ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q and Garmin Forerunner 55. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Depth - 11.6 mm
Weight - 37 g
Body Details Band: 77 g -
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors 6-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Camera remote control, find phone function, phone unlocking Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 55
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" 1.04"
Pixel Density 278 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Gunmetal Black | White | Aqua green
BAND ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Link bracelet Band
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Silicone
Band Colour Gunmetal | Dark blue Black | White | Aqua green
STORAGE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 55
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
RAM ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 55
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 55
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type Snapdragon 400 -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 400 mAh -
Battery Life 24 hours 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 1 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Message, Voice Command, Alarm Clock, Google Maps Navigation, Google Now -
Compliant Standards IP67 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 50 m
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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