Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Versa 3 and Garmin Forerunner 55. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Fitbit Versa 3 | 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 | 40.48 mm | 42 mm |
Height | 40.48 mm | 42 mm |
Depth | 12.35 mm | 11.6 mm |
Weight | - | 37 g |
Body Material | Aluminium | - |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Colours | - | Monterra grey |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, sleep stages, menstrual cycle | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, 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 Versa 3 | 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 Versa 3 | 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 | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Case Shape | Square | Round |
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Case Details | Soft gold aluminium | Black aluminium | Black | White | Aqua green |
BAND | Fitbit Versa 3 | 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 | Thistle | Black | Midnight | Pink clay | Olive | Black | White | Aqua green |
BATTERY | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Battery Life | 6 day(s) | 14 day(s) |
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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 Versa 3 | 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 | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |