0.35 W/kg (head), 0.6 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 55 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2684 |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |