Compared: Apple Watch Series 6 versus Apple Watch Nike
The Apple Watch Series 6 and the new Apple Watch Nike edition are identical in terms of performance, but feature a few key differences in band, case, and aesthetic options. Here's what you should know.
Credit: Andrew O'Hara, AppleInsider
As far as specifications, the two Apple Watch variants are identical. Both sport a new blood oxygen sensor, Apple Silicon S6 chipset, baked-in altimeter, and a brighter display. Performance and capabilities between the two will be the same.
There are a few minor cosmetic differences in the setup process and on the rear of the device. The Apple Watch Nike edition comes with the Nike+ Run Club app preinstalled.
The biggest difference between the two models is the fact that Apple Watch Nike editions come bundled with Nike bands.
Although you can buy these Nike bands for any Apple Watch model separately, they'll cost you an additional $50. When you buy an Apple Watch Nike edition, those bands are included in the cost.
You can buy Apple Watch Nike bands for $50, but they come bundled with the Apple Watch Nike. Credit: AppleInsider
Options for the Nike Sport Band include Spruce Aura and Vapor Green; Blue Black and Bright Mango; Obsidian Mist and Black; Pride; Pure Platinum and Black; and Anthracite and Black. There are also Nike Sport Loop bands available in Spruce Aura, Purple Pulse, Obsidian Mist, Summit White, and Black.
The Apple Watch Nike edition also includes exclusive watch faces that you won't be able to get on other variants. New this generation is a Nike Compact face, which includes a customizable clock and spots for various complications. All Nike watch faces feature special complications that tie-in with the Nike+ Run Club app.
The new Apple Watch Nike-exclusive watch face features a customizable clock and spots for complications. Credit: AppleInsider
Users who want a stainless steel Apple Watch case need not apply, however. The Apple Watch Nike edition only comes in an aluminum variant, with the more expensive stainless steel case option reserved for the base Apple Watch Series 6 models.
In other words, if you're eyeing any of the Nike watch bands, then the Apple Watch Nike edition is going to save you at least $50. It's also a good option for frequent users of the Nike+ Run Club app, or those who just like Nike's signature style.
Wireless carriers like Verizon Wireless and AT&T are also offering special incentives when purchased on installment and/or with service.
Credit: Andrew O'Hara, AppleInsider
As far as specifications, the two Apple Watch variants are identical. Both sport a new blood oxygen sensor, Apple Silicon S6 chipset, baked-in altimeter, and a brighter display. Performance and capabilities between the two will be the same.
There are a few minor cosmetic differences in the setup process and on the rear of the device. The Apple Watch Nike edition comes with the Nike+ Run Club app preinstalled.
The biggest difference between the two models is the fact that Apple Watch Nike editions come bundled with Nike bands.
Although you can buy these Nike bands for any Apple Watch model separately, they'll cost you an additional $50. When you buy an Apple Watch Nike edition, those bands are included in the cost.
You can buy Apple Watch Nike bands for $50, but they come bundled with the Apple Watch Nike. Credit: AppleInsider
Options for the Nike Sport Band include Spruce Aura and Vapor Green; Blue Black and Bright Mango; Obsidian Mist and Black; Pride; Pure Platinum and Black; and Anthracite and Black. There are also Nike Sport Loop bands available in Spruce Aura, Purple Pulse, Obsidian Mist, Summit White, and Black.
The Apple Watch Nike edition also includes exclusive watch faces that you won't be able to get on other variants. New this generation is a Nike Compact face, which includes a customizable clock and spots for various complications. All Nike watch faces feature special complications that tie-in with the Nike+ Run Club app.
The new Apple Watch Nike-exclusive watch face features a customizable clock and spots for complications. Credit: AppleInsider
Users who want a stainless steel Apple Watch case need not apply, however. The Apple Watch Nike edition only comes in an aluminum variant, with the more expensive stainless steel case option reserved for the base Apple Watch Series 6 models.
In other words, if you're eyeing any of the Nike watch bands, then the Apple Watch Nike edition is going to save you at least $50. It's also a good option for frequent users of the Nike+ Run Club app, or those who just like Nike's signature style.
Apple Watch Series 6 versus Apple Watch Nike at a glance
| Apple Watch Series 6 | Apple Watch Nike (2020) | |
|---|---|---|
| Base price | $399 Lowest Apple Watch 6 Prices | $399 |
| Case materials | Aluminum, stainless steel | Aluminum |
| Colors | Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Blue, (PRODUCT)RED, Graphite | Silver, Space Gray |
| Case sizes | 40mm, 44mm | 40mm, 44mm |
| Nike Watch Faces | None | Nike Hybrid, Nike Analog, Nike Digital, Nike Compact |
| Bundled with Nike band | No | Yes |
| Bundled with Apple bands | Yes | No |
Apple Watch deals
Shoppers can already save on Apple Watch Series 6 styles, with deals at your fingertips in the AppleInsider Apple Watch 6 Price Guide.Wireless carriers like Verizon Wireless and AT&T are also offering special incentives when purchased on installment and/or with service.
Comments
The sense gets pretty mediocre reviews regarding usability and processor speed, and with GPS enabled is only rated for "up to 12 hours" battery life. You also have to pay $10 a month to access some of the features although they say the will "eventually" make it free. As for Siri accessing your music, it works fine for me and I have a series 4.
So, if you ask siri on your watch to "Play some Rock Music" it does so no problem? My wife's Series 3 has the exact same issue as my Series 6 which mad me think it was some dumb limitation. Might chat with Apple then, assuming it is a bug and not just them hobbling the watch.
**Edit ** Seems a large issue affecting all Apple Watch models, have an engineer pulling off diagnostic info from my watch now.
I usually pre-order on the Apple Site to as a back up, but for the last 3 items I've bought they've all been available quicker to just grab from my local store when they get released.
Here's the short version of this article. "With the Nike watch you get a Nike band instead of the default band, and you get an exclusive Nike watch face."
You need two things before the Apple Watch will play music:
Works fine for me. Siri is generally pretty terrible though. My iPhone/AW toting friends never use Siri due to it being pretty terrible, they deem it not worth the hassle. I use it occasionally and it gets about 40% of queries that are more complex than "play some music" wrong (or returns the wrong data) this is despite learning how to speak to it to make it understand. The other idiotic thing is the lack of on-device processing. Even for basic things like stopping/resuming music Siri is flat out disabled when there's no connection. This is especially annoying on a non-cellular AW with Airpods, and makes zero sense as even the iPhone 3G had basic on-device voice commands.
It will control how your iPhone plays music. But the watch itself is not playing that music. If you want the watch to play music you still need bluetooth headphones or pods and a music app - and actually select 'watch' for the music.