Garmin Venu 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu 2 and Garmin Forerunner 55. 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 Venu 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu 2 Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45.4 mm 42 mm
Height 45.4 mm 42 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 11.6 mm
Weight 49 g 37 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu 2 Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, applications Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu 2 Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Venu 2 Garmin Forerunner 55
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 416 x 416 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.04"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu 2 Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Venu 2 Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Slate stainless steeel -
Case Details Black | Granite blue Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Garmin Venu 2 Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-200 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Granite blue Black | White | Aqua green
BATTERY Garmin Venu 2 Garmin Forerunner 55
Battery Life 12 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 12 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu 2 Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
Compliant Standards FCC -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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