Garmin Forerunner 55 vs Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular): which one suits you?

The two differ in 7 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 55 is cheaper by SAR 1,380 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,380
  • Charge less often through the week (14 days vs 1 days)
  • Has cellular (lte/esim); the other doesn't
  • Has ecg; the other doesn't
  • Has contactless payment (nfc); the other doesn't

The deciding difference here: battery life and cellular (lte/esim) and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Display type

    MIPOLED
  • Battery life

    ✓ 14 days1 days
  • Cellular (LTE/eSIM)

    No✓ Yes

Specifications side by side

17 of 17 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 861
Garmin Forerunner 55 specs
AppleSAR 2,241
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular) specs
Reference priceSAR 861SAR 2,241
Battery life✓ 14 days1 days
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)No✓ Yes
Bluetooth calls—Yes
Built-in GPSYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular)?

Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 55: 14 days vs 1 days on the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular). If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in cellular (lte/esim) between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular)?

Garmin Forerunner 55: No; Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular): Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in built-in gps between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular)?

No difference here: built-in gps is Yes on both.

What is the difference in water resistance between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular)?

No difference here: water resistance is 5 ATM on both.