Garmin Forerunner 55
Score: 75/100
Fitbit Charge 6
Score: 71/100Rankings
The Garmin Forerunner 55 is an entry-level GPS running watch with a lightweight design, long battery life and a sunlight-visible MIP display, making it ideal for beginners. Its limitations include a lack of advanced health sensors and modest customization options. Suited for casual runners who want reliable GPS and endurance without premium features.
The Fitbit Charge 6 is a slim fitness tracker with a bright 1.04-inch AMOLED display and built-in GPS, offering up to seven days of battery life. Its reliance on a Google account and lack of an official IP rating limit its appeal for some users. Ideal for fitness enthusiasts who value comprehensive health tracking and Google integration.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
336 hoursbest | 168 hours | |
— | 168 mAhbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 37 gbest | 133 g |
1.04 inchesbest | 1.04 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 120 minutesbest |
| ↓ lower better | 11.6 mm | 11.176 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 336 hours | 168 hours |
Sensors(1) | ||
SpO₂ Sensor | false | true |
Display(1) | ||
Display Type | MIP | AMOLED |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 37 g | 133 g |
Thickness (mm) | 11.6 mm | 11.176 mm |
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Professional reviewers consider the Forerunner 55 a well-rounded, budget-friendly entry-level running watch. They commend its long battery life, clear display, and reliable wrist-based heart-rate monitoring, while noting the lack of advanced sensors and limited data customization as trade-offs for its price point.
Professional reviewers highlight the Charge 6's strong Google integration, accurate built-in GPS, and impressive seven-day battery as key strengths, while noting the mandatory Google account and lack of an official IP rating as drawbacks.
Everyday users praise the tracker for its comfortable fit, reliable health and GPS data, and the convenience of Google Wallet and notification support. Common complaints revolve around the forced Google account login, occasional syncing hiccups, and band sizing issues on smaller wrists.
“Common praise includes comfortable all-day wear, reliable heart rate/GPS for runs/swims, seamless Google Wallet/notifications, and motivational scores (Readiness, Cardio Fitness).”
“Recurring complaints focus on mandatory Google account shift (frustrating for some), occasional sync issues, and band fit inconsistencies on smaller wrists.”
