In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | - | WatchOS 6 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS |
| 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 | 45 mm | 34 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 40 mm |
| Depth | 15.3 mm | 10.74 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | 30.8 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS |
| 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/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | LTPO OLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Strap | 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 | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black |
| STORAGE | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S5 |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 18 hours |
| 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) |
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| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | Apple Pay, Nike Run Club |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | - |
| SAR Value | - | 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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