Garmin Venu vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Venu and Garmin Forerunner 55. 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 Venu vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.2 mm 42 mm
Height 43.2 mm 42 mm
Depth 12.4 mm 11.6 mm
Weight 46.3 g 37 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Black Monterra grey
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications SMS, incoming calls Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Venu Garmin Forerunner 55
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.04"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Venu Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black | Granite blue Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Garmin Venu Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand Black | White | Aqua green
BATTERY Garmin Venu Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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