Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike SE (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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 7 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 14 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Body Details | Case only: 30.68 g | With band: 70 g Case only: 47 g |
Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate | 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, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support | 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 | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GNSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | - |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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3M UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 | - |
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4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | - |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
DISPLAY | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Sapphire glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | Titanium |
Case Details | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Black titanium | White titanium |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Band Type | Nike sport band | Band |
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Band Size | S/M/L | - |
Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 125-208 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black | - |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S5 SiP | - |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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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 | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Included Accessories | Magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | - |
SAR Value | 0.18 W/kg (head), 0.92 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 |
Manufacturer Model Number | A2355 | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |