Garmin Forerunner 955 vs Apple Watch SE Full Specifications Comparison
| Product Info |
 Apple Watch SE (44mm) (GPS) Specifications, Features and Price |
 Garmin Forerunner 955 Specifications, Features and Price |
|---|---|---|
| Price | - | $489.99 |
| ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
| Device name | (44mm), (GPS), Apple Watch SE | Garmin Forerunner 955 |
| Device type | Fitness/Sport smartwatch | Fitness/Sport smartwatch |
| Gender | Unisex | Men |
| Predecessor | — | Garmin Forerunner 945 |
| Successor | — | — |
| Models | — | — |
| Date released | September, 2020 | June, 2022 |
| DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
| Display size | 1.78 inch | 1.3 inches |
| Display type | 1000nit, OLED | LCD, Memory-in-pixel (MIP), transflective |
| Resolution | 448 x 368 pixels | 260 x 260 px |
| Pixel density | — | 282.84 PPI |
| Customizable watchface | Yes | Yes |
| Input type | 1 Physical button, Digital crown, Touchscreen | 5 Physical buttons, Touchscreen |
| Always-On | No | Yes |
| BODY | BODY | BODY |
| Shape | Square | Circular |
| Case material | Aluminum | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Strap material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Bezel material | Bezeless, Sapphire glass | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Strap size | 24mm | 22 mm |
| Color | Blue, Gold, Gray, Red, Silver | Black, Whitestone |
| Screen protection | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX |
| Dimension | 44 x 38 x 10.4 mm | 46.5 x 46.5 x 14.4 mm |
| Weight | 36.36g | 52g |
| Waterproof rating | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
| Swim-proof | Yes | Yes, recommended |
| Durability test | — | — |
| CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
| Bluetooth calling | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.0 | ANT+, Bluetooth |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
| RAM | 1GB | — |
| ROM | 32GB | 32GB |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
| Network technology | None | None |
| SIM type | None | None |
| NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
| Email alert | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Reply messages | Yes | (Android only), Yes |
| MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA |
| Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
| Microphone | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
| GPS | GLONASS, GPS | Galileo, GLONASS, GPS |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| HRM | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse Ox. | No | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | No | No |
| Thermometer | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light | Yes | Yes |
| HEALTH & FITNESS TRACKING | HEALTH & FITNESS TRACKING | HEALTH & FITNESS TRACKING |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Calories | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen | No | Yes |
| Blood Pressure | No | No |
| Stress | Yes | Yes |
| ECG tracking | No | No |
| Fall detection | No | Yes |
| Menstrual cycle | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max | Yes | Yes |
| Onscreen workout | No | Yes |
| Preloaded sport modes | Yes | Yes |
| BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
| Battery type | Non-removable Li-ion battery | non-removable Lithium-polymer |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Battery life | Regular: up to 18hrs | GPS mode (no music): Up to 42 hrs, GPS mode with music: Up to 42 hrs, Smartwatch mode: Up to 15 days |
| Charging type | Charging dock | Charging dock |
| Charging duration | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours |
| Solar power | No | No |
| PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
| Operating system | WatchOS 7 | Proprietary OS |
| Chipset | Apple S5 64bit | — |
| CPU | Dual core | — |
| GPU | — | — |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MISCELLANEOUS | MISCELLANEOUS |
| Companion app | Apple Watch App | Garmin Connect |
| Compatibility | iOS 12.0+ | Android 6.0+, iOS 13.0+ |
| Payment system | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay |
| Customizable strap | 24mm, Yes | 22 mm, Yes |
| Voice Assistant | Yes, Siri | No |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
| Box content | Apple Watch SE, Charger, Manual, Straps | Charger, Garmin Forerunner 955, Manual, Straps |
| Price | $489.99 |