Nike Apple Watch vs. Apple Watch Series 3

Hi

No - Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 models feature include a Nike Band, exclusive Nike watch faces (along with the standard Apple Watch watch faces) and closer integration with the Nike+ Run Club app. The Nike watch faces include a permanent complication / shortcut for launching the app.

Otherwise, the models have the same internal hardware features as the comparable model (case material and GPS or GPS + Cellular version) and the same standard features of watchOS. The Nike+ Run Club app can also be installed on other Apple Watch models.

Note that Nike+ models are only available in aluminium case versions, with Ion-X glass. Other Series 3 models offer the option of a stainless steel case and sapphire crystal (or ceramic case, for Apple Watch Edition).

More information:

• Apple Watch Nike+ - Apple
• http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/c/nike-plus/apple-watch
• Apple Watch - Compare - Apple

jcallen100 wrote:

The Apple website says they have a different chip (Nike chip is slower??)

No, it doesn't - although I can see why you might read it that way.

The Nike+ models have both the S3 and W2 chip, as do the other Series 3 models.

My personal opinion is that you should buy whichever Apple Watch you prefer 🙂

The current Apple Watch Nike+ models are also still Series 3 models:

Apple Watch - Compare - Apple

Excellent response, thank you.

Just to be absolutely sure I understand, can you please confirm that the non-Nike version of an Apple Watch does NOT have anything (hardware or software) that the Nike version does not have? In other words, if I buy the Nike version, I am not 'losing out' in any way compared to buying the non-Nike version?

Regards,

Martin.

You're welcome!

There are no other differences besides those referenced in my previous reply.

The Apple website says they have a different chip (Nike chip is slower??)

So we say that I buy the Nike +, can I still use the normal Apple Watch wrist bands?

Yes - all Apple Watch bands can be used with all Apple Watch models of the matching case size (38mm / 42mm).

Great! What’s your personal opinion, Apple

Watch 3 or Nike + ?

That’s all, thanks!

You're welcome! 🙂