Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (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 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 6 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 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 10.74 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 30.8 g 36 g
Body Material Aluminium -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic 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, menstrual cycle 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, 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 -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (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
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Case Size 40 mm 42 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium Slate
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Band Type Nike sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 129-197 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black Slate
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S5 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (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 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, Nike Run Club -
SAR Value 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 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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