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.
GENERAL | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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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 | 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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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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 |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
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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 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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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 |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black) | Charging/data cable |
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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 |