Apple Watch Series 1 vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 1 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 Series 1 vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 3 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 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 25 g 37 g
Body Material Aluminium -
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Colours - Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 1 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 Yes
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Forerunner 55
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Composite back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium Black | White | Aqua green
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour White | Pink sand | Concrete | Black | Midnight blue Black | White | Aqua green
CPU Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Forerunner 55
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1P -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 1 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
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri -
SAR Value 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.018 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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