In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S and Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
|---|
| 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: 41.3 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Titanium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
|---|
| 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 | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support |
| 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 |
| CELLULAR | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
|---|
| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
|---|
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
|---|
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
|---|
| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | LTPO OLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 368 x 448 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Sapphire glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
|---|
| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
|---|
| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
|---|
| Case Size | - | 44 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Silver | Space black titanium | Titanium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
|---|
| Band Type | Band | Leather link |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | - | S/M |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 140-180 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Magnetic closure |
| Band Material | Silicone | Roux Granada leather |
| Band Colour | White | Black | Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
|---|
| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
|---|
| RAM | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
|---|
| RAM Size | 64 MB | - |
|---|
| CPU | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
|---|
| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | - | S6 |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
|---|
| 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) |
- |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
|---|
| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| SAR Value | - | 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
cs
sk
de
it
es
fr
hu
pt
ru
pl
br
ro
