What is Apple Watch Nike? And how is it different to the standard Apple Watch?
Each Apple Watch since the Series 2 has had a Nike version. The latest Series 6 Nike Edition is essentially the same as the standard Apple Watch Series 6 but it features redesigned Nike watch faces and Nike-designed Apple Watch Sport bands.
You can also get a Nike version of the Apple Watch SE (which is essentially the Apple Watch Series 5 in a different guise).
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What is Apple Watch Nike?
For the Apple Watch Series 2, Apple teamed up with Nike to make a version of Apple Watch aimed at runners – a partnership that has continued for models since the Series 2.
Apple Watch Nike features a different strap design and slightly different Watch Faces to the standard model to make it easier for runners to make use of the device’s built-in GPS (and cellular).
Externally, the only difference is there’s a Nike logo in addition to the Apple one on the rear of the Watch. A new Apple Watch Nike has been released with each version of Apple Watch following the Series 2.
The Apple Watch Nike costs the same as the standard Apple Watch versions.
What does Apple Watch Nike feature?
In 2020, Apple revealed two different versions of the Apple Watch Nike with both the Series 6 and SE (and then 40/44mm variants of each of those, each with GPS and cellular variants).
You get all the same features found in the Apple Watch Series 6 or SE, such as built-in GPS, a waterproof design and 40mm and 44mm watch case options. There’s also the option of cellular connectivity in addition to GPS, although it is cheaper to get the version without. The Series 6 has blood oxygen monitoring as well.
Like the standard Apple Watch, you can change the straps. It’s available with different case and strap combinations: there’s silver and space grey aluminium cases with Nike Sport Band (rubber) or Nike Sport Loop (nylon). The Nike Sport Bands have a perforated design that’s designed to be more durable and breathable.
As for software, Nike has additional perks over the standard version of watchOS: it gets exclusive Nike-themed watch faces that include a complication for directly launching the Nike Run Club app, which comes pre-installed and lets you track your runs, view running history, and more.
The 2020 versions have new colours for the Nike Sport Band and Nike Sport Loop, and a new Nike Compact watch face enables you to see multiple Nike Run Club complications, too.
You can read our separate feature to compare all the Apple Watch models. We also have a guide for the best Apple Watch tips and tricks that is worth checking out.
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