In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. 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 Instinct 2 Solar |
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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 | - |
Width | - | 45 mm |
Height | - | 45 mm |
Depth | - | 14.5 mm |
Weight | - | 53 g |
Body Details | Case only: 32 g | - |
Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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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 | 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, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) | 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 Instinct 2 Solar |
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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 Instinct 2 Solar |
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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, ANT+ |
DISPLAY | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 352 x 430 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Power Glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Case Size | 41 mm | 45 mm |
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Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
Case Details | Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Mist grey | Graphite |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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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 | 135-230 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 Instinct 2 Solar |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 MB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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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 Instinct 2 Solar |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | - |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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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) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Manufacturer Model Number | A2476 | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |