Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 55 and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 42 mm | - |
Height | 42 mm | - |
Depth | 11.6 mm | - |
Weight | 37 g | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 70 g Case only: 47 g |
Body Material | - | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Monterra grey | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
Notifications | Calendar, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 208 x 208 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.04" | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Sapphire glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
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Case Back | - | Titanium |
Case Details | Black | White | Aqua green | Black titanium | White titanium |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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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 | Black | White | Aqua green | - |
STORAGE | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 14 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |