In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin epix Gen 2. 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 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 8 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 15 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Body Details | Case only: 32 g | With band: 76 g Case only: 53 g |
Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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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, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG | 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 | Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support | 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, high and low heart rate | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS 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 | - |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | - |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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3M UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 | - |
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4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | - |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
DISPLAY | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 352 x 430 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Case Size | 41 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
Bezel | - | Passivated stainless steel |
Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | Steel |
Case Details | Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Slate steel |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Band Type | Nike sport band | Band |
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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 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 16 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S7 | - |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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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 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Included Accessories | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | - |
Compliant Standards | IP6X | - |
SAR Value | 0.7 W/kg (head), 1.5 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 |
Manufacturer Model Number | A2476 | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |