Garmin Forerunner 55, GPS Running Watch with Daily Suggested Workouts, Up to 2 Weeks of Battery Life, Black – 010-02562-00
$164.20
Ajay Bharadwaj
Last updated on 05/31/2026 7:08 PM Details
- 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
Specification: Garmin Forerunner 55, GPS Running Watch with Daily Suggested Workouts, Up to 2 Weeks of Battery Life, Black – 010-02562-00
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Garmin Forerunner 55, GPS Running Watch with Daily Suggested Workouts, Up to 2 Weeks of Battery Life, Black – 010-02562-00
$164.20
Coleman Matloff –
The battery life on this thing is amazing. Easy to navigate and accurate!
Amazon Customer –
Good quality product and still working well. Highly recommend.
NMMo –
Produto novo, conforme anunciado.
Leandro Thadeu Fontela Kock –
Good cheap entry level running watch, heart rate, ect. Screen is on the smaller but it works well ad easy to read.
Maribel –
Been using this for a year. Still use it. Great for marathons, walks or anything in between.
NMMo –
I’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.
Luci O –
*** I’ve been using this watch for 3-years (& 1-month) now. It still works great and I still have zero regrets! I even got one of my sons to buy the same model. ***
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Original 11-month review:
Thanks to this watch, I was able to drop the 20+ pounds I put on during my post-covid depression. It got me moving again and whereas the original daunting number of 10k steps in a day made me nervous, I now walk around 23k steps daily without even thinking about it. The challenges on the app have helped me move from my former weight loss goals to my present toning ones and suffice it to say, all of this has helped tremendously with my mental health as well.
As for the watch features, I was looking at all sorts of brands and all kinds of models and settled on this one and never looked back. I needed a time teller, a pedometer and a heart rate monitor, in no specific order. I received all of those and more with this wrist decor. Not only does the watch look nice and feel weightless on my skin when adjusted correctly, but it works so well at everything it was made to.
The heart rate monitor is very accurate when compared with other heart rate monitoring devices. The watch is simple to clean although I was afraid of damaging something whilst attempting to clear out the ‘gunk’ around the plug-in site. I didn’t purchase the watch for the sleep related feature but it is an interesting bonus. After roughly 9-10 months of continuous 24-hour use, I finally started noticing it act up during my treadmill workouts. My heart rate would drop to 0 and at one point I saw it jump to 248. Since I wasn’t dead or dying during any of these times, I thought I’d start turning it off at night and I haven’t noticed the issue since. It could have just been an error that required an update but like I said, I didn’t buy for the sleep feature anyhow.
The battery life is pretty good I’d say. When I told my husband one day that I should ‘charge my watch tonight because it’s been a couple weeks’ he was really surprised. I keep track on my exercise calendar whenever I feel the need to plug in, which I do during the night so it doesn’t interrupt my steps during the day. I normally charge once it hits somewhere in the 10-19 percentile. This takes (me specifically) about two weeks to accomplish, with roughly an hour and a half, minimum, of recorded activities at least five days a week and the watch otherwise just being turned on consistently. Of course, there are extra outings that warrant using the start button once in a while and yet I still find my charge schedule to remain the same.
You can choose from a variety of watch faces that come standard but I definitely have enjoyed looking through the Garmin store at other options. The background I’ve used for quite some time now shows the moon in its current phase and as a lifetime star gazer, this is a face I was more than happy to throw money at. I spent just a few dollars and received something around 10 different looks, several animated such as plants or flowers that grow or open as you complete your steps for the day- amazing, if you like that sort of thing, turns out I do.
Overall, I love my watch and I hope it lasts me a good, long time but if and when it finally dies from time cancer, I’ll be sure to replace it with another Garmin!
Whitney –
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.
Tatiana –
I’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.
Eliza Tran –
Good sports watch. Buttons work as expected. No touch screen means no unintended mistakes. Connects to my chest heart rate sensor via Ant+. Connects to Strava. Battery life is better than other watches (due to no touch screen, dimmer display), though as expected the marketing material is overzealous. I get maybe five days of battery life. I think the product details claim 14 days.
I am giving a review at the four-month mark. Worked great so far but now the charging cable needs to be wiggled just right for the electrical contact to happen.
Tatiana –
Very basic model, but does everything I need, and priced well below the fancier ones. I bought this specifically to track my times during training runs for an upcoming marathon. I don’t need it to do a whole lot, but it still has a ton of features I’ll probably never use. I personally like that it has buttons on the side for navigation instead of touch screen. I was able to sync it with my VDOT training calendar so it automatically has my scheduled workout loaded which makes it very easy to train with. I’m still figuring it all out, but considering the lower price, I’m pretty happy with it. My only slight complaint is that I wish the face was a little bigger, but I can still read it despite not having the greatest vision.
S&F –
Garmin es de los mejores para el running, y con muy buen precio.
10/10 👌
Ching Li –
My husband loves this watch. He’s been training for his marathon and this watch tracks EVERYTHiNG!!! Perfect for runners or active people.
Tatiana –
My teen bought this watch and he is pleased with it. He does track and cross country and it has the functions he need. He says it’s comfortable on his wrist.
Eliza Tran –
*** I’ve been using this watch for 3-years (& 1-month) now. It still works great and I still have zero regrets! I even got one of my sons to buy the same model. ***
——————————-
Original 11-month review:
Thanks to this watch, I was able to drop the 20+ pounds I put on during my post-covid depression. It got me moving again and whereas the original daunting number of 10k steps in a day made me nervous, I now walk around 23k steps daily without even thinking about it. The challenges on the app have helped me move from my former weight loss goals to my present toning ones and suffice it to say, all of this has helped tremendously with my mental health as well.
As for the watch features, I was looking at all sorts of brands and all kinds of models and settled on this one and never looked back. I needed a time teller, a pedometer and a heart rate monitor, in no specific order. I received all of those and more with this wrist decor. Not only does the watch look nice and feel weightless on my skin when adjusted correctly, but it works so well at everything it was made to.
The heart rate monitor is very accurate when compared with other heart rate monitoring devices. The watch is simple to clean although I was afraid of damaging something whilst attempting to clear out the ‘gunk’ around the plug-in site. I didn’t purchase the watch for the sleep related feature but it is an interesting bonus. After roughly 9-10 months of continuous 24-hour use, I finally started noticing it act up during my treadmill workouts. My heart rate would drop to 0 and at one point I saw it jump to 248. Since I wasn’t dead or dying during any of these times, I thought I’d start turning it off at night and I haven’t noticed the issue since. It could have just been an error that required an update but like I said, I didn’t buy for the sleep feature anyhow.
The battery life is pretty good I’d say. When I told my husband one day that I should ‘charge my watch tonight because it’s been a couple weeks’ he was really surprised. I keep track on my exercise calendar whenever I feel the need to plug in, which I do during the night so it doesn’t interrupt my steps during the day. I normally charge once it hits somewhere in the 10-19 percentile. This takes (me specifically) about two weeks to accomplish, with roughly an hour and a half, minimum, of recorded activities at least five days a week and the watch otherwise just being turned on consistently. Of course, there are extra outings that warrant using the start button once in a while and yet I still find my charge schedule to remain the same.
You can choose from a variety of watch faces that come standard but I definitely have enjoyed looking through the Garmin store at other options. The background I’ve used for quite some time now shows the moon in its current phase and as a lifetime star gazer, this is a face I was more than happy to throw money at. I spent just a few dollars and received something around 10 different looks, several animated such as plants or flowers that grow or open as you complete your steps for the day- amazing, if you like that sort of thing, turns out I do.
Overall, I love my watch and I hope it lasts me a good, long time but if and when it finally dies from time cancer, I’ll be sure to replace it with another Garmin!
Natalie Feser –
I’ve always used garmin watches. Love the size, shape appearance of the watch face. The band is comfortable also. So far the battery life is quite good. Display is great and to read.
It’s a bit different than my last one, but easy to figure out the options.
A –
Good service
Tatiana –
I bought this watch for my son who was starting cross country in school. He wears it religiously when he runs. The battery lasts forever it seems. Highly recommend.
Amazon Customer –
Produto novo, conforme anunciado.
Luci O –
My first smart watch was Huawei. Then comes this. For the price I’m paying it doesn’t have touch screen. Button toggling needs time to learn. Gave it up.
Luci O –
Good cheap entry level running watch, heart rate, ect. Screen is on the smaller but it works well ad easy to read.
