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Garmin Forerunner 55, White
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Nov 6, 2023
Ilove2run
5 out of 5 stars review

Perfect, basic gps running watch

This is my second Garmin running watch and, so far, I love it! The battery seems to last a for several runs and it has the features I need to track my runs. I only use it for running because it does not have a basic workout tracker and I don't want to keep messing with a watch in the middle of a strength training workout to record reps and other data. I would recommend this watch for runners who need a basic gps watch. This one does not have the crazy battery and update issues my Vivoactive 3 had. I never knew when I turned it one whether it would be at 0% or 99%, or if it would spend 10 minutes updating and running the battery down. I hope this one keeps working as great as it has so far!

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Sep 29, 2022
Marzena M
5 out of 5 stars review

Great running watch!

This watch has everything I need to track my runs and bike rides. The sensors are really handy and easy to use. The GPS works great and syncs with my Strava. The incident detection is a handy tool but I have accidentally activated twice while riding my bike so I have to be more careful.

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Feb 5, 2024
bobthesciguy
5 out of 5 stars review

Just what I needed

I upgraded from a simple G-Shock to time my workouts, so anything interactive is an improvement. I appreciate the ease of choosing workout options and of course the recording to my phone. I didn't want anything too elaborate and the Forerunner 55 hits the mark: easy to use and not too many options I'd never use. And it's not bulky and heavy like some watches.

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Aug 10, 2024
lobster boy
5 out of 5 stars review

Nice Watch

We bought two to replace our old trusty Forerunner 35 watches. The forerunner 55 is packed with more features than we can use. It involves a little bit of a learning curve to learn how to use all the features but we are now getting used to it and really like it. Again we don't do a lot of running or cycling; mainly walking and it very nice for that. I am not too sure about the VO max as it is very hard to alter just walking.. Enjoy the different watch faces and finally found one that meets or needs. Very happy with this watch.

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Mar 9, 2023
WildBillFishing
5 out of 5 stars review

Incredible

I’ve been wearing the forerunner 55 for about two weeks. It has fine tuned everything I do. I was able to lower my bmi, track miles ran, improve my pace, and work in my HR. I’m not great with technology and this thing is incredibly easy. Truly love it. Highly recommend for those serious about stepping up their accountability.

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Dec 20, 2021
RISM
5 out of 5 stars review

Really good running watch

I got this watch for my birthday and the holidays and I couldn’t be happier with it. I finally upgraded from the Forerunner 35 and I’m loving all the new features it comes with. This is a solid affordable running watch with great features for the price.

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Jul 22, 2024
Mad Dog
5 out of 5 stars review

Superb Garmin Forerunner 55

The Forerunner 55 replaced my Forerunner 610, which I had owned for about eight years, and it's a vast Improvement. It synchronizes with the GPS almost instantly. It has a lot longer battery life and recharges much more quickly, plus the charger is a sure connection with the watch, unlike the finicky 610. The screen is very easy to read. My only slight complaint is that the paper instruction book was vague about setting it up and getting the right screens.

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Oct 13, 2023
KrisT
1 out of 5 stars review

Disappointed

I bought tte Forerunner35 a few years ago and it worked great. I upgraded to the 55 less than a year ago. In less than 6 months the watch stopped connecting to my phone/computer. After 2 sessions of 2 1/2 hrs on chat support it was finally determined that the watch was not fixable and a replacement would be sent. I received the replacement of a refurbished watch for a watch that was not even a year old. The refurbished watch’s battery lasts for only 24 hrs. My old watch battery would last for 1-2 weeks depending on how much GPS I used. It’s useless. Now I’ll need to go through the whole process over again to get another replacement. If the next replacement has issues as well I’m never choosing Garmin again. It’s not worth the hours of headache. Sorry Garmin, I want to like you but you are making it very hard!

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We are sorry to hear about the issues that you had and would encourage you to reach out to our team so that we can get more details from you and assist you further. Thank you for posting a review we appreciate it. Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com Forerunner 55 Support: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=741137&tab=topics

May 19, 2023
Chelsea C
5 out of 5 stars review

Overall Great Watch!

I bought this watch about a month ago and absolutely love it! The training feature is awesome and I love how accurate the step counter is. I had the Forerunner 35 previous to this and it was great, but this watch is just off the charts good! As a runner, I love the feedback and versatility of the workout features. The connection and reaction times are terrific. The battery life is decent. Overall, a wonderful watch for the price and I strongly recommend to anyone.

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Jan 23, 2023
GArunner
4 out of 5 stars review

Great watch, but GPS takes too long to connect.

The watch is great and has all the features I wanted. It is easy to use and the screens are simple to navigate. My only complaint is that the GPS takes longer to connect than my previous watch. I sync the GPS before every run, but it still takes longer than I expected.

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We are happy that you are enjoying the device, however on the GPS issue we would encourage you to use the Garmin Express app on your computer to update the Ephemeris data on the device. Once that is done your GPS should pick up much faster. If you need further assistance please reach out to our team. Thank you for posting a review. Garmin Express: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/software/express/windows/ Forerunner 55 Support: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=741137&tab=topics