Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Forerunner 55. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 7 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 14 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width - 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Depth - 11.6 mm
Weight - 37 g
Body Details Case only: 41.3 g -
Body Material Titanium -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GNSS receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 368 x 448 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Size 44 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Space black titanium | Titanium Black | White | Aqua green
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Leather link Band
Band Size S/M -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-180 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Magnetic closure Buckle
Band Material Roux Granada leather Silicone
Band Colour Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue Black | White | Aqua green
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S6 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 18 hours 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit -
SAR Value 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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