In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition and Garmin Forerunner 55. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 47 mm | 42 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 42 mm |
| Depth | 15.1 mm | 11.6 mm |
| Weight | 62 g | 37 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Colours | - | Monterra grey |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format | Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, Email, social apps |
| Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 208 x 208 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.04" |
| Screen Protection | Power Glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | - |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Black | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Black | White | Aqua green |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Slate grey | Whitestone | Black | White | Aqua green |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Battery Life | 80 day(s) | 14 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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