Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) 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 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
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 10.7 mm 11.6 mm
Weight 39.8 g 37 g
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro 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, Air Quality index 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, automatic exercise recognition, 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 -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.57" 1.04"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel | Space grey aluminium | Space black stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Gold stainless steel Black | White | Aqua green
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Milanese loop Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-180 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Magnetic closure Buckle
Band Material Steel mesh Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Pink sand | Space black | Gold | Seashell | Stone Black | White | Aqua green
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) 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 Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay -
SAR Value 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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