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Apple Watch Series 3 vs Garmin Fenix 2 Special Edition

Apple Watch Series 3 Garmin Fenix 2 Special Edition

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 tracks your activity
Calories Yes YesBoth show estimated calories burned
Sleep No NoBoth don't monitor sleep pattern
Heart Rate / Pulse Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 has built-in heart rate monitor
Distance Yes YesBoth track your running/walking distance
Steps Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 counts your steps
Pace Yes No
Speed Yes No
Stairs / Floors Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 has built-in altimeter for elevation feature
Exercise Tagging Yes YesBoth have exercise tagging feature
Smart Coach Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 provides real time fitness coaching
Goal Setting Yes YesBoth can help with your goals setting
Inactivity Alert Non/aBoth don't have inactivity alerts

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Navigation Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 has onboard GPS navigation
Compass Yesn/aApple Watch Series 3 has a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 has a reminder option
Stopwatch Yes YesBoth have stopwatch
Music Playback Yesn/aOnly Apple Watch Series 3 offers phone-free music
Weather Yes No*Weather forecast
Temperature Yes No
Voice commands Yes No
ReportsActivity

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications Yes YesBoth show smartphone notifications
Caller ID Yes YesBoth show caller ID notification
Music Control Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 allows control smartphone music player
Call Control Yesn/aApple Watch Series 3 allows you control phone calls
Camera Control Yesn/aApple Watch Series 3 has a smartphone's remote control function
Find Phone Yesn/aApple Watch Series 3 allows you to locate your phone

Battery

Duration1 days35 daysGarmin Fenix 2 Special Edition battery life is about 35.0 times longer
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery
Wireless Charging Yes No

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof Yes Yes
IP Rating5 ATMn/a
Weight53 grams85 gramsApple Watch Series 3 is 32.0 g lighter

User Interface

DisplayOLED ScreenLCD Screen
Display Size1.65 inchesn/a
Screen Resolution 312 x 390 pixels n/a
Color Display Yesn/a
Touch Screen Yesn/a
Sapphire glass Yes No*Scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass

Compatibility

Android No YesGarmin Fenix 2 Special Edition is compatibles with Android phones and tablets
iOS Yes YesBoth compatible iOS devices
OS X/Mac Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs
Windows Phone No NoBoth don't compatible with Windows Phone devices
Windows No NoBoth don't have a find phone feature
Web Portal No YesGarmin Fenix 2 Special Edition allows you upload and view data on the online portal
Social Features Yesn/aYou can integrate Apple Watch Series 3 with social networks and share information

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes YesBoth have Bluetooth data transfer technology
Wi-Fi Yes NoSelect Apple Watch Series 3 if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
NFC Yesn/aOnly Apple Watch Series 3 has NFC (Near Field Communication)
ANT+ No YesOnly Garmin Fenix 2 Special Edition has ANT+ wireless technology
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Apple Watch Series 3

Garmin Fenix 2 Special Edition