Garmin vívomove 3S vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3S 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívomove 3S vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 39 mm 42 mm
Height 39 mm 42 mm
Depth 10.9 mm 11.6 mm
Weight 24.5 g 37 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Monterra grey
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications Incoming calls Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Forerunner 55
Type OLED - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 132 x 64 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Dimensions (WxH) 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm -
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Size 39 mm -
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Silver stainless steel -
Case Details Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 18 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Granite blue | Light sand | Navy Black | White | Aqua green
BATTERY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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