Apple Watch Sport vs Garmin Instinct 2
Design:
Apple Watch Sport
Design
Apple watch sport (1st generation) is the sporty gadget that no one knew they needed the most! It’s a wearable product that Apple introduced. It’s not like your normal watches that only tell time. This watch is separate and has various functionality features that are related to health and tracking as well. The material this sports watch is made of is lightweight aluminum along with strong ion-x glass which will keep your watch protected. The apple watch sport (1st generation) is made in such a way that it becomes accessible and safer to use for their customers. It's available in these pretty colors i.e. silver, Space Gray, and even rose gold. Read More
Garmin Instinct 2
Design
Garmin instinct 2 is the GPS smartwatch that not only has good features but has a good price too. Known for its ABC feature (altitude, barometer, and compass) this means a good hike is guaranteed. These amazing features make it a great piece for people who want to track their fitness, sleep, and navigation. The lens material is made of chemically strengthened glass. The bezel material used is fiber-reinforced polymer along with the case material is also made of fiber-reinforced polymer. The strap material is made of silicone which is incredibly durable and has a long-lasting life. It's available in these two pretty colors i.e. graphite and electric lime. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Waterproof
Max Temperature
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Screen protection
Battery Life
Charging Time
Apple Watch Sport
Specifications
There are various specifications that the apple watch sport (1st generation) adheres the screen is made of a retina display with a screen size of around 1.5 inches. Equipped with a touch screen. It has a resolution of 340 x 272 pixels (~290 ppi density). The total weight of this product is around 25 g body (2.19 oz.) which is incredibly light-weight. Also, it’s water-resistant meaning one can wear it while workout or in rain but don't submerge it completely in water. Its splash-resistant with a maximum operating temperature range from 32° to 95° F (0° and 35° C). It has ion-x glass protection and a battery life of upto 18 hours. Read Full Specs
Garmin Instinct 2
Specifications
There are various specifications that the Garmin instinct 2 holds like the screen size of the product is 0.9" x 0.9" (23 x 23 mm). Although, there is no touchscreen available, and has a display resolution of 176 x 176 pixels. This resolution is quite an improvement in this model. The weight of this product is around 52g. Also, it’s waterproof and has water resistance up to 10 ATM. The watch band is replaceable and can be changed based on the user's needs. The battery life of the product lasts around 30 hours with GPS and without GPS it can last up to 70 hours. Read Full Specs
Activity Tracking:
GPS Tracking
Route Tracking
Heart Rate Monitoring
Blood Oxygenation
Activity Detection
Distance Tracking
Step Tracking
Elevation Tracking
Bike Ccadence Monitoring
Sleep Tracking
Calories Intake Tracking
Calories Burned Tracking
Weight Tracking
Water Intake Tracking
Body Temperature
Sport Activities Tracking
Apple Watch Sport
Activity Tracking:
Apple sport watch (1st generation) tracking features start from a GPS which features along with an accelerometer. While tracking or during the workout, turn on your route tracker, and this 1st generation apple sport watch will track the route. Include a heart rate sensor and a gyroscope. This watch will calculate the active calories, the distance tracked in a day, the steps taken and even the elevation crossed on a day. Although there is no sleep tracking but it features a cadence sensor. With multi-sports mode available, one can perform various physical activities and keep a track of their activities for a healthy lifestyle. Read More
Garmin Instinct 2
Activity Tracking:
There are various tracking features that the Garmin instinct 2 holds like the availability of GPS. It has a route tracker available. There is a heart rate tracker available which will track a 24-hour heart rate along with the blood oxygenation level. It will track various fitness features such as the distance traveled, the steps taken in a day, and the elevation crossed in a day. There is a cadence sensor available that will track the average cadences in a day. The sleep tracker will help track the sleep. The multi-sports mode is present that will help perform various challenges and tracking activities. Read More
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
IOS Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
Camera Remote Control
Apple Watch Sport
Compatibility & Connectivity
Apple watch sport (1st generation) is compatible with iPhone devices. It works pretty well with iPhone 5 and later iPhone devices. There is Wi-Fi available ((802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz). also, Bluetooth (4.0) connectivity is present. The apple watch will require Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and then will pair with the iPhone. Also, there is a need to sign up first by using the apple id. After the signup, one can enjoy the features of the apple watch. For users who want a camera function in this series, there is a built-in app camera remote control function that allows connectivity to the iPhone camera. Read More
Garmin Instinct 2
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin instinct 2 is compatible with both modern android and iPhone devices. It also stays compatible with the iPad and iPod touch. Users can connect it to their computers using USB ports. Similarly, for mac, it's also compatible and will connect with Mac OS 10.4 and above. It will sync the data wirelessly using the Garmin connect app. Also, it provides a connectivity option with the Garmin training center. There are call control options so user can answer their calls using a smartwatch using Bluetooth technology. There is no built-in camera control function available therefore users will need their phone sidewise. Read More
Bottom Line
Apple Watch Sport Pros
- Features apple [pay
- Built very nicely
- A stylish and intricate design
- Features phone calling
- Easy to wear
- Fitness software is amazing
Garmin Instinct 2 Pros
- GPS tracking is excellent
- Good battery life
- HR sensor is updated
- Health snapshot
- Garmin pay
- Garmin Connect
Apple Watch Sport Cones
- Requires iPhone 5 and above
- A bit pricey
- Less battery life
- A performance issue occurs sometimes.
