In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) and Garmin Instinct. 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) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | WatchOS 5 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 or later | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Width | 33.3 mm | 45 mm |
| Height | 38.6 mm | 45 mm |
| Depth | 11.4 mm | 15.3 mm |
| Weight | 26.7 g | 53 g |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
|---|---|---|
| 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, menstrual cycle, hydration |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GNSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Case Size | 38 mm | - |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Bezel | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Case Back | Composite back | - |
| Case Details | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red |
| Crown Type | Digital | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Strap |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 132-224 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | White | Fog | Pink sand | Grey | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Storage Capacity | 8 GB | - |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | S3 | - |
| Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 18 hours | 14 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | - | STR3AMUP! |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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