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Forerunner 55 vs Forerunner 165
Forerunner 55 or Forerunner 165? Here are the key differences at a glance, with the full comparison below.
Key differences
- Battery – Smartwatch mode: Forerunner 55 14 days · Forerunner 165 11 days
- Battery – GPS only: Forerunner 55 20 h · Forerunner 165 19 h
- Water rating: Forerunner 55 5 ATM (swimming) · Forerunner 165 5 ATM (swimming)
- Display: Forerunner 55 MIP (memory-in-pixel, always on), 208 × 208 px · Forerunner 165 AMOLED, 390 × 390 px
- Only Forerunner 165: Garmin Pay, Music on the watch, Wi-Fi, Barometer, Compass, Touchscreen, Pulse Ox, HRV status
- Compatible watch faces: Forerunner 55 88 · Forerunner 165 88
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Battery times are maximum values (“up to”) and depend on settings and use. Some models still lack detailed data; for those we show display, controls and watch faces for now.
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