In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) 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 Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | WatchOS 5 | - |
| 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 | 26.7 g | 52 g |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | 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 | Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts | 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 | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | 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 Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | 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 | Ion-X glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Case Size | 38 mm | 45 mm |
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| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Case Back | Composite back | - |
| Case Details | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Graphite | Electric lime |
| Crown Type | Digital | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Band Type | Nike sport band | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 135-230 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Anthracite/black | Black/pure platinum | - |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 32 MB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S3 | - |
| Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | 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 Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Siri, Nike+ Run Club | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
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