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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro 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, 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 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 4 (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 |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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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 |
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Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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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 |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S4 | - |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 4 (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 |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |