It checks today's price at every store, compares the alternatives and answers in about a minute.
The Forerunner 55 is Garmin's entry-level GPS running watch: a lightweight 42 mm plastic case, a five-button layout and a small monochrome-ish display that is easy to read in sunlight. It tracks pace, distance, heart rate and cadence, adds daily suggested workouts, race predictions and a recovery advisor, and lasts up to two weeks in watch mode or about 20 hours with GPS on. It is the natural step up from a basic fitness band for new runners, and it beats the Forerunner 45 on battery life and training guidance while giving up the music, maps and touchscreen of the pricier 245 and 255. Owners like the simplicity and the battery; the main complaints are the plastic feel, the basic screen and heart-rate accuracy during hard efforts.
In stock
In stock
In stock
Out of stock
Store links may earn us a commission. Some prices via Klarna.
Lowest price we've seen: $199.99 on Nov 8 at Scheels. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 8.
Rated about 4.2 out of 5 by over a thousand buyers, who mostly praise the battery life, the simple buttons and the training features for the money. Criticism centers on the plasticky feel, the dated screen and heart-rate readings that drift during fast intervals.
See yourself as a runner. Forerunner 55 is the easy to use GPS running smartwatch that encourages running and healthy lifestyles. With the simple press of a button, a user can start their run or walk and track their time, distance, speed, pace and heart rate right from their wrist. For those who want to take their running to the next level, this smartwatch offers detailed running data, daily suggested workouts, additional built-in sports apps and more. Track all day activity, including steps, calories, sleep and more. And you can get more runs in between charges, thanks to this smartwatch long battery life.
