Garmin Forerunner 55 vs. Garmin Instinct 2S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 55 and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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 Instinct 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin Instinct 2S
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 40 mm
Height 42 mm 40 mm
Depth 11.6 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 37 g 42 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Monterra grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin Instinct 2S
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
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, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin Instinct 2S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Touch buttons Push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin Instinct 2S
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black | White | Aqua green Deep orchid
BAND Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin Instinct 2S
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White | Aqua green -
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin Instinct 2S
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin Instinct 2S
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 21 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin Instinct 2S
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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