Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular). 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 | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS 7 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 14 or later |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 45 mm | - |
Height | 45 mm | - |
Depth | 15.3 mm | - |
Weight | 53 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 30.68 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate |
Modes | Stealth mode | - |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, Email |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GNSS receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CELLULAR | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 |
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4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 |
Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
Screen Protection | Power Glass | Ion-X glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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Band Type | Band | Nike sport band |
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Band Size | - | S/M/L |
Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | 130-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo | Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black |
STORAGE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S5 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
BATTERY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 56 day(s) | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s) |
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Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct Solar | Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD-810 | - |
SAR Value | - | 0.18 W/kg (head), 0.92 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2355 |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |