Garmin Forerunner 55 vs. Amazfit Bip 5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 55 and Amazfit Bip 5. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 55 vs. Amazfit Bip 5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 55 Amazfit Bip 5
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS 2.0
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm -
Height 42 mm -
Depth 11.6 mm -
Weight 37 g -
Body Details - Case only: 26 g
Body Material - Plastic
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Monterra grey Soft black | Pastel pink
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 55 Amazfit Bip 5
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor 3-axis accelerometer, BioTracker PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), sleep duration, recovery time, training load, training effect, REM phases, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality
Modes - 124 sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery Camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, OTA update, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, event reminders, rotor motor, Quick Reply, customisable watch faces, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, password protection, Virtual Pacer, health monitoring function, sedentary lifestyle reminder, 4 satellite positioning systems, membership cards, Sports Data Broadcast
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen, high stress level
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS receiver
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 55 Amazfit Bip 5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.2 BLE
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 55 Amazfit Bip 5
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 320 x 380 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.91"
Pixel Density - 260 ppi
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Fingerprint-resistant coating, 2.5D tempered glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 55 Amazfit Bip 5
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Garmin Forerunner 55 Amazfit Bip 5
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Details Black | White | Aqua green -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 55 Amazfit Bip 5
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 155-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White | Aqua green -
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 55 Amazfit Bip 5
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life 14 day(s) 10 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Typical usage - up to 10 days
Heavy usage - up to 5 days
Battery saver mode - up to 26 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 55 Amazfit Bip 5
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - To Do List, Games, Stopwatch, Alarm Clock
Compliant Standards - IP68, IEC 60529
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 1.5 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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