Garmin Forerunner 55, GPS Running Watch with Daily Suggested Workouts, Up to 2 Weeks of Battery Life, Black - 010-02562-00
4.5 | 5,540 ratings
Price: 149
Last update: 01-28-2026
About this item
- 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.Special Feature:Bluetooth.
- 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
Top reviews from the United States
- Bettie WailesGood, basic watch for running.I had two of the old gray and orange Forerunners, but since things don't last forever, they both finally failed. I was dreading shopping for a replacement because I don't want all the fancy stuff that most watches have these days. I just want the basics (time, distance, average pace), and I want ease of operation. I have been very pleased with this watch. It's not much more complicated than the old one, and it's much lighter. The charge lasts much longer, too. I do half marathons, and I can easity get three runs before it needs to be recharged.
- WhitneyGPS and durabilityThe 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. - EHGreat WatchI purchased this for my daughter, who is a three season distance runner. She loves this watch. It has all the features she needs to track her runs and workouts. The fact that she can check her routes on the app because the GPS feature works well is a bonus.
- JenSullivanGreat watchThis is a great watch for everyday use and a HS cross country runner. The battery life is great and he likes it better that the Apple Watch he had before.
Bought for 15 year old son. - NMMoIt's ok, upgrading to something betterI've had this watch for 10 months, and I'm ready for a better watch. This watch isn't all bad though.
If you're looking for a cheaper option for running watches this is a pretty good choice, as long as your milage is reasonable. Obviously of you're running more mileage you're charging your watch more often. If I don't use the watch for anything but "being a watch" and heart rate monitoring I could get a couple weeks between charges. The gps seems pretty accurate, I have routes that I usually run and the watch is pretty close in marking miles in about the same spot, I'd say within .05 of a mile, worse case.
I'd say this watch is more geared towards cardio workouts, I use the "other" while I'm weight lifting and it's not quite the right option, but theres no other options for this watch. It also does not have the ability to do elevation. Any elevation in your run is gps based i think.
The watch itself is very durable, I only have the tiniest chip in the top of the screen, I wear this watch all the time, except while showering. The screen has minimal scratching. I've bought the screen covers for this watch before, but no brand I've ever bought was the exact correct size and there was always a small edge pulled up that would get dirt under it and it would eventually fall off.
I really like that the screen is NOT touch screen and only the buttons control it. I don't have to worry about accidentally bumping something during a work out.
I'm not sure how accurate the HR is, I caveat that I wear my watch on the inside of my wrist and I have dark tattooing there that could cause some problems. But I've also worn it on the opposite side of my wrist and had similar readings. You also can't wear this watch tight against the skin, then it won't read a HR at all. I've seen this happen in work outs where there a missing HR chunks of time.
The sleep monitoring is NOT reliable. Like at all. Basically all it knows it that your heart rate is lowering and it's night time. I can be sitting still reading before bed and it counts all that time as sleep. So where I might have actually slept midnight to 630, my watch started counting sleep at 10. So I says I've gotten more sleep. Therefore effecting your "body battery" rate.
The charger is weird. It takes a special charger, which I've bought another one for my travel bag. And if the watch charging interface gets dirty it makes charging finicky.
The phone finder is really useful and I do like the period tracker. - Juan David Carvajal CastroGood watchI have been using this watch for around 1 years. It is very good and does what suppose to do.
- BrenEverything you need for a great priceGot into running a few months ago and wanted something to track standard run stats - heart rate, distance, calories burnt, steps taken etc. This has been more than reliable and exceeded my expectations. It even has a coach built into the watch that gives you workout ideas. Fits well and GPS works great, just takes a few seconds to calibrate. Looks very sleek and isnt too bulky like a lot of watches.
- AnnaGoing on 4 years, still just as good as Day 1I love this watch!!! Going on 4 years with zero problems. I upgraded to Garmin after using Fitbit for a while and I’m much happier with this. Fitbit has sensors on the sides of the watch for buttons, and after a sweaty workouts those buttons are just decoration. I appreciate the functional buttons on this Garmin. The battery life is sensational to this day. It can go a week and a half before I need to charge it, and it only takes a few hours to get back to 100%. There are so many features when you download the app: fitness tracking, health monitoring, sleep grades, monthly challenges to join, and even virtual fitness coaches for just about any activity you want to improve in. I’ve never once had a problem with this watch. I’m a hobby runner and I recommend this for anyone anywhere on the fitness spectrum.