Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Whitestone
Average customer rating
4.1
(690 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 690 reviews
5 Stars
423
4 Stars
110
3 Stars
49
2 Stars
50
1 Star
58
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Whitestone
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Fitness Watch
on June 22, 2023
Posted by: Biker624
When my last fitness tracker stopped working just before a bicycle tour I was participating in was scheduled to start I purchased the Forerunner. I am glad I did as it recorded each day’s mileage and elevation gain. It does much more than I expected.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Great entry level
on June 25, 2023
Posted by: KKC3
Does everything you need for basic running and some other aerobic exercises.
Pros: Great battery life, lots of good information, app is relatively easy to use, GPS location is accurate, auto generates lots of data like calories burned, HR, steps etc.
Cons: Running pace calculations lag a lot and are off by about 10%. HR also seems to read low outside of vigorous activity and would benefit from a different monitor than optical. Sleep monitoring is inaccurate and waking times need constant adjustment. The app also doesn't seem to transfer custom workouts to the watch even after syncing.
Pros: Great battery life, lots of good information, app is relatively easy to use, GPS location is accurate, auto generates lots of data like calories burned, HR, steps etc.
Cons: Running pace calculations lag a lot and are off by about 10%. HR also seems to read low outside of vigorous activity and would benefit from a different monitor than optical. Sleep monitoring is inaccurate and waking times need constant adjustment. The app also doesn't seem to transfer custom workouts to the watch even after syncing.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great watch , a bit missing
on June 30, 2023
Posted by: Jaleel5
I got this as a birthday present and it is an amazing watch but I went to the beach this morning and found out it had no open water swim mode and that was really annoying because i wanted to track my swim. But apart from that I think it’s a great watch
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Watch
on August 16, 2023
Posted by: Sallmen
I have an Apple Watch that I love, but I hate that it needs to be charged every day. I bought a Garmin to be my second smartwatch to use on trips. I love that it’s compatible with my iPhone and the battery lasts more than 2 weeks. This watch is useful, attractive, lightweight, and waterproof. It was perfect for my road-trip to Utah and Colorado.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features!
on August 19, 2023
Posted by: ErnieP
I bought this one month ago and love wearing it. For someone who never liked wearing anything on my wrist, this is very comfortable and I find myself checking the time, steps, and pulse often!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Capable of tracking so many things
on August 21, 2023
Posted by: AMS1995
This is the 4th Forerunner I’ve bought, each model so much more informative than the last. And exceptional battery life on this one!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Pretty great
on August 27, 2023
Posted by: Cabooshka
Watch works great and it’s functions are awesome. It is just annoying when it gets stuck on the 100% charged display screen or when the music buttons don’t work properly
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Perfect fit. Lightweight.
on August 28, 2023
Posted by: Chris B
Very pleased with look, feel and functionality.
Best watch yet.
Best watch yet.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin