Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 4 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 45.1 mm
Height 39.2 mm 45.1 mm
Depth 11.8 mm 12.8 mm
Weight 40.1 g 50.5 g
Body Material Ceramic Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration
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, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, animated workouts
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger
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 Legacy Hero Series First Avenger
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger
Case Size 38 mm 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Brushed stainless steel
Case Back Ceramic back Polymer
Case Details White ceramic | Grey ceramic Silver / midnight blue
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 135-200 mm
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Tactical leather
Band Colour Soft white/pebble | Grey/black Brown
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hours 8 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 8 days
GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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