Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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 6 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 7 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 14 or later | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Width | - | 40 mm |
| Height | - | 40 mm |
| Depth | - | 13.3 mm |
| Weight | - | 42 g |
| Body Details | Case only: 30.5 g | - |
| Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
| Notifications | Calendar | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GNSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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| Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 156 x 156 pixels |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Deep orchid |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Band Type | Nike sport band | Band |
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| Band Size | S/M/L | - |
| Band Width | - | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 112-180 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Anthracite/black | Pure platinum/black | - |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 MB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S6 | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 18 hours | - |
| Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Included Accessories | Magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, Nike Run Club, GymKit | - |
| SAR Value | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
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