Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin D2 Delta

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin D2 Delta. 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 Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin D2 Delta Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin D2 Delta
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 47 mm
Height 38.6 mm 47 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 15.8 mm
Weight 28.7 g 76 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin D2 Delta
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, 3-axis compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling Music remote handling, HRmax, camera remote control, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin D2 Delta
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin D2 Delta
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin D2 Delta
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Domed sapphire crystal
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin D2 Delta
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin D2 Delta
Case Size 38 mm 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Back Ceramic back Metal
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel Silver
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin D2 Delta
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Leather
Band Colour White | Black | Fog | Pink sand | Seashell | Dark olive | Soft white | Grey | Space black Brown
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin D2 Delta
Storage Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin D2 Delta
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin D2 Delta
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 45 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin D2 Delta
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black)
Preloaded Software Siri Garmin Pay, Garmin Pilot
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
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