Garmin fēnix 6 Pro vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Pro and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation. 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 6 Pro vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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
Width 47 mm -
Height 47 mm -
Depth 14.7 mm -
Weight 60 g -
Body Details - Case only: 27.8 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, 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, blood oxygen saturation Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, sleep stages, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music 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 SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - 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 fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
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 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, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Case Size 47 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back Metal Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Starlight | Midnight | White
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 18 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
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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