Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 55 and Garmin fēnix 7S Solar. 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 Forerunner 55 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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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: 63 g Case only: 47 g |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Colours | Monterra grey | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
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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, temperature |
| 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, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
| Notifications | Calendar, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, 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 fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 208 x 208 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.04" | 1.2" |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | Black | White | Aqua green | Rose gold | Slate grey |
| BAND | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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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 | White | Aqua green | Light sand | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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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 11 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 14 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 87 days GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 46 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 30 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 162 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 43 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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| SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 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 | - |
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