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Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Whitestone - (2021)

Model:
010-02562-01
SKU:
10892801
Your price for this item is $149.99
The comparable value price is $199.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 161 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

  • Durability

    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

  • Comfort

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch's battery life, overall performance, and ease of use. Many find the GPS and general accuracy impressive for tracking runs. The watch is also appreciated for being lightweight, while the only concern mentioned is about the screen's brightness.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Great watch for cross country runner

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its a great watch for my son who is in cross country. He never wore a watch before and loves it.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great deal!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch at a great price. This is the perfect entry level watch for someone passionate about their health and interested in the stats that Apple Watch doesn’t offer.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Better than charge 5

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch so far. Only had it about a month but it was a major upgrade from the Charge 5 that I had die twice on me.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Garmin 55

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Garmin 55 is an excellent watch. I bought this for my son and since then we have been able to analyze his practice runs for cross country and improve his performance.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Good watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good watch, good for running, good quality, recommended

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Basic Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought as a gift for my mom, she loves it. Easier than an Apple Watch and tracks steps!

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Garmin Forerunner 55

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Garmin Forerunner 55 Smartwatch is the perfect size. It is easy to learn with multiple icons on the watch face to pick from. Also, the phone app keeps track of your progress.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy

    Stay healthy!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have had different smartwatches in the past and Garmin works the best for me. I recently purchased the Garmin Forerunner 55. The accuracy is excellent for your daily activities.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Running Watch.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed a nice running watch for high school track. This model was recommended, and Best Buy had a great price and fast delivery.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Works great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This watch is exactly what i need to track my running. Easy to use and understand. So many workout options worth it!

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Great beginner’s running watch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Straight to the point running watch. Love the long lasting battery and fast charging. Features are great for a beginner runner who doesn’t need an OLED screen

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great running watch, poor smart watch.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wanted the watch to track my runs better n it did exactly that. Better than i thought

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps accuracy

    GPS watch without paying

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Built in GPS is awesome! I can run without carrying my phone in my pocket or arm band. There is an option to program an emergency contact if lost.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great beginner Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Has most running features for all beginners but does not have stregth training.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps accuracy

    Great watch for training

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch! Especially for training for a 5k or as far as a marathon keeping track of your distance and your paces definitely recommend.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Decent for the money

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works pretty well. Waterproof, holds a charge, easy to charge. Only complaint is that sometimes it records driving as miles walked.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Garmin always delivers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect for athletes who want insight into their fitness and sleep.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy

    Great Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This watch is awesome. Great price. Fits well. Great when im exercising and is very accurate. Will be buying more for family.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Easy to use

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased for my son to use for cross country. He loves it.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice watch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like the features of my new sport watch although I am stll figuring out how to best use it.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 55 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)

    I would recommend this to a friend
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