Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 55 and Suunto Vertical. 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 | Suunto Vertical |
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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 | 49 mm |
Height | 42 mm | 49 mm |
Depth | 11.6 mm | 13.6 mm |
Weight | 37 g | 74 g |
Body Material | - | Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Monterra grey | Titanium solar sand | Titanium solar black | Titanium solar forest | Titanium solar canyon | All black | Ruby black | Black lime | Sand black | Titanium |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Suunto Vertical |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, cadence, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, depth |
Modes | - | 95+ sport modes |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery | Dual Time display, VO2 max, LED backlight, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, weather information, instant message reply, Suunto FusedSpeed, SuuntoPlus Ghost runner, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, route file import, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Route planning with heatmaps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Bearing navigation, Sea level pressure, snap to route, Point of interest navigation |
Notifications | Calendar, Email, social apps | SMS, social apps, calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Suunto Vertical |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Suunto Vertical |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Colour |
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Resolution | 208 x 208 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.04" | 1.4" |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Sapphire glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Suunto Vertical |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Suunto Vertical |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
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Bezel | - | Titanium |
Case Details | Black | White | Aqua green | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Suunto Vertical |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 125-175 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | White | Aqua green | - |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Suunto Vertical |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 60 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days |
Watch mode - up to 60 day Activity tracking mode - up to 30 day Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 day |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 55 | Suunto Vertical |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 55 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |