Garmin Forerunner 165 and Garmin Forerunner 55 are some of the best budget smartwatches by Garmin in the Forerunner series. Both wearables are fitness tracker smartwatches that can manage health status and track sports activities in real time. The Forerunner 55 was launched in June 2021 while the Forerunner 165 was released in February 2024. So is there any difference between these watches?
Garmin Forerunner 165 Music VS Garmin Forerunner 55: What is The difference?
In addition to the tiny difference between these watches in terms of outlook and design. These wearables have a couple of differences in specs and technical features, including screen type, size and resolution, Sensors, SPO2, Storage, and battery life. The full details are in the table below!
| Device | Forerunner 165 | Forerunner 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Dimension | 43 x 43 x 11.6 mm | 42 x 42 x 11.6 mm |
| Weight | 39g | 37g |
| Case Material | fiber-reinforced polymer, Chemically strengthened glass | fiber-reinforced polymer, Chemically strengthened glass |
| Waterproof | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Display | 1.2-inch AMOLED Display | 1.04-inch MIP Display |
| Screen Resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | 208 x 208 pixels |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart rate (Elevate V4), barometric altimeter, compass, thermometer, ambient light sensor | Accelerometer, optical heart rate |
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| Bluetooth | V5.2 | V5.0 |
| Mapping | NO | NO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-sports mode | Yes
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| Heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen monitor | Yes | NO |
| Battery capacity | – mAh | -mAh |
| Normal usage | Up to 11 days | Up to 14 days |
| Price | Check Below | Check Below |
Price and availability?
Garmin Forerunner 165 and Forerunner 55 are available in different merchants at different prices.
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