Garmin Forerunner 55 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 55 and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. 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 Forerunner 55 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm -
Height 42 mm -
Depth 11.6 mm -
Weight 37 g -
Body Details - With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material - Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Monterra grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.3"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Shape Round Round
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details Black | White | Aqua green Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White | Aqua green -
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) -
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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