Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Instinct

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In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Instinct. 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 Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Instinct Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 4 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 45 mm
Height 38.6 mm 45 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 15.3 mm
Weight 42.4 g 53 g
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, 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, stress level, menstrual cycle, 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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct
Band Type Double Tour band Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-160 mm 132-224 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Barenia leather Silicone
Band Colour Fauve | Indigo | Marine Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam
STORAGE Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Orange Sport Band S/M Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri STR3AMUP!
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
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
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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