After doing a few test runs with the Apple Watch Ultra and my trusty Garmin Fenix 7 on my wrist, I soon realized that the GPS was pretty spot on — both gave me very similar results. I even Below the data from the F6 and the AW 4. As you can see, the data form the F6 is at best random, and never reaches over 125 bpm, where the AW4 shows very expected behavior with increases in heart rate during downhill skiing and lowering of the heart rate during the lift ride back up. I have noticed that the wrist heart rate monitor on the F6 Garmin vs Apple Watch For Running: The Ultimate Comparison Price and Value: With the Apple Watch, you can basically pick from the latest Apple Watch Series 8, the most affordable Series 3, or the mid-range Apple Watch SE. All these watches are priced between $180 and $400 for the base models. To better challenge its big-name competitors, the $449 Garmin Venu 2 Plus introduces on-wrist calls and voice assistants. While it maintains Garmin’s reputation for thorough fitness tracking and is dustproof and water-resistant. Apple Watch Series 7. Garmin Fenix 6 Solar. The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water. ATM rating. Garmin Venu 2 Plus. Design. Sensors. Garmin Fenix 6 Solar. Design. Sensors. Apple Watch Series 5 GPS + Cellular Stainless Steel Case 44mm. Apple Watch. MORE. News; Reviews; Garmin Fenix 5 Series; Garmin Fenix 6 Series; Garmin Venu 3 (& Venu 2 and Venu 2 Plus) Garmin Venu Sq and Venu 2 Sq; Garmin Vivoactive 3; Apple Watches cost between $160 and $400 for the most basic models. Garmin running watches cost from $150 to $400 for the base models. More expensive versions with additional features are available. The most affordable Garmin is the Venu SQ. They start at around $150. Next, the Forerunner 55 is about $200. At under $500 in the US, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is pitched around the same price as the mid-range Garmin Instinct 2 or Suunto 9, which means it won’t convert anyone looking at spending upwards I need to replace my Apple Watch and am considering the Garmin. I'm fairly tightly bound to the Apple ecosystem, but I can live without texts and phone calls on my wrist. My primary usage is the GPS and health apps (heart, O2, etc.). And, if I'm being honest, I like the style of the Garmin vDyUN.