Garmin Forerunner 55 vs. Suunto Race

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 55 and Suunto Race. 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. Suunto Race Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Race
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 49 mm
Height 42 mm 49 mm
Depth 11.6 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 37 g 83 g
Body Material - Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Monterra grey All black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Race
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, 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, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, training load, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 95+ sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery Battery indicator, Dual Time display, VO2 max, adjustable brightness, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, HRV index, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Sea level pressure, snap to route, Point of interest navigation
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Race
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Race
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.43"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Race
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Race
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Black | White | Aqua green Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Race
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White | Aqua green -
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Race
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) 26 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Watch mode - up to 26 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 12 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Race
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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