Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS). 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 Instinct | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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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, 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: 30.5 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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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 | Chemically strengthened glass | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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| 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 | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Blue aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Strap | Sport band |
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| Band Size | - | S/M/L |
| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | 130-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Red | White | Pink sand | Black | Deep navy | Black Unity |
| STORAGE | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S6 |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| 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 Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | - |
| SAR Value | - | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 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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