Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) vs. Garmin Instinct Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) vs. Garmin Instinct Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin Instinct Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 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
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
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin Instinct Solar
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
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
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin Instinct Solar
Case Size 38 mm -
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
Band Type Nike sport band Band
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
Storage Capacity 8 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin Instinct Solar
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin Instinct Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri, Nike+ Run Club -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
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