Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Whitestone - (2021)
Average customer rating
4.2
(887 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 887 reviews
5 Stars
546
4 Stars
147
3 Stars
63
2 Stars
61
1 Star
70
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Whitestone - (2021)
Customer Rating
4
New user
on September 13, 2025
Posted by: Hiker1
I like that I can see the dial without having to be in the dark. I don't find it easy to choose an activity and I know it's made for runners but I wish it had hiking, Pilates to choose from.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Just what I needed
on September 13, 2025
Posted by: dclomenzo
I have been a Fitbit customer for over 10 years but needed a replacement and decided on this watch. I am not a runner but enjoy tracking my walks and other activities. This watch is easy to use, has a great battery life and is comfortable to wear. Who knows I may even take up running! Great features and excellent quality!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Awful
on September 13, 2025
Posted by: DrSandy
Needs to be recharged every night. Will not pair/sync with my iPhone. Just a watch. I can’t get messages, track, my running, count the steps. Figure out how fast I’m running… It’s basically just a watch.
Response from GarminBy Care, September 15, 2025
I'm sorry to hear that has been your experience with the Forerunner 55. Our product support team would love to help you troubleshoot these issues with your watch. You can contact them at 800-800-1020 Monday through Friday 7a-7p CST.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch
on October 28, 2025
Posted by: Rochelle T
This watch doesnt have all the bells and whistles like the more expensive garmin watches but it works just as well.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Love this watch!
on September 16, 2025
Posted by: Tay42
I bought this watch as a beginner runner and I am so grateful that I did. I am currently training for my first 1/2 marathon and it has been so helpful. I just wanted a basic watch that could accurately track my running and lifting workouts. My favorite feature is that it can also track treadmill running accurately.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great for beginner
on September 16, 2025
Posted by: pstrkjd
I bought this a little over a month ago and it is a great watch. I am a beginner and wanted it to compliment the new diet and exercise regime I have started. It would great on the program I am on.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Replacing Fitbit, getting used to
on September 16, 2025
Posted by: Jenifer G
I've always been a fan of Fitbit but after Google bought it and changed things, I swore I wouldn't buy another once my current one died. I tried a Garmin once and fought it every step of the way, preferring the Fitbit app and functionality. However, I bit the bullet and went Garmin again out of principal. Things have changed a lot since the last time I tried one and I like it much better this time around. I like the "Battery" charging instead of Sleep Score. This one is not a touch screen, it has buttons to click and I'm getting used to that after having a touch screen watch. The band is very feather light. Overall, I think I'm going to like this watch.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Awesome
on September 16, 2025
Posted by: GR72
Best watch ever love the battery life on it
Going on 15 days it’s at 30% still
Going on 15 days it’s at 30% still
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin