Apple Watch Sport vs Garmin Fenix
Design:
Apple Watch Sport
Design
Apple watch sport (1st generation) is the sporty gadget that no one knew they needed the most! It’s a wearable product that Apple introduced. It’s not like your normal watches that only tell time. This watch is separate and has various functionality features that are related to health and tracking as well. The material this sports watch is made of is lightweight aluminum along with strong ion-x glass which will keep your watch protected. The apple watch sport (1st generation) is made in such a way that it becomes accessible and safer to use for their customers. It's available in these pretty colors i.e. silver, Space Gray, and even rose gold. Read More
Garmin Fenix
Design
Garmin Fenix is a summer hit wristband that is made for athletes and people who enjoy hiking or running adventures. This product is the perfect band for summer as Garmin’s introduced it in their line of ultra-running products. Also, known to be as ABC which stands for altimeter, barometer, and compass. Some people gave it the name of Suunto ambit killer. It can withstand the toughest outdoor situations and also has a fancy look to it. Users can pair it with their outfits. With chemically strengthened glass, it proves quite durable. It's available in Black color. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Waterproof
Max Temperature
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Screen protection
Battery Life
Charging Time
Apple Watch Sport
Specifications
There are various specifications that the apple watch sport (1st generation) adheres the screen is made of a retina display with a screen size of around 1.5 inches. Equipped with a touch screen. It has a resolution of 340 x 272 pixels (~290 ppi density). The total weight of this product is around 25 g body (2.19 oz.) which is incredibly light-weight. Also, it’s water-resistant meaning one can wear it while workout or in rain but don't submerge it completely in water. Its splash-resistant with a maximum operating temperature range from 32° to 95° F (0° and 35° C). It has ion-x glass protection and a battery life of upto 18 hours. Read Full Specs
Garmin Fenix
Specifications
Garmin Fenix has a display type of a transflective monochrome LCD which works great even in bright sunlight. It has a display size of 1.2" (3.1 cm) in diameter. The resolution of Garmin Fenix is around 70 x 70 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 2.9 oz. Also, it's waterproof and therefore can withstand the depth of up to 5ATM. Users can use this product in areas where there are water bodies. The maximum operating temperature range is from -20º to 45ºC. The battery type used is rechargeable lithium-ion. The battery life of this product is up to 50 hrs. with GPS and works for 2 weeks with the sensor’s mode on. Read Full Specs
Activity Tracking:
GPS Tracking
Route Tracking
Heart Rate Monitoring
Blood Oxygenation
Activity Detection
Distance Tracking
Step Tracking
Elevation Tracking
Bike Ccadence Monitoring
Sleep Tracking
Calories Intake Tracking
Calories Burned Tracking
Weight Tracking
Water Intake Tracking
Body Temperature
Sport Activities Tracking
Apple Watch Sport
Activity Tracking:
Apple sport watch (1st generation) tracking features start from a GPS which features along with an accelerometer. While tracking or during the workout, turn on your route tracker, and this 1st generation apple sport watch will track the route. Include a heart rate sensor and a gyroscope. This watch will calculate the active calories, the distance tracked in a day, the steps taken and even the elevation crossed on a day. Although there is no sleep tracking but it features a cadence sensor. With multi-sports mode available, one can perform various physical activities and keep a track of their activities for a healthy lifestyle. Read More
Garmin Fenix
Activity Tracking:
There are many tracking features like the availability of GPS. The barometric altitude can be calculated very well. It has a route tracker and provides the navigation log track and even a guide about the navigation routes. Gamin Fenix features a heart rate monitor, user can view the heart rate data on the heart rate widget as the device uses the heart rate data. It will keep a track of the distance traveled, the steps taken in a day, and the elevation crossed in a day. With the multi-sport mode available, users can perform various challenges and keep a record of the activities done. Read More
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
IOS Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
Camera Remote Control
Apple Watch Sport
Compatibility & Connectivity
Apple watch sport (1st generation) is compatible with iPhone devices. It works pretty well with iPhone 5 and later iPhone devices. There is Wi-Fi available ((802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz). also, Bluetooth (4.0) connectivity is present. The apple watch will require Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and then will pair with the iPhone. Also, there is a need to sign up first by using the apple id. After the signup, one can enjoy the features of the apple watch. For users who want a camera function in this series, there is a built-in app camera remote control function that allows connectivity to the iPhone camera. Read More
Garmin Fenix
Compatibility & Connectivity
Garmin Fenix is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth technology in order to be compatible with phones. There is a phone connectivity feature available and therefore users can then pair it by using the application Garmin connect. Users can use the Garmin Connect application to pair their phones with the watch. The phone should be in the range of 10m from the watch. there is no availability of syncing wirelessly using WIFI. Although, there is no call control option. There is no built camera function available that can capture any pictures. Read More
Bottom Line
Apple Watch Sport Pros
- Features apple [pay
- Built very nicely
- A stylish and intricate design
- Features phone calling
- Easy to wear
- Fitness software is amazing
Garmin Fenix Pros
- GPS shows precise and accurate information
- Barometric altitude is a great addition
- Provide geocaching in hiking and provide navigation
- Pretty customizable
- Good battery life
- Features an external temperature sensor
Apple Watch Sport Cones
- Requires iPhone 5 and above
- A bit pricey
- Less battery life
- A performance issue occurs sometimes.
Garmin Fenix Cones
- Running features sometimes get disturbed
- The battery gets consumed in the map
- Has many bugs
- The software platform is a bit inconstant.
