In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire and Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | WatchOS 7 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 14 or later |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | - |
| 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: 41.3 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Titanium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GNSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CELLULAR | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 fēnix 6 Sapphire | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 368 x 448 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Sapphire glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | 44 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Case Back | Metal | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Carbon grey DLC | Titanium | Space black titanium | Titanium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Band Type | Band | Leather link |
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| Band Size | - | S/M |
| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | 140-180 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Magnetic closure |
| Band Material | Silicone | Roux Granada leather |
| Band Colour | Black | Ember orange | Titanium | Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S6 |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 48 day(s) | 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 Sapphire | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| SAR Value | - | 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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