In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch SE (GPS) and Garmin Instinct 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 SE (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | 45 mm |
| Height | - | 45 mm |
| Depth | - | 14.5 mm |
| Weight | - | 52 g |
| Body Details | Case only: 30.49 g | - |
| Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate | 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, 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, 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 | 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 SE (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 45 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Graphite | Electric lime |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | Regular | - |
| 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 | Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Pink sand | White | Black | - |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 MB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | S5 SiP | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| 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) GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Included Accessories | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | - |
| SAR Value | 0.2 W/kg (head), 0.14 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 | A2351 | - |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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