In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) and Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS). 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 Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 5 | WatchOS 5 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 or later | iOS |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
Width | 33.3 mm | 34 mm |
Height | 38.6 mm | 40 mm |
Depth | 11.4 mm | 10.7 mm |
Weight | 26.7 g | 30.1 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Anodised aluminium |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GNSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) |
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Type | OLED - colour | LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Ion-X glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) |
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CASE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) |
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Case Size | 38 mm | 40 mm |
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Case Back | Composite back | All ceramic and sapphire crystal back |
Case Details | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium |
Crown Type | Digital | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) |
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Band Type | Sport band | Nike sport band |
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Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 130-200 mm |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Black | White | Fog | Pink sand | Grey | Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black | Summit white | Black |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
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CPU Type | S3 | S4 |
Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | W3 Apple wireless chip |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 18 hours |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable |
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SAR Value | - | 0.07 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |