Garmin Venu 2S vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Venu 2S and Garmin Forerunner 55. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Venu 2S vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu 2S 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 40.4 mm 42 mm
Height 40.4 mm 42 mm
Depth 12.1 mm 11.6 mm
Weight 38.2 g 37 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu 2S 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 2S Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Forerunner 55
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" 1.04"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Silver stainless steel -
Case Details Light gold | Mist grey | Graphite | White Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 18 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Light sand | Mist grey | White Black | White | Aqua green
BATTERY Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Forerunner 55
Battery Life 11 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 19 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 7 hour(s)
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 11 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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