Garmin Forerunner 55 vs. Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 55 and Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS). 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

Garmin Forerunner 55 vs. Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 8
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 15 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: 32 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Monterra grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/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 Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black | White | Aqua green Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Band Type Band Nike sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
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 Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S7
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 55 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
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 Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.26 W/kg (head), 0.4 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2473
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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