Garmin Forerunner 55, GPS Running Watch with Daily Suggested Workouts, Up to 2 Weeks of Battery Life, Black - 010-02562-00

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.

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.

This is a great watch for runners and people with poor eyesight, as the display is good size. This was a gift for my disabled daughter, who runs often, and she loves it! Holds its charge for days and is very sturdy. Great product!

Been using this for over 3 years now and STILL love it. I run a lot and use it for every run and for some walks and it does a great job at everything. Heart rate monitor is accurate. I'm surprised at the number of 1 star reviews. I'm wondering if it's people in areas where GPS will struggle period and thinking it's the fault of the watch.

Great budget Garmin watch pleasantly surprised. I've been through a vivo active 5 and an venu Sq 2. I repeatedly had problems with my heart rate and calorie burn not being accurate during activity. This was recommended by a friend who knew I couldn't afford a fancy one but knew this was a good watch. It is awesome for training. I'm still learning how to use it. I love the Aqua band. I need my venu Sq 2 for the sleep tracker and pulse ox at night. It is super easy to switch between watches. If you want a Garmin quality watch but don't want to pay a premium price this watch is exactly what you need. I just have to set the brightness to almost 100 or else I can barely see the screen. I set the time out to 30 seconds to 1 min because I couldn't find an always on option .

GPS works well to keep track of your running location, lots of features but I only use the walking, running and cardio features . Long battery life and it has a display so you know when to charge it looks great , and fits well. It has a long watch band for various wrist sizes. The watch itself works fast to go between different functions

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.

I've had 2 Fitbits, 2 galaxy watches, and an apple watch. These watches felt unreliable, and had too many features for a watch. THIS WATCH, the Garmin is the best of all of them. Accurate steps/distance? Yep. Reminders to move? Yep. Clear, easy to read face? Yes to that too. The app that goes with the watch have wonderful features and data that help me make smarter decisions. Features for runners and athletes do not get in the way of this unathletic grandma. It's just the best watch! I do not miss making phone calls on my watch, which saves money, too. I do recommend this watch.