Garmin Venu Sq vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Venu Sq 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 Sq vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu Sq Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 37 mm 42 mm
Height 40.6 mm 42 mm
Depth 11.5 mm 11.6 mm
Weight 37.6 g 37 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu Sq Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, incoming calls 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 Sq Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Venu Sq Garmin Forerunner 55
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 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 Sq Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Venu Sq Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel Metallic orchid aluminium -
Case Details Orchid | Shadow grey | White Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Garmin Venu Sq Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Orchid | Shadow grey | White Black | White | Aqua green
BATTERY Garmin Venu Sq Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 6 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu Sq 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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