Amazfit Cheetah Pro vs Garmin Forerunner 55
Amazfit Cheetah Pro (2023, listed at $299) and Garmin Forerunner 55 (2021, listed at $199) are both sport watches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Amazfit Cheetah Pro
Lightweight running watch with dual-band GPS, on-device offline maps and AI-coached workouts.
Garmin Forerunner 55
Beginner-friendly running GPS — coach-style plans, 14-day battery, refreshingly simple UI.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Amazfit Cheetah Pro wins on tracked features (5 vs 1); Garmin Forerunner 55 wins on weight (37 g vs 43 g) and price ($199 vs $299).
Bottom line: on raw specs the Garmin Forerunner 55 leads 2 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Amazfit Cheetah Pro | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 14 days | 14 days |
| Weight | 43 g | 37 g |
| List price | $299 | $199 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Tracked features | 5 | 1 |
| Case size | 47 mm | 42 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | MIP |
| Works with | both iPhone and Android | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | running and multisport and triathlon | running |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.
Feature overlap
Both have (1)
- built-in GPS
Only Amazfit Cheetah Pro (4)
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- on-device music
- AMOLED display
- offline maps
Only Garmin Forerunner 55 (0)
Nothing unique.
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Amazfit Cheetah Pro if…
- You need blood-oxygen (SpO₂), on-device music, AMOLED display and offline maps, which the Garmin Forerunner 55 does not list.
- Your main use is multisport and triathlon: it is listed for that and the Garmin Forerunner 55 is not.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Garmin Forerunner 55 only works with Android.
- You want the newer model (2023 vs 2021).
- You want a bright AMOLED screen.
Skip it if…
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 47 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
Pick the Garmin Forerunner 55 if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $100 less.
- You want a lighter watch: 37 g vs 43 g.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Amazfit Cheetah Pro only works with Android.
- You want a display that stays readable in direct sun and sips power.
Skip it if…
- • You want a bright, vivid AMOLED screen — this one uses a lower-power display.
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Amazfit Cheetah Pro or the Garmin Forerunner 55?
They are rated the same, at about 14 days per charge. Real-world life depends on GPS, display and cellular use.
Which is cheaper, the Amazfit Cheetah Pro or the Garmin Forerunner 55?
The Garmin Forerunner 55 has the lower list price: $199 against $299 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Amazfit Cheetah Pro and Garmin Forerunner 55 work with iPhone and Android?
Yes, they have the same phone support: both iPhone and Android.
Which is better for swimming, the Amazfit Cheetah Pro or the Garmin Forerunner 55?
Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 5ATM. 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving.
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