Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 51 mm 42 mm
Height 51 mm 42 mm
Depth 14.9 mm 11.6 mm
Weight 66 g 37 g
Body Material Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire 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, PacePro pace guidance 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 6X Sapphire Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.04"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin Forerunner 55
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Carbon grey DLC Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Band Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-210 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | White | Aqua green
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin Forerunner 55
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life - 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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