Garmin Forerunner 55 vs. Suunto Vertical

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 55 vs. Suunto Vertical Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Vertical
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Vertical
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
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
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Vertical
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details Black | White | Aqua green Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Vertical
Band Type Band Strap
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
Technology - Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
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
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