Garmin Forerunner 55 Smartwatch vs Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smartwatch

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General

Country of OriginUnited States
BrandGarminGarmin
Model55
Model NameVivoactive 5
SeriesForerunner
Ideal ForMen, Women
Sales Package‎Forerunner 55, Power/Data Cable, DocumentationVívoactive 5, USB-C Charging/data cable, Documentation

Design and Body

Weight37 g36 g
MaterialAnodized Aluminum, Fiber-reinforced polymer
Strap20 mm Silicon
ShapeCircleCircle
Water ResistantYesYes
Water Resistant Depth50 m50 m
Water Resistant Certificate5 ATM5ATM
Dust ProofYesYes
Scratch ResistantYes

Display

TypeColor Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)Color AMOLED
TouchYesYes
Size1.04 inches1.2 inches
Resolution208 x 208 pixels390 x 390 pixels
PPI283 ppi460 ppi
Glass TypeChemically Strengthened Glass

Memory

Inbuilt Memory32 MB4 GB

Connectivity

Wi-FiYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth CallingYesYes
GPSYesYes

Extra

GyroscopeYes
Inbuilt MicrophoneYes

Technical

Compatible OSAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOS

Multimedia

EmailYes

Battery

Battery TypeLithium Ion
Battery Backup14 daysUp to 11 days (5 days display always-on), Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 21 days, GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 21 hours, All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 17 hours, All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 8 hours
Wireless ChargingYes

Fitness Features and Sensors

Heart Rate MonitorYesYes
SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) MonitorYes
PedometerYesYes
AltimeterNoYes
Sleep MonitorYesYes
ReminderYesYes
Meters and SensorsAccelerometer, Calorie Count, Step CountCalorie Count, Step Count, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, VO2 Max, Thermometer
Extra FeaturesAlarm Clock, Stopwatch, TimerAlarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer

Warranty

Warranty1 year, Brand Warranty
Covered in WarrantyAny Manufacturing Defects
Not Covered in Warrantytear & wear
Warranty Service TypeService center

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