Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition and Apple Watch Ultra. 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 Ultra |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | WatchOS |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 16 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 | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Three-microphone array |
| Audio Output | - | Dual speakers |
| Body Details | Case only: 44 g With band: 60 g |
Case only: 61.3 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Aerospace-grade titanium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter |
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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, rapid eye movement (REM), depth |
| Modes | - | Night mode |
| 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 | Call handling, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, 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 |
| CELLULAR | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Ultra |
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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 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| 3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 |
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| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, 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, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 410 x 502 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Screen Protection | Power Glass | Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | 49 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Amethyst steel | Light gold | Titanium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Band Type | Band | Alpine Loop |
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| Band Size | - | S |
| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 108-182 mm | 130-160 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | G-hook |
| Band Material | Silicone | Textile |
| Band Colour | Shale grey | Light sand | Orange | Green | Yellow/beige | Blue/gray | Starlight | Black/gray | White | Yellow | Midnight |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S8 SiP |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 59 day(s) | 36 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 |
Normal use - up to 36 hour(s) With LTE - up to 18 hour(s) Power saving mode - up to 60 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Apple Watch Ultra |
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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, Oceanic+ |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP6X, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319 |
| SAR Value | - | 0.35 W/kg (head), 0.6 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | 55 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2684 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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