Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. 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 Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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 40 mm
Height 39.2 mm 40 mm
Depth 11.8 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 40.1 g 43 g
Body Material Ceramic Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
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, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - 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 Instinct 2S Solar
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 Instinct 2S Solar
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size 38 mm 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details White ceramic | Grey ceramic Neo tropic
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 112-180 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 Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 MB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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