Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition 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 fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering, indoor climbing, mountain biking -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Depth - 11.6 mm
Weight - 37 g
Body Details Case only: 44 g
With band: 60 g
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Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, voice announcements, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition 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 Power Glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Amethyst steel | Light gold Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 108-182 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Shale grey | Light sand Black | White | Aqua green
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 59 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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