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
5
Can't Beat the Value
on September 25, 2025
Posted by: KN4ISU
I got the 45 several years ago and when that one gave out I switched right over to the equivalent 55. It integrates seamlessly into my life with easy notifications, music controls, and of course, tracking diverse activities, all for a very reasonable price. They should start calling it the forerunner 67.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Just what I needed
on September 26, 2025
Posted by: feelin40again
I bought this model a month ago. I previously owned a Garmin 735XT, which lasted about 3 years. I like the bold face, coaching suggestions, east of connecting the heartrate function to my Peloton bike, and options to change the look/feel.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
My first GPS watch!
on September 26, 2025
Posted by: Deanna H
Have run and biked my whole life, but fought jumping into the 21st-century technology until now. This one is very simple to Lodge runs and rides as well as other activities. Love being able to look back on all the stats it gives. And I’m excited to streamline my training for improved performances!
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
4
Simple, but not perfectly accurate
on September 26, 2025
Posted by: Bstod
I love the simplicity of the watch, i only needed a watch to track my bike rides. That was the only feature I really wanted. I have noticed that it does not accurately count my steps, and the mileage and elevation gain seem to be a little off as well.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great watch
on September 27, 2025
Posted by: Uriah67
Long Battery Life grat for cross country and every day life
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
New data horizons!
on September 28, 2025
Posted by: A V A
This is my first Garmin watch ever and I am 38 years old. I love to run distance and will test it out for the first time at the Twin Cites Marathon next week. I do like how simple it is, yet I do not have a smart phone and wish it would pair with my laptop like it would with a phone. I also wish that it would be more independent from having to sync. All in all, it is a great watch and helps with training.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Need Repair
on September 28, 2025
Posted by: Rega
I bought it a couple of years ago. And now my garmin watch is almost always suddenly turn off. Even the battery still 50%. Please help me. I'm looking for fixing it or trade in with another forerunner. I have 55 and 245.
Response from GarminBy Care, September 29, 2025
I suggest reaching out to Garmin Support directly so they can assist you with the power issues that you're experiencing with your Forerunner 55. Our telephone number is 1-800-800-1020, and we're available Monday - Friday from 7am - 7pm Central (Closed weekends and holidays).
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on September 28, 2025
Posted by: Skip R
All as expected. Working perfectly as is normal for Garmin.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com