Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Approach S42. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 5 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 12 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Golf |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 34 mm | 43.4 mm |
Height | 40 mm | 43.4 mm |
Depth | 10.7 mm | 11.7 mm |
Weight | 30.1 g | 43 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | - |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, gyro sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS | Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, incoming calls, applications |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver | GPS receiver |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | - |
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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 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour |
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Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Metal |
Case Back | All ceramic and sapphire crystal back | - |
Case Details | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Band Type | Nike sport band | Band |
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Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 125-202 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | Pure platinum/black | Summit white | Anthracite/black | Black | Black | White | Light sand |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 64 MB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S4 | - |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 10 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days GPS mode - up to 15 hours |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, Nike+ Run Club, GymKit | - |
SAR Value | 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |