Garmin Instinct vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Apple Watch Hermès 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Apple Watch Hermès 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, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking -
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
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, 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, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp 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 Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Instinct Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Double Tour band
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 Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam Fauve | Noir | Jaune ambre | Anémone
STORAGE Garmin Instinct Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Instinct Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Orange Sport Band S/M
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value - 0.29 W/kg (head), 0.31 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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