Garmin fēnix 6 Pro vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Pro 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6 Pro vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm 42 mm
Height 47 mm 42 mm
Depth 14.7 mm 11.6 mm
Weight 60 g 37 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.04"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Size 47 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Black Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Band Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | White | Aqua green
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Garmin Forerunner 55
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life - 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 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 Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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