Braxton –
Great watch, I use this everyday and only need to charge like twice a month. The alarm vibrations don’t get me up as easily in the mornings as my Apple Watch, but that’s the ONLY complaint. It shows all notifications, but I only like seeing calls and texts on here, and tracks my runs and workouts great. Does NOT have strength training options like the 265 or Fenix series, but that’s alright, I use HIIT for weights and can change it in the app if I want to track more specifically what I did.
It had about two weeks of this weird Bluetooth connection, it was connected to my phone but showed a code like it needed to connect to something, restarted it a couple times and it’s been gone for about a month or more now.
Jenny D. –
Good cheap entry level running watch, heart rate, ect. Screen is on the smaller but it works well ad easy to read.
Ching Li –
Great quality, great appearance, perfect size.
First time buying a Garmin and definitely worth every penny.
Ching Li –
Good fit. A little difficult to learn for beginners to a garmin. It’s nice though,I like the wristband too. Decent battery life and worth it.
Josh A. –
*** I’ve been using this watch for 3-years (& 1-month) now. It still works great and I still have zero regrets! I even got one of my sons to buy the same model. ***
——————————-
Original 11-month review:
Thanks to this watch, I was able to drop the 20+ pounds I put on during my post-covid depression. It got me moving again and whereas the original daunting number of 10k steps in a day made me nervous, I now walk around 23k steps daily without even thinking about it. The challenges on the app have helped me move from my former weight loss goals to my present toning ones and suffice it to say, all of this has helped tremendously with my mental health as well.
As for the watch features, I was looking at all sorts of brands and all kinds of models and settled on this one and never looked back. I needed a time teller, a pedometer and a heart rate monitor, in no specific order. I received all of those and more with this wrist decor. Not only does the watch look nice and feel weightless on my skin when adjusted correctly, but it works so well at everything it was made to.
The heart rate monitor is very accurate when compared with other heart rate monitoring devices. The watch is simple to clean although I was afraid of damaging something whilst attempting to clear out the ‘gunk’ around the plug-in site. I didn’t purchase the watch for the sleep related feature but it is an interesting bonus. After roughly 9-10 months of continuous 24-hour use, I finally started noticing it act up during my treadmill workouts. My heart rate would drop to 0 and at one point I saw it jump to 248. Since I wasn’t dead or dying during any of these times, I thought I’d start turning it off at night and I haven’t noticed the issue since. It could have just been an error that required an update but like I said, I didn’t buy for the sleep feature anyhow.
The battery life is pretty good I’d say. When I told my husband one day that I should ‘charge my watch tonight because it’s been a couple weeks’ he was really surprised. I keep track on my exercise calendar whenever I feel the need to plug in, which I do during the night so it doesn’t interrupt my steps during the day. I normally charge once it hits somewhere in the 10-19 percentile. This takes (me specifically) about two weeks to accomplish, with roughly an hour and a half, minimum, of recorded activities at least five days a week and the watch otherwise just being turned on consistently. Of course, there are extra outings that warrant using the start button once in a while and yet I still find my charge schedule to remain the same.
You can choose from a variety of watch faces that come standard but I definitely have enjoyed looking through the Garmin store at other options. The background I’ve used for quite some time now shows the moon in its current phase and as a lifetime star gazer, this is a face I was more than happy to throw money at. I spent just a few dollars and received something around 10 different looks, several animated such as plants or flowers that grow or open as you complete your steps for the day- amazing, if you like that sort of thing, turns out I do.
Overall, I love my watch and I hope it lasts me a good, long time but if and when it finally dies from time cancer, I’ll be sure to replace it with another Garmin!
Julie –
My absolute favorite running watch (I upgraded from a different Garmin). The functions (button controls on the side of the watch) may take a little time to learn, but it’s not difficult. The GPS is extremely accurate and all of the information from the watch syncs quickly to the Garmin App. I’ve worn it in all kinds of weather and different types of races and have never had a problem. Pretty strong battery life, too, but out of habit, I do charge it every night. Looks nice and the adjustable band ensures a perfect fit! Really great running watch, and I know I’m not even taking advantage of everything it offers yet.
teddybear in the kitchen –
Good cheap entry level running watch, heart rate, ect. Screen is on the smaller but it works well ad easy to read.
