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
Love my Garmin!
on October 23, 2025
Posted by: JacqueG
I was a Fitbit user forever. I got tired of how inaccurate it was. Didn't track miles or times correctly. Tried Garmin and I love it. I will never go back.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Easy to use
on October 23, 2025
Posted by: Chi 29
I love my new watch. I upgraded from the vivofit and this is similar but I love it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Great watch until the battery starts failing.
on October 24, 2025
Posted by: Disappointed Joe
This is a great watch until after about a year and a half, the watch would not hold the charge and as time is goes on, the battery runs out quicker and quicker. From holding a charge for approximately 10 days to two weeks when first purchased, the watch now hold a charge for about four days. Not happy with this feature at all. Otherwise the watch function is beautifully.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, October 25, 2025
Hi, there! I would recommend taking a look at this troubleshooting article for help.
http://ms.spr.ly/6428t6QTA
If that did not help, please reach out to our Product Support team. Our phone number for North America is 1-800-800-1020. The office is opened Monday through Friday, between 7am - 7pm Central Time.
http://ms.spr.ly/6428t6QTA
If that did not help, please reach out to our Product Support team. Our phone number for North America is 1-800-800-1020. The office is opened Monday through Friday, between 7am - 7pm Central Time.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Yes!
on October 25, 2025
Posted by: Shainbo86
I love it for the step count and tracking my workouts! I have noticed the heart rate can be a little erratic at times. For example when I'm walking it will be reading really low. I also have noticed for sleep it records almost no REM sleep. Overall though it is great! It helps me stay motivated and push myself more to stay healthy.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, October 26, 2025
Hi! I added some helpful articles about heart rate and sleep tracking.
• "Garmin Watch Optical Heart Rate Accuracy Tips" - http://ms.spr.ly/6422tBHqE
• "Sleep Tracking" - http://ms.spr.ly/6423tBHq1
If you still have some concerns/questions, please reach out to our product support team. Our phone number for North America is 1-800-800-1020. The office is opened Monday through Friday, between 7am - 7pm Central Time.
• "Garmin Watch Optical Heart Rate Accuracy Tips" - http://ms.spr.ly/6422tBHqE
• "Sleep Tracking" - http://ms.spr.ly/6423tBHq1
If you still have some concerns/questions, please reach out to our product support team. Our phone number for North America is 1-800-800-1020. The office is opened Monday through Friday, between 7am - 7pm Central Time.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Good value, nice features
on October 25, 2025
Posted by: sawman91
Wasn't looking for cutting edge, replacing a similar watch but everything was touch screen. I actually like the various buttons to access menu items. Good battery life, easy to set up and has most of the features you need.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great battery
on October 26, 2025
Posted by: Jens watch
This is an amazing battery. Going from a versa 4 to the forerunner I’m getting used to all of the buttons
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Watch Band stinks
on October 26, 2025
Posted by: Airborne Don
I don't like it at all, difficult for a person not familiar with computers to use it effectively
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, October 26, 2025
We're sorry to hear that you're experiencing difficulty with your Forerunner 55. We know new technology can be challenging and we have a team of helpful experts that can help you get the most out of your watch. They're available at the following link: http://ms.spr.ly/6427tBVXL
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for daily running, races, and light cycling
on October 27, 2025
Posted by: Aaron B
Very easy to use for my daily runs and for some cycling commutes. Has tons of stats and info that I need along with some additional stuff. I wish that there were more activity options that I did not have to download, and music would be nice but that might just have to be part of an upgrade further down the road.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
