Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) and Garmin Instinct. 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.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | WatchOS 5 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS | iOS, Android |
| 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 | 34 mm | 45 mm |
| Height | 40 mm | 45 mm |
| Depth | 10.7 mm | 15.3 mm |
| Weight | 30.1 g | 53 g |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration |
| 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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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| Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Bezel | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Case Back | All ceramic and sapphire crystal back | - |
| Case Details | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Strap |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 132-224 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
| Band Colour | White | Seashell | Black | Pink sand | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S4 | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 18 hours | 14 day(s) |
| 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) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Instinct |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | - | STR3AMUP! |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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