Garmin Forerunner 55 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 55 and Samsung Galaxy Watch6. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 55 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 55 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 10 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm 40.4 mm
Height 42 mm 38.8 mm
Depth 11.6 mm 9 mm
Weight 37 g 28.7 g
Body Material - Armor aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Monterra grey Gold | Graphite
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 55 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery Camera remote control, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 55 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 55 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.3"
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 55 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 55 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black | White | Aqua green -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 55 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - S/M
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black | White | Aqua green Cream | Graphite
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 55 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.1 GB
RAM Garmin Forerunner 55 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 55 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W930
Clock Speed - 1.4 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 55 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life 14 day(s) 40 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s)
Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 55 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software - Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards - IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.421 W/kg (limb), 0.111 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R930
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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