Garmin fenix 5X vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fenix 5X 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 fenix 5X vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Depth - 11.6 mm
Weight - 37 g
Body Details With band: 98 mm -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.04"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Size 51 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Slate grey Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 26 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | White | Aqua green
STORAGE Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 55
Storage Capacity 12 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life - 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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