In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) 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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 6 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 34 mm | 42 mm |
Height | 40 mm | 42 mm |
Depth | 10.74 mm | 11.6 mm |
Weight | 30.8 g | 37 g |
Body Material | Aluminium | - |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Colours | - | Monterra grey |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS | Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, Email, social apps |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver | GPS receiver |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 208 x 208 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.04" |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
Case Details | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Black | White | Aqua green |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Band Type | Nike sport band | Band |
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Band Size | S/M/L | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black | Black | White | Aqua green |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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CPU | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S5 | - |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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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 Nike Series 5 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, Nike Run Club | - |
SAR Value | 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |