Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Original 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 Original | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 2 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 8.2 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 | 40 g | 37 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics | - |
Protection | Splashproof | Waterproof |
Colours | - | Monterra grey |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Original | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor |
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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 |
Features | Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch | Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, Email, social apps |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS receiver |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Original | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Original | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 208 x 208 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.04" |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Original | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Original | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Back | Ceramic back | - |
Case Details | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel | Black | White | Aqua green |
Crown Type | Digital | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Original | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Band Type | Classic buckle | Band |
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Band Size | S | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-195 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Calf leather | Silicone |
Band Colour | Saddle brown | Red | Blue jay | Marigold | Pearl | Space black | Midnight blue | Soft pink | White | Black | Brown | Black | White | Aqua green |
CPU | Apple Watch Original | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S1 | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Original | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 14 day(s) |
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Battery Life Details | Talk time - up to 3 hour(s) Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s) |
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Original | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay | - |
Compliant Standards | IPX7 | - |
SAR Value | 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |