Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Solar 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 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | 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 | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Depth | 14.2 mm | 11.6 mm |
| Weight | 60 g | 37 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Colours | - | Monterra grey |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | 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, 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 6S Solar | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | 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 | 240 x 240 pixels | 208 x 208 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.04" |
| Screen Protection | Power Glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | - |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Silver | Black | White | Aqua green |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 108-182 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Black | White | Aqua green |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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| Storage Capacity | 64 MB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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| Battery Life | 59 day(s) | 14 day(s) |
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| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days |
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | 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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