Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire

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Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire. 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 fēnix 6 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
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, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 47 mm
Height 38.6 mm 47 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 14.7 mm
Weight 28.7 g 60 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, 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, 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 Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
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 fēnix 6 Sapphire
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Case Size 38 mm 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back Metal
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium Carbon grey DLC | Titanium
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Band Type Nike sport band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 125-208 mm
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 | Ember orange | Titanium
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 48 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri, Nike+ Run Club Garmin Pay
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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