Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | | $12420 | |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both show estimated calories burned |
| Sleep | No | Yes | Garmin Forerunner 15 monitors your sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | No | Apple Watch Series 1 has built-in heart rate monitor |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your running/walking distance |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Both track and count your steps |
| Stairs / Floors | Yes | No | Apple Watch Series 1 has built-in altimeter for elevation feature |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | No | Only Apple Watch Series 1 provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | Yes | No | Apple Watch Series 1 provides real time fitness coaching |
| Goal Setting | Yes | No | Set and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Apple Watch Series 1 |
| Inactivity Alert | n/a | n/a | Both don't have inactivity alerts |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Both have integrated GPS modules |
| Compass | n/a | n/a | Both don't have a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | No | Apple Watch Series 1 has a alarm clock |
| Reminders | No | No | Both don't have reminder |
| Stopwatch | Yes | No | Apple Watch Series 1 has a stopwatch |
| Music Playback | n/a | n/a | Both don't have music playback |
| Reports | Activity | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | No | If you get a phone notification, Apple Watch Series 1 make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | Yes | No | Apple Watch Series 1 can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | Yes | No | Apple Watch Series 1 allows control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | n/a | n/a | Both don't have call control |
| Camera Control | n/a | n/a | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | n/a | n/a | Both don't have a find phone feature |
Battery |
| Duration | 1 days | 35 days | Garmin Forerunner 15 battery life is about 35.0 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | Yes | |
| IP Rating | n/a | n/a | |
| Weight | 25 grams | 43 grams | Apple Watch Series 1 is 18.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | OLED Screen | E-ink Screen | |
| Display Size | n/a | n/a | |
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| Color Display | n/a | n/a | |
| Touch Screen | n/a | n/a | |
Compatibility |
| Android | No | Yes | Garmin Forerunner 15 is compatibles with Android phones and tablets |
| iOS | Yes | Yes | Both compatible iOS devices |
| OS X/Mac | Yes | No | Apple Watch Series 1 compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs |
| Windows Phone | No | No | Both don't compatible with Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | No | No | Both don't have a find phone feature |
| Web Portal | No | Yes | Garmin Forerunner 15 allows you upload and view data on the online portal |
| Social Features | n/a | n/a | Both don't have social features |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Both have Bluetooth data transfer technology |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No | Select Apple Watch Series 1 if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity |
| NFC | No | No | Both don't have NFC connectivity |
| ANT+ | No | No | Both don't provide ANT+ wireless technology |
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