Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 55 and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. 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 Venu 2 Plus |
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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 |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Width | 42 mm | 43.6 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 43.6 mm |
| Depth | 11.6 mm | 12.6 mm |
| Weight | 37 g | 51 g |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Colours | Monterra grey | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level | Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery | Call handling, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
| Notifications | Calendar, Email, social apps | Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Indirect |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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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 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Case Size | - | 43 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | - | Slate stainless steeel |
| Case Back | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Details | Black | White | Aqua green | Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
| BAND | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 125-190 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Leather |
| Band Colour | Black | White | Aqua green | Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 10 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Silicon wristband, charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
| SAR Value | - | 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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