Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S and Garmin Forerunner 55. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 4S | 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 |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 40 mm | 42 mm |
Height | 40 mm | 42 mm |
Depth | 12.7 mm | 11.6 mm |
Weight | 40 g | 37 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Colours | - | Monterra grey |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, 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 vívoactive 4S | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 218 x 218 pixels | 208 x 208 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.1" | 1.04" |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | - |
Case Back | Polymer | - |
Case Details | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose | Black | White | Aqua green |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 18 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 110-175 mm | - |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose | Black | White | Aqua green |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
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Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 14 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s) |
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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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 |