Garmin fenix 5X vs. Apple Watch Ultra

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fenix 5X vs. Apple Watch Ultra Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fenix 5X Apple Watch Ultra
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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
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
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
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fenix 5X Apple Watch Ultra
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
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
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Retina LTPO OLED - colour
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
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button
CASE Garmin fenix 5X Apple Watch Ultra
Case Size 51 mm 49 mm
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
Band Type Band Alpine Loop
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
Storage Capacity 12 GB 32 GB
CPU Garmin fenix 5X Apple Watch Ultra
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin fenix 5X Apple Watch Ultra
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
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
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