Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic 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

Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 38.6 mm 42 mm
Height 12.4 mm 42 mm
Lenght 256.5 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm 11.6 mm
Weight 50 g 37 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey Monterra grey
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 55
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Sport band Band
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Ink blue/ice grey Black | White | Aqua green
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 55
Battery Life 4 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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