Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) and Garmin fēnix 5 Plus. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 47 mm
Height 38.6 mm 47 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 15.8 mm
Weight 26.7 g 86 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Case Size 38 mm 47 mm
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Composite back -
Case Details Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium Silver
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Band Type Nike sport band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 163-249 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Anthracite/black | Black/pure platinum Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Storage Capacity 8 GB 16 GB
CPU Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details - UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Siri, Nike+ Run Club Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
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