Alof –
Good cheap entry level running watch, heart rate, ect. Screen is on the smaller but it works well ad easy to read.
Bysael Gil –
what a great investment! couldn’t find it yesterday. threw in a load of laundry and forgot it. oops. ran thru an entire wash cycle. expected it to be kaputz! like it never happened. working great. love this watch. major step up from the generic brand I got off amazon. really in-depth data. this isn’t a fancier garmin. very nuts and bolts. but its utilitarian. and gets the job done.
Luci O –
Like the One Ring, my fitbit chose to leave my arm art some point in time and move on to another person or be lost in the mists of time. I wasn’t sure I wanted another of those and saw this Garmin and thought I would give it a try. I have had it over a month now and I love it. I should have gotten one of these years ago. I like the display much better and battery life can’t be beat. Seems to do all I need better, too. I can highly recommend.
Braxton –
My husband loves this watch. He’s been training for his marathon and this watch tracks EVERYTHiNG!!! Perfect for runners or active people.
Braxton –
what a great investment! couldn’t find it yesterday. threw in a load of laundry and forgot it. oops. ran thru an entire wash cycle. expected it to be kaputz! like it never happened. working great. love this watch. major step up from the generic brand I got off amazon. really in-depth data. this isn’t a fancier garmin. very nuts and bolts. but its utilitarian. and gets the job done.
Amazon Customer –
Perfect watch for my daughter who is s competitive swimmer. Vibrant colors and great value for what we needed. He best friend also bought one after us. Long battery life with quick charging, and very durable
Josh A. –
Good sports watch. Buttons work as expected. No touch screen means no unintended mistakes. Connects to my chest heart rate sensor via Ant+. Connects to Strava. Battery life is better than other watches (due to no touch screen, dimmer display), though as expected the marketing material is overzealous. I get maybe five days of battery life. I think the product details claim 14 days.
I am giving a review at the four-month mark. Worked great so far but now the charging cable needs to be wiggled just right for the electrical contact to happen.
NMMo –
Good cheap entry level running watch, heart rate, ect. Screen is on the smaller but it works well ad easy to read.
Ching Li –
Good sports watch. Buttons work as expected. No touch screen means no unintended mistakes. Connects to my chest heart rate sensor via Ant+. Connects to Strava. Battery life is better than other watches (due to no touch screen, dimmer display), though as expected the marketing material is overzealous. I get maybe five days of battery life. I think the product details claim 14 days.
I am giving a review at the four-month mark. Worked great so far but now the charging cable needs to be wiggled just right for the electrical contact to happen.
Don Ussery –
nothing fancy. Good solid watch with all the info your average runner needs. Distance, mileage, speed, steps, heart rate, altitude climbed/dropped, and other info. you can keep a log of each of your activities; running, walking, biking, trails etc. etc. As an added bonus my watch displays phone calls and texts.
I’m sure the activity display can be customized but I’ve not felt the need to change what’s there. The watch face display can be changed to meet your likes. I get about two weeks battery life while using the gps for an hour or so each morning and maybe another hour or two on the weekends,
Josh A. –
Very basic model, but does everything I need, and priced well below the fancier ones. I bought this specifically to track my times during training runs for an upcoming marathon. I don’t need it to do a whole lot, but it still has a ton of features I’ll probably never use. I personally like that it has buttons on the side for navigation instead of touch screen. I was able to sync it with my VDOT training calendar so it automatically has my scheduled workout loaded which makes it very easy to train with. I’m still figuring it all out, but considering the lower price, I’m pretty happy with it. My only slight complaint is that I wish the face was a little bigger, but I can still read it despite not having the greatest vision.
Braxton –
Good sports watch. Buttons work as expected. No touch screen means no unintended mistakes. Connects to my chest heart rate sensor via Ant+. Connects to Strava. Battery life is better than other watches (due to no touch screen, dimmer display), though as expected the marketing material is overzealous. I get maybe five days of battery life. I think the product details claim 14 days.
I am giving a review at the four-month mark. Worked great so far but now the charging cable needs to be wiggled just right for the electrical contact to happen.
TLl –
Perfect for monitoring my health
Amazon Customer –
My first smart watch was Huawei. Then comes this. For the price I’m paying it doesn’t have touch screen. Button toggling needs time to learn. Gave it up.