Detailed comparison and review of Fitbit Sense 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.
GENERAL | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 40.38 mm | 42 mm |
Height | 40.38 mm | 42 mm |
Depth | 12.45 mm | 11.6 mm |
Weight | - | 37 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, aluminium | - |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Colours | - | Monterra grey |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, ECG | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, HR zones, breathing training function | 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 |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS receiver | GPS receiver |
Payment Technology | FitBit Pay | - |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 208 x 208 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.04" |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Chemically strengthened glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Case Shape | Square | Round |
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Case Details | Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel | Black | White | Aqua green |
BAND | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | S/L | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-220 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white | Black | White | Aqua green |
BATTERY | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
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Battery Life | 6 day(s) | 14 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s) |
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | FitBit Pay | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | - |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |