Garmin D2 Delta vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin D2 Delta and Apple Watch Series 8 (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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin D2 Delta vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin D2 Delta Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 47 mm -
Height 47 mm -
Depth 15.8 mm -
Weight 76 g -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin D2 Delta Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, 3-axis compass Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display
Notifications SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin D2 Delta Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin D2 Delta Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Domed sapphire crystal Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin D2 Delta Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin D2 Delta Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Case Size 47 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Titanium -
Case Back Metal Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin D2 Delta Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Brown Midnight | Starlight | Red | White
STORAGE Garmin D2 Delta Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
CPU Garmin D2 Delta Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin D2 Delta Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 day(s) 18 hours
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)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin D2 Delta Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black) Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Pilot Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2770
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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