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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) and Garmin Forerunner 55. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) 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 30.1 g 37 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) 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
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 4 (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
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back All ceramic and sapphire crystal back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium Black | White | Aqua green
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Sport band Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour White | Seashell | Black | Pink sand Black | White | Aqua green
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 55
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 55
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 4 (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
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
Other projects: