Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Garmin Forerunner 55. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 42 mm
Height 38.6 mm 42 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.6 mm
Weight 55 g 37 g
Body Material Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating -
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Colours - Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Details 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Modern buckle Band
Band Size S -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-150 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Smooth Granada leather Silicone
Band Colour Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White Black | White | Aqua green
CPU Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Battery Life 18 hours 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay -
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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