Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S and Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| 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: 39.7 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 324 x 394 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 Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | 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 | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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| 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 | White | Black | Deep navy | White | Black | Pink sand | Cyprus green | Red | Black Unity | Silver | Graphite | Gold | Garnet |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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| RAM | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| RAM Size | 64 MB | - |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S6 |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| 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 | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | - | 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 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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