In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Instinct 2. 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.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| 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 | 33.3 mm | 45 mm |
| Height | 38.6 mm | 45 mm |
| Depth | 11.4 mm | 14.5 mm |
| Weight | 42.4 g | 52 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 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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| 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, 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 Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
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| 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 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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| Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 176 x 176 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 2 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Case Size | 38 mm | 45 mm |
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| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Case Back | Ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Stainless steel | Graphite | Electric lime |
| Crown Type | Digital | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Band Type | Double Tour band | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-160 mm | 135-230 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Barenia leather | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Fauve | Indigo | Marine | - |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 MB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S3 | - |
| Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 18 hours | - |
| Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Orange Sport Band S/M | Charging/data cable |
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| 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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