Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | WatchOS 10 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 17 or later |
| Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering, indoor climbing, mountain biking | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Body Details | Case only: 44 g With band: 60 g |
Case only: 31.9 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | 100% recycled aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor | Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range |
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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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, voice announcements, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format | Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, 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 | Garmin Pay | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Screen Protection | Power Glass | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | Metal | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Amethyst steel | Light gold | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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| Band Size | - | M/L |
| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 108-182 mm | 150-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Shale grey | Light sand | Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S9 SiP |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 59 day(s) | 18 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days |
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free |
| Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.12 W/kg (head) 0.29 W/kg (limb) |
| Carbon Footprint | - | 0 kg carbon emissions |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2978 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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