Design:
Apple Watch Sport
Design
Apple watch sport (1st generation) is the sporty gadget that no one knew they needed the most! It’s a wearable product that Apple introduced. It’s not like your normal watches that only tell time. This watch is separate and has various functionality features that are related to health and tracking as well. The material this sports watch is made of is lightweight aluminum along with strong ion-x glass which will keep your watch protected. The apple watch sport (1st generation) is made in such a way that it becomes accessible and safer to use for their customers. It's available in these pretty colors i.e. silver, Space Gray, and even rose gold. Read More
Garmin Fenix
Design
Garmin Fenix is a summer hit wristband that is made for athletes and people who enjoy hiking or running adventures. This product is the perfect band for summer as Garmin’s introduced it in their line of ultra-running products. Also, known to be as ABC which stands for altimeter, barometer, and compass. Some people gave it the name of Suunto ambit killer. It can withstand the toughest outdoor situations and also has a fancy look to it. Users can pair it with their outfits. With chemically strengthened glass, it proves quite durable. It's available in Black color. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Max Temperature
Waterproof
Screen protection
Battery Life
Apple Watch Sport
Specifications
There are various specifications that the apple watch sport (1st generation) adheres the screen is made of a retina display with a screen size of around 1.5 inches. Equipped with a touch screen. It has a resolution of 340 x 272 pixels (~290 ppi density). The total weight of this product is around 25 g body (2.19 oz.) which is incredibly light-weight. Also, it’s water-resistant meaning one can wear it while workout or in rain but don't submerge it completely in water. Its splash-resistant with a maximum operating temperature range from 32° to 95° F (0° and 35° C). It has ion-x glass protection and a battery life of upto 18 hours. Read More
Garmin Fenix
Specifications
Garmin Fenix has a display type of a transflective monochrome LCD which works great even in bright sunlight. It has a display size of 1.2" (3.1 cm) in diameter. The resolution of Garmin Fenix is around 70 x 70 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 2.9 oz. Also, it's waterproof and therefore can withstand the depth of up to 5ATM. Users can use this product in areas where there are water bodies. The maximum operating temperature range is from -20º to 45ºC. The battery type used is rechargeable lithium-ion. The battery life of this product is up to 50 hrs. with GPS and works for 2 weeks with the sensor’s mode on. Read More
Activity Tracking:
Charging Time
GPS Tracking
Route Tracking
Heart Rate Monitoring
Blood Oxygenation
Activity Detection
Distance Tracking
Step Tracking
Elevation Tracking
Bike Ccadence Monitoring
Sleep Tracking
Calories Intake Tracking
Calories Burned Tracking
Weight Tracking
Water Intake Tracking
Body Temperature
Sport Activities Tracking
Apple Watch Sport
Activity Tracking:
Apple sport watch (1st generation) tracking features start from a GPS which features along with an accelerometer. While tracking or during the workout, turn on your route tracker, and this 1st generation apple sport watch will track the route. Include a heart rate sensor and a gyroscope. This watch will calculate the active calories, the distance tracked in a day, the steps taken and even the elevation crossed on a day. Although there is no sleep tracking but it features a cadence sensor. With multi-sports mode available, one can perform various physical activities and keep a track of their activities for a healthy lifestyle. Read More
Garmin Fenix
Activity Tracking:
There are many tracking features like the availability of GPS. The barometric altitude can be calculated very well. It has a route tracker and provides the navigation log track and even a guide about the navigation routes. Gamin Fenix features a heart rate monitor, user can view the heart rate data on the heart rate widget as the device uses the heart rate data. It will keep a track of the distance traveled, the steps taken in a day, and the elevation crossed in a day. With the multi-sport mode available, users can perform various challenges and keep a record of the activities done. Read More
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
Apple Watch Sport
Compatibility & Connectivity
Apple watch sport (1st generation) is compatible with iPhone devices. It works pretty well with iPhone 5 and later iPhone devices. There is Wi-Fi available ((802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz). also, Bluetooth (4.0) connectivity is present. The apple watch will require Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and then will pair with the iPhone. Also, there is a need to sign up first by using the apple id. After the signup, one can enjoy the features of the apple watch. For users who want a camera function in this series, there is a built-in app camera remote control function that allows connectivity to the iPhone camera. Read More
Garmin Fenix
Compatibility & Connectivity
Garmin Fenix is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth technology in order to be compatible with phones. There is a phone connectivity feature available and therefore users can then pair it by using the application Garmin connect. Users can use the Garmin Connect application to pair their phones with the watch. The phone should be in the range of 10m from the watch. there is no availability of syncing wirelessly using WIFI. Although, there is no call control option. There is no built camera function available that can capture any pictures. Read More
Bottom Line
Apple Watch Sport Pros
- Features apple [pay
- Built very nicely
- A stylish and intricate design
- Features phone calling
- Easy to wear
- Fitness software is amazing
Garmin Fenix Pros
- GPS shows precise and accurate information
- Barometric altitude is a great addition
- Provide geocaching in hiking and provide navigation
- Pretty customizable
- Good battery life
- Features an external temperature sensor
Apple Watch Sport Cones
- Requires iPhone 5 and above
- A bit pricey
- Less battery life
- A performance issue occurs sometimes.
Garmin Fenix Cones
- Running features sometimes get disturbed
- The battery gets consumed in the map
- Has many bugs
- The software platform is a bit inconstant.