Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Apple Watch Hermès 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.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Hermès 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 |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 45 mm | - |
Height | 45 mm | - |
Depth | 15.3 mm | - |
Weight | 53 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 39.7 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 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, 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 |
Modes | Stealth mode | - |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | 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 Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Hermès 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 Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
Screen Protection | Power Glass | Sapphire glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Hermès 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 | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Band Type | Band | Double Tour band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | 130-155 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Barenia leather |
Band Colour | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo | Fauve | Noir | Jaune ambre | Anémone |
STORAGE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Hermès 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 Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 56 day(s) | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s) |
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Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Orange Sport Band S/M |
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Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD-810 | - |
SAR Value | - | 0.29 W/kg (head), 0.31 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |