Garmin Forerunner 55 vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 55 and Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation. 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

Garmin Forerunner 55 vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm -
Height 42 mm -
Depth 11.6 mm -
Weight 37 g -
Body Details - Case only: 26.4 g
Body Material - Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Monterra grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen)
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, sleep stages, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black | White | Aqua green Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Starlight aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | White | Aqua green Midnight | Starlight
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.24 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2722
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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