GarminForerunner 55, GPS Running Watch with Daily Suggested Workouts, Up to 2 weeks of Battery Life, White

The Garmin Forerunner 55 is an excellent entry-level GPS running watch that punches well above its price point. Designed for beginner to intermediate runners, it offers accurate GPS tracking, heart rate monitoring, and essential training features without overwhelming users with complexity.Key Features:Built-in GPS: Fast and accurate tracking of pace, distance, and route.Daily Suggested Workouts: Personalized training guidance based on your fitness level.Heart Rate Monitoring: Tracks 24/7, even during sleep.Battery Life: Up to 2 weeks in smartwatch mode and 20 hours in GPS mode—fantastic for long training weeks.Lightweight Design: Comfortable enough for all-day wear.Pros:User-friendly interface, great for beginners.Impressive battery life.Great value for the features included.Offers safety tracking (like LiveTrack) for peace of mind.Cons:No music storage or contactless payments.Limited advanced metrics for elite athletes.Verdict:If you're new to running or want a reliable, no-fuss GPS watch, the Forerunner 55 is a standout choice. It delivers just what you need—accuracy, motivation, and ease of use—at a budget-friendly price.

An excellent watch so far that provides accurate measures (especially for GPS) and has built-in capabilities to preserve battery life, especially when not in use. Light, comfortable, and a great watch either for starter athletes or athletes who don't need very advanced features. I am hoping to update this in the next few years to see if its durability holds up.

Great starter watch for those getting into running and want to track their running details more accurately. The ability to see more details than a normal smartwatch has been a game changer for my running. Extremely simple and intuitive to use. It’s helped me from someone who ran occasionally to running 2 half marathons and training for my first full marathon. The watch syncs with the Garmin App and many other running apps. Have recommended this item to many others, and they’ve all been happy with the purchase.

Very happy with the Garmin 55.It’s much more comfortable than the Apple Watch I was replacing.The battery life is amazing - I only charge maybe once a week.It does all the things I want it to do (heart rate, steps per minute, steps, estimated calories, estimated V02 max, GPS tracking, swim lap and stroke counting and likely more that I’m not aware of yet).It took me a week or so to adjust the settings the way I want them, but once I got them adjusted, it’s been smooth sailing.Very happy with the watch - good value and functional.

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.

My best Garmin so far. Rich in functions. Readable face. LONG charge life. Intuitive enough for a boomer like me to operate. (But impossibleto read the info in many of the screens without glasses, which I don't wear when I run)

Best investment I’ve made on Amazon. The look, size, feel, and screen clarity are all amazing. I ran the Dallas BMW marathon with this watch and the functionality of knowing my mile pace and what my heart rate is while running was super important to me. When it comes to functionality, this watch is great for working out, tracking your steps, or viewing your heart rate/stress levels (especially at work). There is hardly any lag time when it comes to update and syncing with my phone. I highly recommend this watch for anybody just starting out in running or working out.

Great display quality, durable, provides a variety of functions depending the workout. It is a great value with great looks and has a strong connection. I strongly recommend this brand.