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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 208 x 208 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.04" |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Details | 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold | Black | White | Aqua green |
BAND | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Band Type | Modern buckle | Band |
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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 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S1 | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 14 day(s) |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case | Charging/data cable |
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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 |