Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition and Garmin Forerunner 55. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 51 mm 42 mm
Height 51 mm 42 mm
Depth 14.9 mm 11.6 mm
Weight 69 g 37 g
Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Modes Night vision mode, stealth mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, weather information, kill switch, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.04"
Screen Protection Power Sapphire Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated steel -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Black DLC Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 26 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-210 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Nylon Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | White | Aqua green
STORAGE Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 120 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 24 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 120 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 148 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 66 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 56 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode (solar) - up to 16 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black) Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay, Applied Ballistics Calculator -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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