Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 55 and Apple Watch Series 9 (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.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS 10 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 17 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: 31.9 g |
Body Material | - | 100% recycled aluminium |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
Colours | Monterra grey | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range |
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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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery | Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view |
Notifications | Calendar, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, 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/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 Series 9 (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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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 Series 9 (GPS) |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | Black | White | Aqua green | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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Band Size | - | M/L |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 150-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Black | White | Aqua green | Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue |
STORAGE | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 GB |
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CPU | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S9 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days |
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | - | GymKit |
Compliant Standards | - | IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.12 W/kg (head) 0.29 W/kg (limb) |
Carbon Footprint | - | 0 kg carbon emissions |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2978 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |