Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire 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

Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding -
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 Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
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 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, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire 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 Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Size 47 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Carbon grey DLC | Titanium Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Ember orange | Titanium Black | White | Aqua green
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin Forerunner 55
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 48 day(s) 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 Sapphire Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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