Garmin Fenix 3 vs Apple Watch Series 3
| Product Name | Garmin Fenix 3Apple Watch Series 3 |
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| Brand | Garmin Apple |
| Category | Smartwatch Smartwatch |
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General
| Release | January 5, 2015 September, 2017 |
| Device Name | Garmin Fenix 3 Apple Watch Series 3 |
| Device Type | Fitness GPS Smartwatch Smartwatch |
| Device Model | 010-01338-05 (silver with red band), 010-01338-00 (grey with black band) MR352LL/A |
| Box Items | Fēnix 3, USB charging/data cable, AC adapter, Quick start manual Space Gray Aluminum Case, Sport Band (can be configured for either S/M or M/L length), 1m Magnetic Charging Cable, 5W USB Power Adapter |
| Predecessor | Garmin Fenix 2 |
| Successor | Garmin Fenix 5S, Garmin Fenix 5, Garmin Fenix 5X |
Body
| Shape | Circular Rectangle |
| Case Dimensions | 51 x 51 x 15.5 mm 42.5 x 36.4 x 11.4 mm (1.67 x 1.43 x 0.45 in) |
| Case/Bezel | Case: Fiber-reinforced polymer, Bezel: Stainless steel Stainless Steel/Ceramic back |
| Strap Material | Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Nylon, Fluoroelastomer Rubber, Leather, Stainless Steel |
| Strap/Band Size | 26 mm |
| Replaceable Band | Yes, QuickFit™ |
| Weight | 82 g 52.8 g (1.87 oz) |
| IP Rating | - IPX7 |
| Water Resistance | 10 ATM (100 meters) Dust/water Proof over 50 meter |
| Colors | 010-01338-05 (silver with red band), 010-01338-00 (grey with black band) Space Black, Silver |
| Other Information | - |
Display
| Type | Sunlight readable Garmin Chroma Display AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 1.2 Inch (30.4 mm) 1.65 inches, 8.6 cm2 |
| Screen Resolution | 218 x 218 pixels 390 x 312 pixels |
| Pixel Density | - 303 ppi |
| Multi Touch | Yes Yes |
| Screen Protection | Domed glass Sapphire crystal glass |
Platform
| Operating System | Garmin Connect IQ watchOS 4.0 |
| Chipset | - Apple S3 |
| CPU | - Dual-core |
| GPU | - PowerVR |
Memory
| RAM | - 768MB RAM |
| Internal Memory | 32 MB 16GB |
| SD Card Slot | - No |
Cellular Network
| Technology | No GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Bands | No 2G Bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 3G Bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 / 800 - Europe, Australia (A1891) HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 800 - USA, LATAM, Canada (A1861) HSDPA 2100 - China (A1892) 4G Bands: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 26(850) - Europe, Australia (A1891) LTE band 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 41(2500) - USA, LATAM, Canada (A1861) LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - China (A1892) |
| SIM | No Apple e-SIM |
| Speed | No HSPA, LTE |
Activity Tracker
| Distance | Yes Yes |
| Heart Rate | Yes Yes |
| Steps | Yes Yes |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Yes 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS + GLONASS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| WiFi | Yes Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| NFC | No Yes |
| USB | No No |
| Radio | No No |
Control
| Touch | Yes Yes |
| Watchface | Customizable Digital, Analog, Custom |
| Voice Command | - Yes |
| Personal Assistant | - Siri |
| Smartphone Compatibility | iPhone, Android, Windows iPhone Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) requires an iPhone 6/iOS 11 |
| Smartphone Companion App | Garmin Connect App Apple Watch |
Notifications
| Activity Alert | Yes Yes |
| SMS | Yes Yes |
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| Incoming Call Alert | Yes Yes |
| Calendar Reminder | Yes Yes |
| Weather Forecast | Yes Yes |
Sensors
| Accelerometer | Yes Yes |
| Gyro | - Yes |
| Heart Rate | Yes No |
| Light | - Yes |
| Compass/Magnetometer | Yes Yes |
| Vibration/Haptics engine | - Yes |
| Other Sensors | Barometric altimeter, Thermometer |
Sound
| Speaker | No Yes |
| Microphone | No Yes |
Battery
| Capacity | - Li-Ion 273 mAh |
| Battery Life | Smartwatch mode: Up to 2 weeks, GPS mode: Up to 20 hours 18 hrs |
| Standby | Up to 50 hours - |
| Talk-Time | - - |
| Wireless Charging | - Magnetic charging cable |
| Charging Time | - |
| Quick Charging | - - |
Additional Features
| Language | English |
| App Store | Garmin Connect IQ Store Apple store |
| Builtin Payment Service | No Yes |
| Bluetooth Music | - Yes |
| Other Features | - |
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