Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) and Garmin Instinct Solar. 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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 5 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
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 | 15.3 mm |
Weight | 26.7 g | 53 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Colours | - | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis 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 |
Modes | - | Stealth mode |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts | Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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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 Solar |
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Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Back | Composite back | - |
Case Details | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo |
Crown Type | Digital | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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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 | 132-224 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | Anthracite/black | Black/pure platinum | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Storage Capacity | 8 GB | - |
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CPU | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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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 Solar |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 56 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Siri, Nike+ Run Club | - |
Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD-810 |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |