Garmin fēnix 6 vs. Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 and Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS). 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 fēnix 6 vs. Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 8
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 15 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Body Details Case only: 57 g Case only: 32 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, 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, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, music playback control, dual grid coordinates format Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Case Size 47 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Green aluminium | Blue aluminium | Red aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Midnight | Starlight | Clover | Abyss blue | Red
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 64 MB 32 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S7
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable S/M band, M/L band, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.26 W/kg (head), 0.4 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2473
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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