Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
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
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 55
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
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
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Size 40 mm -
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
Band Type Nike sport band Band
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
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 55
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S5 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) 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 Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
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
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