Garmin Instinct 2 Cones
- Maps aren’t displayed
- Less sport type features
- On-board music unavailability
- Fewer smartwatch features
Design:
Apple Watch Sport
Design
Apple watch sport (1st generation) is the sporty gadget that no one knew they needed the most! It’s a wearable product that Apple introduced. It’s not like your normal watches that only tell time. This watch is separate and has various functionality features that are related to health and tracking as well. The material this sports watch is made of is lightweight aluminum along with strong ion-x glass which will keep your watch protected. The apple watch sport (1st generation) is made in such a way that it becomes accessible and safer to use for their customers. It's available in these pretty colors i.e. silver, Space Gray, and even rose gold. Read More
Garmin Instinct 2
Design
Garmin instinct 2 is the GPS smartwatch that not only has good features but has a good price too. Known for its ABC feature (altitude, barometer, and compass) this means a good hike is guaranteed. These amazing features make it a great piece for people who want to track their fitness, sleep, and navigation. The lens material is made of chemically strengthened glass. The bezel material used is fiber-reinforced polymer along with the case material is also made of fiber-reinforced polymer. The strap material is made of silicone which is incredibly durable and has a long-lasting life. It's available in these two pretty colors i.e. graphite and electric lime. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Max Temperature
Waterproof
Screen protection
Battery Life
Apple Watch Sport
Specifications
There are various specifications that the apple watch sport (1st generation) adheres the screen is made of a retina display with a screen size of around 1.5 inches. Equipped with a touch screen. It has a resolution of 340 x 272 pixels (~290 ppi density). The total weight of this product is around 25 g body (2.19 oz.) which is incredibly light-weight. Also, it’s water-resistant meaning one can wear it while workout or in rain but don't submerge it completely in water. Its splash-resistant with a maximum operating temperature range from 32° to 95° F (0° and 35° C). It has ion-x glass protection and a battery life of upto 18 hours. Read More
Garmin Instinct 2
Specifications
There are various specifications that the Garmin instinct 2 holds like the screen size of the product is 0.9" x 0.9" (23 x 23 mm). Although, there is no touchscreen available, and has a display resolution of 176 x 176 pixels. This resolution is quite an improvement in this model. The weight of this product is around 52g. Also, it’s waterproof and has water resistance up to 10 ATM. The watch band is replaceable and can be changed based on the user's needs. The battery life of the product lasts around 30 hours with GPS and without GPS it can last up to 70 hours. Read More
Activity Tracking:
Charging Time
GPS Tracking
Route Tracking
Heart Rate Monitoring
Blood Oxygenation
Activity Detection
Distance Tracking
Step Tracking
Elevation Tracking
Bike Ccadence Monitoring
Sleep Tracking
Calories Intake Tracking
Calories Burned Tracking
Weight Tracking
Water Intake Tracking
Body Temperature
Sport Activities Tracking
Apple Watch Sport
Activity Tracking:
Apple sport watch (1st generation) tracking features start from a GPS which features along with an accelerometer. While tracking or during the workout, turn on your route tracker, and this 1st generation apple sport watch will track the route. Include a heart rate sensor and a gyroscope. This watch will calculate the active calories, the distance tracked in a day, the steps taken and even the elevation crossed on a day. Although there is no sleep tracking but it features a cadence sensor. With multi-sports mode available, one can perform various physical activities and keep a track of their activities for a healthy lifestyle. Read More
Garmin Instinct 2
Activity Tracking:
There are various tracking features that the Garmin instinct 2 holds like the availability of GPS. It has a route tracker available. There is a heart rate tracker available which will track a 24-hour heart rate along with the blood oxygenation level. It will track various fitness features such as the distance traveled, the steps taken in a day, and the elevation crossed in a day. There is a cadence sensor available that will track the average cadences in a day. The sleep tracker will help track the sleep. The multi-sports mode is present that will help perform various challenges and tracking activities. Read More
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
Apple Watch Sport
Compatibility & Connectivity
Apple watch sport (1st generation) is compatible with iPhone devices. It works pretty well with iPhone 5 and later iPhone devices. There is Wi-Fi available ((802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz). also, Bluetooth (4.0) connectivity is present. The apple watch will require Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and then will pair with the iPhone. Also, there is a need to sign up first by using the apple id. After the signup, one can enjoy the features of the apple watch. For users who want a camera function in this series, there is a built-in app camera remote control function that allows connectivity to the iPhone camera. Read More
Garmin Instinct 2
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin instinct 2 is compatible with both modern android and iPhone devices. It also stays compatible with the iPad and iPod touch. Users can connect it to their computers using USB ports. Similarly, for mac, it's also compatible and will connect with Mac OS 10.4 and above. It will sync the data wirelessly using the Garmin connect app. Also, it provides a connectivity option with the Garmin training center. There are call control options so user can answer their calls using a smartwatch using Bluetooth technology. There is no built-in camera control function available therefore users will need their phone sidewise. Read More
Bottom Line
Apple Watch Sport Pros
- Features apple [pay
- Built very nicely
- A stylish and intricate design
- Features phone calling
- Easy to wear
- Fitness software is amazing
Garmin Instinct 2 Pros
- GPS tracking is excellent
- Good battery life
- HR sensor is updated
- Health snapshot
- Garmin pay
- Garmin Connect
Apple Watch Sport Cones
- Requires iPhone 5 and above
- A bit pricey
- Less battery life
- A performance issue occurs sometimes.
Garmin Instinct 2 Cones
- Maps aren’t displayed
- Less sport type features
- On-board music unavailability
- Fewer smartwatch features