Garmin fēnix 6 Pro vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Pro and Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular). 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 Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 6
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 47 mm 34 mm
Height 47 mm 40 mm
Depth 14.7 mm 10.74 mm
Weight 60 g 40.6 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Silver
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
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 Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective 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) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 47 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back Metal Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black Gold stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
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 Stone | White | Pink sand | Black | Silver | Gold | Space black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
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 Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay
SAR Value - 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
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