Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Approach S42

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Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Approach S42. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Approach S42 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S42
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 4 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 43.4 mm
Height 38.6 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 28.7 g 43 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S42
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S42
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S42
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S42
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S42
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S42
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Metal
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S42
Band Type Nike sport band Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black | Bright crimson/black | Black/pure platinum | Midnight fog Black | White | Light sand
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S42
Storage Capacity 16 GB 64 MB
CPU Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S42
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S42
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S42
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri, Nike+ Run Club -
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
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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