Apple Watch Series 2 vs Garmin Fenix 5S

Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin Fenix 5S

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price$48249
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes YesBoth track daily activity
Calories Yes YesBoth show estimated calories burned
Sleep No YesGarmin Fenix 5S monitors your sleep pattern
Heart Rate / Pulse Yes YesBoth have heart rate tracking
VO2 Max No YesGarmin Fenix 5S shows the maximum volume of oxygen you can consume per minute
Distance Yes YesBoth track your running/walking distance
Steps Yes YesBoth track and count your steps
Pace Yes No
Speed No Yes
Stairs / Floors Yes YesBoth count your climbing stairs or floors
Exercise Tagging Yes YesBoth have exercise tagging feature
Smart Coach Yes NoApple Watch Series 2 provides real time fitness coaching
Goal Setting Yes YesBoth can help with your goals setting
Inactivity Alert No YesGarmin Fenix 5S helps you stay active with inactivity alert

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Navigation Yes NoApple Watch Series 2 has onboard GPS navigation
Compass Yes YesBoth have a compass on board
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders Yes YesBoth have reminder app
Stopwatch Yes YesBoth have stopwatch
Music Playback Yes NoOnly Apple Watch Series 2 offers phone-free music
Weather Yes Yes*Weather forecast
Voice commands Yes No
ReportsActivityActivity, Sleep

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications Yes YesBoth show smartphone notifications
Caller ID Yes YesBoth show caller ID notification
Music Control Yes YesBoth allow control smartphone music player
Call Control Yes NoApple Watch Series 2 allows you control phone calls
Camera Control Yes NoApple Watch Series 2 has a smartphone's remote control function
Find Phone Yes YesBoth can help find your smartphone

Battery

Duration1 days9 daysGarmin Fenix 5S battery life is about 9.0 times longer
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof Yes Yes
IP Rating5 ATM10 ATM
Weight52 grams67 gramsApple Watch Series 2 is 15.0 g lighter

User Interface

DisplayOLED ScreenLCD Screen
Display Size1.53 inches1,1 inches
Screen Resolution 312 x 390 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Color Display Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Sapphire glass Yes Yes*Scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass

Compatibility

Android No YesGarmin Fenix 5S is compatibles with Android phones and tablets
iOS Yes YesBoth compatible iOS devices
OS X/Mac Yes NoApple Watch Series 2 compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs
Windows Phone No NoBoth don't compatible with Windows Phone devices
Windows No NoBoth don't have a find phone feature
Web Portal No YesGarmin Fenix 5S allows you upload and view data on the online portal
Social Features Yes YesBoth have social features

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes YesBoth have Bluetooth data transfer technology
Wi-Fi Yes YesBoth have built-in Wi-Fi wireless connection
NFC Yes NoOnly Apple Watch Series 2 has NFC (Near Field Communication)
ANT+ No YesOnly Garmin Fenix 5S has ANT+ wireless technology
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