Garmin Forerunner 55 Easy to Use Lightweight GPS Running Smartwatch, Running and Training Guidance, Safety and Tracking Features included, Aqua

I've had the Garmin Forerunner 55 for a little over 2 months at the time of writing this review. I purchased to replace a higher end smart device from a few years back (Huawei GT 2 PRO) which had compatibility issues with IOS and poor GPS tracking. I wanted something lightweight, comfortable and easy to use while running. Whether you're running on the road or hitting the trails, the watch provides reliable and precise tracking of your distance, pace, and route. This is essential for tracking your progress and analysing your runs. It includes a heart rate monitor, allowing you to keep an eye on your heart rate during your workouts. impressive battery stating up to two weeks in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode - I've not scientifically tested but I've been getting a good week and a half or so with regular 6-10k runs in. Sleep tracking also feels accurate when reviewing the data in the app vs how I feel that day. Its nice to be able to keep a track of hours slept/recovery. The Garmin connect app is also the best I've used with lots of insightful data from step tracking, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, body battery & setting running plans. You can also sign up to challenges and earn badges which adds a nice competitiveness if you have friends/family on the same platform. My personal favourite feature is having a physical start stop button - its a simple one but being able to hit start/stop when getting to a road junction and it working every time vs my old touch screen watch is really nice. Also helps with accuracy of running times. Overall, the Garmin Forerunner 55 is an excellent GPS running watch for those who are looking for a reliable and affordable device to track their runs. With its accurate GPS tracking, heart rate monitoring, customizable display, and extensive training features, it provides all the essential tools to help you reach your running goals. While it may lack some advanced smartwatch features, its impressive battery life and user-friendly interface make it a solid choice for runners of all levels.

The Garmin Forerunner 55 is an excellent fitness watch, especially for active users who want reliable tracking and easy smartphone connectivity. It delivers accurate GPS performance, great battery life, and a range of features that make it a solid choice for sports enthusiasts. My son, who is passionate about swimming and sports, loves using this watch to track his activity. It provides detailed insights into workouts, heart rate, and performance metrics, helping him stay on top of his training. The lightweight design makes it comfortable to wear all day, and the interface is intuitive, making it easy to access stats and notifications. Syncing with his iPhone works seamlessly, allowing him to review progress, set goals, and stay motivated. For anyone looking for a well-rounded GPS watch that balances performance, ease of use, and smart features, the Forerunner 55 is a fantastic option. It’s durable, dependable, and a great tool for anyone serious about staying active.

Packs a real punch, I’ve left my daily Omega Speedmaster in the safe since I got this! I love that it tracks my running and walking. Also very useful to see how good my sleep is and daily steps. It really is fantastic. It’s pretty basic in terms of the large world of sports watches but don’t let that put you off. I got this for an absolute steal and I’m really pleased with it. It’s also comfy, doesn’t intrude at all. I would highly recommend it.

Bought this watch for walking rather than running. It works very well as a walking watch and the battery and coverage is excellent. Used it for three days walking in the Lake District on one battery charge and no lose of GPS signal. The temperature gauge is a bit low compared to the actual temperature but I didn't buy it as a thermometer. Can't give it five stars as the only elevation information given is after the walk has finished via the Garmin Connect app but there is no live information regarding height gained.

Does exactly what you need, battery life unreal

Fantastic watch with so many different modes an gadgets i still havent worked out everyyhing. Very accurate for a runner like me, but clocks walks, swimming, running, treadmill running, weights an cardìo. If you know someone else with a garmin watch you can set up an alert if you have an abnormal heart beat or somethings wrong it will alert who ever you decide to send it too. Very clever watch at a great price.

Excellent sports watch. It has all the basic features I need for walking, running, cycling, and gym workout. The Garmin Connect app is very good for reviewing your stats over time, and the Connect IQ app allows you to alter watch faces. The watch and app combination is very good for motivating you to do more. Highly recommended.

I am really pleased with this purchase. Very reasonably priced for the type of device. I really like Garmin and the Garmin app from previously owning a vivoactive 3 which gave up after a good few years of use. The forerunner 55 suits my needs better than the vivoactive in that it is button operated rather than touch screen. I often lost activities with the vivoactive dueSee to a coat or running jacket operating the screen. The forerunner 55 is a much more definite function operation which I really like. I've used the watch for hiking and running so far and it's been brilliant regarding information, GPS tracking, linking to Strava, etc. The battery life between charges seems very good so far. I also really like the fact you need to push a button to illuminated the watch rather than it light up on movement as the vivoactive did. The watch still lights up when lifting to view during an activity which is perfect for me. I have also started using Garmin coach for a running aim and this is a brilliant motivator as well as stopping me overtraining which I have done in the past. Thoroughly recommend Garmin and this device for ease of use, practicality, toughness, training options and how it looks.

Easy to use and very budget friendly watch. I bought it to record tracks so I can see them on the map later. Now I am using it to reach my sleep, body battery, and stress levels. There are of course a lot of better options out there but far more expensive. I am very happy. One thing is that the strap could be a little bit longer.

Buscaba un reloj simplemente para medir los avances en entrenamientos, carrera y natación, en plan coger un poco de forma, así que cogí éste, por la marca prestigiosa y buenas críticas. La medición de carrera en cinta y al aire libre con GPS parece correcta, no así en la piscina, que suele medir a veces un 10 o 15% menos. La batería ha cumplido la expectativa de las críticas, dura entorno a 2-3 semanas, aunque con un uso deportivo intenso durará menos. Además del uso deportivo, me he encontrado con una interfaz muy sencilla de manejar. En sí el reloj es simple, no tiene aplicaciones ni se puede llamar desde él. En cambio, tiene dos cosas que me han resultado muy útiles: se pueden leer los mensajes sin tener que desbloquear el móvil, y te avisa de las llamadas, lo me gusta porque por fin me entero si me llaman en la calle. Conclusión: muy recomendable para deportistas poco exigentes. Los deportistas más pro seguramente quieran un reloj más avanzado.

Para um relógio lançado em 2021, o preço atual parece meio salgado, mas isso talvez se deve ao fato da marca ser estrangeira e ser fabricado fora do Brasil. Com mais de dois meses de uso minha resenha breve seria: é um ótimo relógio, preciso e um ótimo custo-benefício a longo prazo. Em maiores detalhes, eu complemento: não é um relógio para quem é ultramaratonista profissional, tri-atleta ou faz muitas atividades específicas durante o dia, a bateria vai drenar legal usando o GPS com muita frequência. É um relógio pra quem pratica um esporte em específico, mesmo que seja diariamente, seja corrida, natação ou ciclismo (esses são os focos do FR 55). Atividades diárias de até 1h com GPS ligado no modo de maior precisão permite uma bateria entre 1 e 2 semanas, se não usar GPS ou usar o GPS em um modo mais econômico a bateria dura mais de 2 semanas. Eu escolhi a Garmin pois os relógios deles oferece uma precisão de dados bem legais comparados com relógios absurdamente caros e supostamente melhores, precisava monitorar melhor meus treinos de tiro (pratico corrida) e ter noção das minhas zonas de frequência cardíaca principalmente em dias que meu corpo estivesse mais fadigado e a escolha desse modelo em 2025 foi feita por conta da minha restrição de capital e por conta das minhas necessidades que ele poderia suprir, além de ter encontrado uma boa oferta no momento da compra. O FR 55 não oferece uma extensa análise ou interface de dados ótima no próprio relógio, mas os dados coletados durante a atividade e durante o dia podem ser analisados e são dispostos de uma maneira muito bacana no sistema deles (Garmin Connect, tipo um Strava da vida, mas é exclusivo para usuários Garmin) e você pode partir daí, mas ele sincroniza automaticamente com o Strava e você nem precisa fazer sincronização manual no Strava ou algo do tipo, você só precisa sincronizar com Bluetooth no app da própria Garmin que ele puxa os dados automaticamente. Se eu tivesse um capital entre 2k pra investir em um relógio eu certamente não escolheria este modelo, mas como encontrei este modelo muito barato usando a opção da "amazon quase novo" foi um achado perfeito para minha necessidade atual, com certeza vai me servir por uns dois anos até coisa nova ou diferente chegar no mercado com um preço melhor. Dicas para estender a duração da bateria: deixe o Bluetooth desativado, desative o GPS para atividades que não precisam disso, desative alertas ou monitorizações desnecessárias para você e evite carregamentos supercharge, carregue em uma porta USB no pc mesmo ou um carregador com uma saída bem padrão e "lenta" para não ter surpresas depois (vi relatos de pessoas que usou carregamento rápido e acabou queimando o relógio, eu só carrego pela porta USB do pc mesmo e tá tudo certo).

I love my Garmin watch,the best so far,so accurate,I would definitely recommend this watch to anyone

Lo uso da ormai 4 anni, inizialmente per la corsa, poi andando avanti mi sono orientato verso un modello instict per necessità, ora lo uso per il nuoto e va molto bene, preciso, un entry level perfetto, molto basico ma il suo compito lo fa egregiamente. Garmin una garanzia