Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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 7 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 8 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 15 or later | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Width | - | 40 mm |
| Height | - | 40 mm |
| Depth | - | 13.3 mm |
| Weight | - | 42 g |
| Body Details | Case only: 32 g | - |
| Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, 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, voice (intelligent assistant) | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS 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 Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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| Resolution | 352 x 430 pixels | 156 x 156 pixels |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Case Size | 41 mm | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Green aluminium | Blue aluminium | Red aluminium | Deep orchid |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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| Band Size | Regular | - |
| Band Width | - | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 112-180 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Midnight | Starlight | Clover | Abyss blue | Red | - |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 MB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S7 | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 18 hours | - |
| Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Included Accessories | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | - |
| Compliant Standards | IP6X | - |
| SAR Value | 0.26 W/kg (head), 0.4 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 | A2473 | - |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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