Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 2 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

Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style - Watch style
Width 42 mm 42 mm
Height 41 mm 42 mm
Depth 9 mm 11.6 mm
Weight 48.4 g 37 g
Body Details Main unit: 23.5 g
Wrist strap: 99 g
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Body Material Aluminium -
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Black metal | Silver | Green/yellow Monterra grey
Clock Display - Yes
Designed For Sony XPERIA acro S, C, E, E dual, E1, E1 Dual, go, Ion, J, L, M, M dual, M2, mini, mini pro, miro, P, SL, Sola, SP, T2 Ultra, tipo, tipo dual, U, V, Z, Z Ultra, Z Ultra Google Play edition, Z1, Z1 Compact, Z1S, Z2, ZL, ZR -
FEATURES Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Digital compass Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications Missed calls Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CELLULAR Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 55
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services MMS, SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 3.0, NFC Bluetooth, ANT+
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 55
Type LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 220 x 176 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.6" 1.04"
Screen Protection Scratch-resistant glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type - Band
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Black | White | Aqua green
BATTERY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life - 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Standby Time 168 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Stopwatch, Calendar, Contacts, ViewFinder, Slideshow, RSS reader, Gmail, Weather, Timer -
Compliant Standards IP57 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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