Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Garmin Forerunner 55. 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 Instinct Solar vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Solar Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 42 mm
Height 45 mm 42 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 11.6 mm
Weight 53 g 37 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Solar Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Modes Stealth mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Solar Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Solar Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Power Glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Solar Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Instinct Solar Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Garmin Instinct Solar Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo Black | White | Aqua green
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Solar Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 56 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Solar Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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