Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 4 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm -
Height 39.2 mm -
Depth 11.8 mm -
Weight 40.1 g -
Body Details - With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material Ceramic Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back Titanium
Case Details White ceramic | Grey ceramic Black titanium | White titanium
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Soft white/pebble | Grey/black -
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri -
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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