Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fēnix 7X Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin fēnix 7X Solar. 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 Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
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 -
Height 38.6 mm -
Depth 11.4 mm -
Weight 28.7 g -
Body Details - With band: 96 g
Case only: 68 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature
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, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
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 7X Solar
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Case Size 38 mm 51 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Ceramic back Metal
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium Slate grey
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Band Type Nike sport band Band
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 127-210 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
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Storage Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
CPU Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 37 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 90 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 1 year
GPS mode - up to 89 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 122 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 63 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 77 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 16 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 213 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 578 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 62 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 139 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
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) 0.75 W/kg (body), 0.27 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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