Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) vs. Garmin Approach S42

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) and Garmin Approach S42. 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 4 (GPS) vs. Garmin Approach S42 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Approach S42
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 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) Garmin Approach S42
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, gyro sensor
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
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Approach S42
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Approach S42
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
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) Garmin Approach S42
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Approach S42
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Metal
Case Back All ceramic and sapphire crystal back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Approach S42
Band Type Nike sport band Band
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 | Anthracite/black | Summit white | Black Black | White | Light sand
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Approach S42
Storage Capacity 16 GB 64 MB
CPU Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Approach S42
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Approach S42
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Approach S42
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
SAR Value 0.07 W/kg (head), 0.07 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
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