Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Whitestone
Average customer rating
4.1
(691 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 691 reviews
5 Stars
424
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
Works Great!!
on February 15, 2024
Posted by: LRRob
I purchased the Forerunner to be paired with my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. The Forerunner is more compatible than any other watch/monitoring device I have yet tried. It syncs with my notifications and makes it really convenient to monitor my calls, texts and emails without having to get to my phone, especially when I am working out. I only wish you could control more from the Garmin Connect app on my phone such as when I am starting a workout. I get great feedback from the workout on the connect app, but can only start the workout from the Forerunner which is sometime hard to do when I am out running in the dark.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Too much stuff
on February 20, 2024
Posted by: HBCityGuy
I want a watch that tells me what my pace is. Not what my pace is for a lap, whatever a lap is. Is a lap one mile? I want to know what time it is. i want to know how long I've been running. As it is I have to sort allot information to get this basic information.
Response from GarminBy Garmin Fitness, February 23, 2024
Sorry to hear that you are having issues like that, we would encourage you to start out on our support site for assistance and also to give you a way to contact our team as well. Thank you for posting a review.
Customizing Data Screens: https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/GUID-638CD68D-11B0-4D9C-B8B7-E28D15EC4566.html
Forerunner 55 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?prevSearchTerm=changing%20data%20screens&productID=741137&tab=topics
Customizing Data Screens: https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/GUID-638CD68D-11B0-4D9C-B8B7-E28D15EC4566.html
Forerunner 55 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?prevSearchTerm=changing%20data%20screens&productID=741137&tab=topics
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Huge heart rate display
on February 20, 2024
Posted by: Running Sharon
I needed a watch that would provide a huge heart rate display so I can race at the fully optimal speed for my health. I wanted one that would be easy in day or night because many of my races start before sunrise. This watch does that, and more.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Hard to use.
on February 20, 2024
Posted by: Ray9
I'm old and have difficulty seeing the screen, pressing the buttons, and getting results.
Response from GarminBy Garmin Fitness, February 23, 2024
Sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing, we would encourage you to reach out to our team for further assistance. Thank you for posting a review.
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Forerunner 55 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=741137&tab=topics
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Forerunner 55 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=741137&tab=topics
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best running watch at this price point
on February 23, 2024
Posted by: Braden XC/Track
I bought it about a month ago, high quality watch great feeling buttons. Pretty much every feature you could ask for. GPS is waaaaay more accurate then my phones.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Good watch but way too compicated
on February 29, 2024
Posted by: Mikerunninh
Overly complicated. Couldn’t get it to pair with my iPhone and couldn’t get rid of suggested workouts under run. My 16 y o grandson fixed it
Response from GarminBy Garmin Fitness, March 1, 2024
We are sorry to hear about your experience with the device and would encourage you start out on our support site for assistance with the device and also to give you a way to contact our team as well. Thank you for posting a review.
Getting Started:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=741137&tab=topics&topicTag=region_gettingstarted
Forerunner 55 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=741137&tab=topics
Getting Started:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=741137&tab=topics&topicTag=region_gettingstarted
Forerunner 55 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=741137&tab=topics
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Garmin Forerunner 55
on March 2, 2024
Posted by: Catlover2024
I have really enjoyed the Garmin Forerunner 55 fitness watch. It was a little bit confusing to use at first, but I am used to the navigation of the different buttons now. The battery life lasts about a week or so before I need to charge it again. Overall, it has been well worth the price.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Very versatile
on March 2, 2024
Posted by: Kibble
I’ve had it for almost a month. Battery lasts long, accurate, customizable, and far better than my Fitbit
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin