Garmin Forerunner 55, GPS Running Watch with Daily Suggested Workouts, Up to 2 weeks of Battery Life, Aqua
Price: $199.99 - $172.49
(as of Feb 01, 2025 07:47:55 UTC – Details)
See yourself as a runner. Forerunner® 55 is the GPS running smartwatch that goes beyond pace and heart rate (this is not a medical device) stats. Take the guesswork out of training with personalized guidance and daily suggested workouts based on your training history and fitness level. Change things up with HIIT and breathwork activity profiles. Advanced wellness tracking features, such as all-day respiration monitoring, intensity minutes and more, put you in tune with your body. Get more runs in between charges, thanks to this watch’s long battery life, and make it truly your own by downloading watch faces, apps and more from the Connect IQ™ Store (requires Garmin Connect™ app and Connect IQ™ app loaded on a compatible smartphone).
Easy-to-use running watch monitors heart rate (this is not a medical device) at the wrist and uses GPS to track how far, how fast and where you’ve run
Battery life: up to 2 weeks in smartwatch mode; up to 20 hours in GPS mode
Plan your race day strategy with the PacePro feature (not compatible with on-device courses), which offers GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance
Run your best with helpful training tools, including race time predictions and finish time estimates
Track all the ways you move with built-in activity profiles for running, cycling, track run, virtual run, pool swim, Pilates, HIIT, breathwork and more
Tune in to your body with advanced wellness features, such as intensity minutes, fitness age, all-day respiration and more
Customize your watch with free watch faces, data fields, apps and widgets from the Connect IQ Store (requires Garmin Connect app and Connect IQ app loaded on a compatible smartphone)
Take the guesswork out of training with suggested workouts of varying intensities based on your training history, fitness level and recovery time
Customers say
Customers find the watch comfortable and useful for tracking daily activities. They appreciate its accurate tracking, long battery life, and user-friendly interface. Many find it a good value for the price. However, some have differing opinions on its functionality, durability, and connectivity.
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11 reviews for Garmin Forerunner 55, GPS Running Watch with Daily Suggested Workouts, Up to 2 weeks of Battery Life, Aqua
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Mr. Nguyen –
Perfect Entry-Level Running Watch!
The Garmin Forerunner 55 is an excellent choice for beginner and intermediate runners. It’s lightweight, comfortable, and packed with features like GPS tracking, heart rate monitoring, and suggested workouts. The battery life is fantasticâI can go days without charging even with regular use.I love how user-friendly it is, with clear menus and a simple setup process. The pace and distance tracking are accurate, and the post-run stats in the Garmin Connect app are super detailed. If you’re looking for a reliable running companion without breaking the bank, this is the one!
Hey –
Big gan
Bought this for my college kid. She absolutely loves it. Really does a lot. Price point was great. Keeps track of all the things she needs it for. Great for the gym and workout routine. Very useful Sheâs pretty savvy and would definitely recommend it. She calls to thank me all the time for buying it.
Dina Reavis –
Great for All Runners!
My son is a trail runner and has wanted a Garmin for a while! We got it for him and he loves it. So easy to use, very comfortable and charged super fast. Itâs been really nice for him to track his steps, miles, sleep, heart rate, respiration etc. He also works in a warehouse so this is an easy way for him to track his steps at work as well. highly recommend this for beginner to veteran runners! Great price for a great watch.
Celeste Willenbring –
Reliable, long battery, & accurate
Finally back to Garmin after a few years away. I will forever be a Garmin fan. The tracking is accurate for all the basic sports/ training I do. HR works well, sleep tracking is accurate. I like that it offers workouts/ suggestions for the day based off my goals i input into the app. I have notifications turned off, and I only charge my watch maybe every 8-10days. And that includes 4 workouts weekly.
Kindle Customer –
Near Perfect Affordable Running Watch…
I’ve had this watch for almost a month and its been fantastic. GPS and heart rate are accurate, display is sharp (albeit not AMOLED level crisp), and the stats are just what I need/want. The question for you is will this watch meet your needs, wants, and lifestyle?With the release of the Forerunner 165, it *seems* the 55 isn’t a great choice. The 165 has an AMOLED display, an altimeter, and a few more bells and whistles for about 40 bucks more. The upgraded screen and altimeter make it seem like an easy choice to set down the extra 40 (or 100 for portable music). However, the 55 still offers a nice value and solid features:I’ve found the display on this watch to be fine (even with so-so near vision). Its already helped me knock time off my pace and train for an upcoming marathon. The data provided by the 55 is detailed: the body battery, sleep data, VO2 max, fitness age, stress, running cadence, and more are probably a bit more than I want and encompass all that I need. I always run with my phone (as a Zombie’s Run fan and need to be in-touch with the outside world) so having a music option or do-it-all watch isn’t necessary.While I haven’t pulled a formal training plan (I’m following the Zombie’s, Run! marathon trainer which I’ve used before to good effect), I *could* pull a plan to my 55. Further, the 55 “knows” when I’ve gone hard on a run or had a bad night’s sleep and recommends a rest day or lower effort run. All good stuff!TL:DR – the 55 is a great option for a beginner runner or experienced runner who wants some data but knows (or is honest with themselves) that they probably won’t dive into too deep (e.g. pace, cadence, body battery, and sleep are all they want with a few more goodies). Its also a great choice for the person who wants a dedicated GPS watch but wears other watches during their day and is having trouble justifying a special purpose purchase.I’m still in the return window for my 55 and I’m going to keep it. The 40 dollar (+ tax) isn’t a huge hurdle but I can’t say that the 165 gives me enough more to turn in the 55. I’m very happy with this watch because *it meets all my needs an wants* if the same is true for you, go ahead and order this but if you want the sharper display, a bit more data, and an altimeter (really, the only thing I miss on my 55) then save up some more and go that way.
Joely M. –
Awesome watch!
I’m getting back into running consistently and heard from others that it was more accurate than the FitBit and cheaper than the Apple Watch. When I got it the watch had 85% battery, which was awesome because I went for a run as soon as I synced it to my phone. It’s easy to navigate through and synced so easily. It’s lightweight so I barely felt it when I went running yesterday. There are more excersises that you can use but I can’t wait to go running again!
Luiz Felipe –
Ãtima operabilidade; muitas funcionalidades com opção de instalação de outros gadgets e app via Garmin connect (incluindo a possibilidade de vizualizar mapas e seguir tracklogs); boa duração de bateria; design enxuto e discreto; ótima recepção de sinal de GPS. Gostei muito.
MarÃa Fernanda Morales –
Buen modelo, accesible y funcional
Guillermo S. Tiburcio Rocha –
Producto de excelente calidad de materiales, llego en perfectas condiciones, empaquetado adecuadamente. El reloj trae múltiples funciones que apenas estoy conociendo.
Rafael –
Comprei de presente pra minha namorada. E um igual, mas preto, pra mim. O relógio é super leve, o que é ótimo pra usar o dia todo e para fazer exercÃcio fÃsico. Uso pra natação, corrida e treino na academia. Vale o custo benefÃcio.Se você procura um relógio que te dá um excelente GPS, longa duração de bateria, e acompanha seus treinos… compre sem medo. Ele não é touch nem tem um display tão bonitão quanto um celular atualmente, mas pra mim isso não era importante, então o relógio serve 100% pro propósito. Se quiser um relógio com um display mais top, com mais resolução, vai custar o dobro pra entregar praticamente as mesmas funções
Manue Aguilar –
Garmin es muy bueno pero en este reloj lo único un poco bajo en calidad es su pantalla lo demás es genial