Garmin Forerunner 55 vs. Garmin vívomove Sport

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 55 and Garmin vívomove Sport. 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. Garmin vívomove Sport Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin vívomove Sport
Product Type Sport watch Smart 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 - Case only: 19 g
With silicone band: 33.8 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Monterra grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin vívomove Sport
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, active time
Watch Movement - Quartz
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin vívomove Sport
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin vívomove Sport
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective OLED - monochrome
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 72 x 154 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 18.5 mm x 8.6 mm
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin vívomove Sport
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin vívomove Sport
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black | White | Aqua green Cool mint with silver accents | Ivory with peach gold accents | Black with slate accents
BAND Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin vívomove Sport
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-190 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White | Aqua green -
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin vívomove Sport
Battery Life 14 day(s) 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Watch mode - up to 6 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 55 Garmin vívomove Sport
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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