Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Swim 2. 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

Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 12 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 42 mm
Height 40 mm 42 mm
Depth 10.7 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 30.1 g 36 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Case Size 40 mm 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Back All ceramic and sapphire crystal back -
Case Details Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium Slate
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Band Type Nike sport band Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 129-197 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Pure platinum/black | Summit white | Anthracite/black | Black Slate
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Pool and OHR mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, Nike+ Run Club, GymKit -
SAR Value 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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