Compare Apple Watch Series 8 Vs Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch

Should you buy Apple Watch Series 8 or Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch? Well, your search ends here. Find out which Smartwatch is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Apple Watch Series 8 starts at ₹ 44,523 and Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch starts at ₹ 42,990.

Apple Watch Series 8 has screen size of 1.61 in and Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch has screen size of 1.3 in. Apple Watch Series 8 comes up with a great resolution of 454 x 380 pixels and 326 ppi PPI whereas Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch comes up with a great resolution of 454 x 380 pixels and 237 ppi PPI.

Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.

Apple Watch Series 8 Vs Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch

SpecificationsApple Watch Series 8Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch
BluetoothYes, 5.2
MaterialAluminiumSilicone, Fiber-reinforced polymer
Size1.61 in
Water ResistantYes
Compatible OSiPhone 6s or Later with iOS 15 or LaterAndroid & iOS
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Summary
Specs Score8975
BluetoothYes, 5.2
MaterialAluminiumSilicone, Fiber-reinforced polymer
Size1.61 in
Water ResistantYes
Size1.3 in
Water ResistantYes
Compatible OSiPhone 6s or Later with iOS 15 or LaterAndroid & iOS
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion
Camera
Camera NoNo
Connectivity
2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G No
4G No
Bluetooth Yes, 5.2
GPS Yes
USB Port No
Wi-Fi Yes
Design And Body
Material AluminiumSilicone, Fiber-reinforced polymer
Shape RectangleCircle
Weight 35 g
Display
Features Crack Resistant, Always-On Display, OLED Retina Display
PPI 326 ppi237 ppi
Resolution 454 x 380 pixels260 x 260 pixels
Size 1.61 in
Touch YesNo
Type Color OLEDColor AMOLED
Extra
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Barometer, Compass, VO2max, Respiratory RateBarometer, Gyroscope, Thermometer, Accelerometer, Galileo
Features
Dust Proof Yes
Extra Features Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer, Reminder
Meters and sensors Altimeter, Pedometer, Heart Rate Monitor, SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) Monitor, Calorie Count, Step Count, Sleep MonitorAltimeter, Pedometer, Heart Rate Monitor, SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) Monitor, Blood Pressure Monitor, Calorie Count, Step Count, Sleep Monitor
Scratch Resistant Yes
Water Resistant Yes
Water Resistant Certificate WR50IP68
Water Resistant Depth 50 m
General
Brand Apple
Model Name Watch Series 8
Memory
Inbuilt Memory 32 GB
RAM 1 GB
Technical
Compatible OS iPhone 6s or Later with iOS 15 or LaterAndroid & iOS
CPU Apple S7
GPU PowerVR
OS Watch OS
Warranty
Warranty Manufacturer Warranty1 year, Brand Warranty

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Detailed Comparison of Apple Watch Series 8 vs Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch

Design Comparison: Apple Watch Series 8 vs Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch

Apple Watch Series 8 has comes up with a great resolution of 454 x 380 pixels and 326 ppi whereas latter has has comes up with a great resolution of 260 x 260 pixels and 237 ppi respectively.

Display Comparison: Apple Watch Series 8 vs Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch

Apple Watch Series 8 has dial size of 1.61 in and Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch has dial size of 1.3 in. In terms of Technology, Apple Watch Series 8 compatible with iPhone 6s or Later with iOS 15 or Later and Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch compatible with Android & iOS.

Display Comparison: Apple Watch Series 8 vs Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch

Apple Watch Series 8 has screen size of 1.61 in whereas other comes up with 1.3 in. Screen Resolution and PPI of these Smartwatches models is 454 x 380 pixels, 326 ppi and 260 x 260 pixels, 326 ppi respectively.

FAQs

Q. Which smartwatch has better resolution - Apple Watch Series 8 or Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch?

Apple Watch Series 8 has a better resolution of 454 x 380 pixels than Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch that has a resolution of 260 x 260 pixels.

Q. which smartwatch has bigger dial size, Apple Watch Series 8 or Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch?

Apple Watch Series 8 is bigger with 1.61 in than Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch that has 1.3 in screen.

Q. Which smartwatch has better battery backup - Apple Watch Series 8 or Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch?

Apple Watch Series 8 has a longer battery backup with Color OLED as compared to Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch which has a Color AMOLED.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Apple Watch Series 8 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Apple Watch Series 8 are: Garmin Forerunner 945, Apple Watch Series 7, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic LTE 46mm.