In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) and Garmin Instinct. 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 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 5 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 34 mm | 45 mm |
Height | 40 mm | 45 mm |
Depth | 10.7 mm | 15.3 mm |
Weight | 30.1 g | 53 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration |
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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp |
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 |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Case Back | All ceramic and sapphire crystal back | - |
Case Details | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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Band Type | Nike sport band | Strap |
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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 | Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black | Summit white | Black | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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CPU | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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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) | Garmin Instinct |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 14 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | STR3AMUP! |
Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G |
SAR Value | 0.07 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |