Njord Gear makes three current watches. The APEX is the one our rugged ranking puts first, the Nomad has a round face, and the BASE is the entry model. Here is how they differ, from Njord Gear's own specifications.
| Spec | APEX | Nomad | BASE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 2.13" AMOLED, always-on option | 1.43" AMOLED, round | 1.8" OLED |
| Water and dust | IP69K and 2ATM, about 65 ft | 1ATM, about 32 ft | IP68, about 6 ft |
| Battery | 16 to 18 days | 10 to 14 days | 10 to 14 days |
| Texts | Shows and replies | Shows | Shows |
| Straps | Standard 22 mm, replaceable | ||
| Phones | iPhone (iOS 9.0 and later) and Android | ||
| Warranty | 1 year from delivery | ||
Where the APEX pulls ahead
The APEX has the strongest water and dust rating of the three, the longest battery and the only text replies. It also has a zinc-alloy body, is rated to MIL-STD-810H, and has a compass, barometer and altimeter that work without your phone. It has no GPS chip: a workout that tracks distance uses your phone's GPS.
The Nomad and the BASE
The Nomad is the round-face watch, with a 1.43" AMOLED screen and a 1ATM water rating. The BASE is the entry model, with a 1.8" OLED screen, an IP68 rating, and heart rate, blood oxygen and blood pressure readings for everyday tracking. Both run 10 to 14 days on a charge and show texts without replying to them.
Setting one up
Each model pairs through its own app. Our quick start guide has the right link for each.
The APEX against other brands
Our head-to-heads put it against the Apple Watch Ultra 3, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar and the Carbinox Edge, and our rugged smartwatch ranking sets five watches side by side.