Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. 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 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 6 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm -
Height 40 mm -
Depth 10.74 mm -
Weight 30.8 g -
Body Details - With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material Aluminium Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type LTPO OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Titanium
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium Black titanium | White titanium
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type Nike sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black -
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S5 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, Nike Run Club -
SAR Value 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb) 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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