The Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Coros Pace 2 target the same audience: demanding runners and athletes. One focuses on Garmin reliability and a refined interface. The other offers an unrivaled autonomy/weight ratio.
Objective: to provide you with a detour comparison to choose quickly.
Weight, diameter (42 mm vs 42 mm), thickness (11.6 mm vs 11.9 mm).
Forerunner 55: MIP 1.04 ″, 208 × 208 px. PACE 2: MIP 1.2 ″, 240 × 240 px.
GPS + Galileo vs GPS + Glonass + Beidou, optical cardio, baro altimeter (pace 2).
Profiles: 20 vs 13 (+trail, triathlon).
GPS accuracy: ± 3 m vs ± 2 m.
Optical heart rate: gap <2 BPM.
Advanced measures (VO2max, VFC, lactic threshold).
Announced autonomy: 8 p.m. GPS / 14 J vs 30 h gps / 20 d.
Real test: 6 p.m. vs 28 h.
Charging time: 1 h vs 2 h (50 % in 40 min).
Menu: 5 plugs VS wheel+2 buttons.
App: Garmin Connect vs Coros app.
Notifications: identical, Garmin poster + info.
199 € vs € 169. Opportunity: ~ 150 € vs ~ 130 €.
| Model | Strengths | Weak points |
|---|---|---|
| Forerunner 55 | Ergonomics, ecosystem, lightness | Limited autonomy, no altimeter |
| Coros Pace 2 | Autonomy, baro altimeter, metrics | Complex interface, slow recharge |
Beginner or ecosystem: Forerunner 55.
Long distance, advanced metrics: Pace 2.
Buy Forerunner 55 | Buy pace 2
