Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Instinct. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 5 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS | 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 | 34 mm | 45 mm |
| Height | 40 mm | 45 mm |
| Depth | 10.7 mm | 15.3 mm |
| Weight | 39.8 g | 53 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index | 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, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS | 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/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| CELLULAR | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | - |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
| SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
| Messaging Services | SMS | - |
| Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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| Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.57" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Bezel | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Stainless steel | Space grey aluminium | Space black stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Gold stainless steel | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Band Type | Milanese loop | Strap |
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| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-180 mm | 132-224 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Magnetic closure | Buckle |
| Band Material | Steel mesh | Silicone |
| Band Colour | White | Black | Pink sand | Space black | Gold | Seashell | Stone | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S4 | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| 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 | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay | STR3AMUP! |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G |
| SAR Value | 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb) | - |
| 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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