Garmin fēnix 6S Solar vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Solar and Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6S Solar vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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 42 mm -
Height 42 mm -
Depth 14.2 mm -
Weight 60 g -
Body Details - Case only: 39.7 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, 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, 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 Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, 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, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar
Vibrating Alert - 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 6S Solar Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
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 Power Glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 42 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver Gold stainless steel | Blue aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 108-182 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Deep navy | White | Black | Pink sand | Cyprus green | Red | Black Unity | Silver | Graphite | Gold | Garnet
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 64 MB 32 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
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
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.29 W/kg (head), 0.31 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2375
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