Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire and Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS). 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 6S Sapphire vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 14 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm -
Height 42 mm -
Depth 13.8 mm -
Weight 44 g -
Body Details - Case only: 30.5 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
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
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications 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 - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Case Size 42 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC Red aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Blue aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Powder grey | Black | Heathered black Red | White | Pink sand | Black | Deep navy | Black Unity
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 18 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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