This user-friendly smartwatch with GPS is designed for runners of all levels to track their stats and achieve their fitness goals.
It is aimed at those looking for a reliable and functional GPS watch to monitor their fitness and improve their performance during training. It offers heart rate monitoring, physical activity tracking, and progress tracking in every workout.
Track all the ways you move with built-in activity profiles for running, cycling, track running, virtual running, pool swimming, Pilates, HIIT, breathing exercises, and more.
Built-in GPS
Track where you run and see accurate statistics, including distance, pace, and intervals.
Heart Rate from the Wrist
View heart rate data along with alerts if your heart rate is too high when you are at rest. You can also measure how your heart works during activities.
Garmin Coach
These free customizable workout programs feature coaching guidance from top trainers and adapt to your goals. The exercises sync directly to your watch from the Garmin Connect app.
Daily Workout Suggestions
For personalized coaching, receive daily running suggestions of varying intensities based on your training history, physical condition, and recovery time.
Stress Monitoring
See if you have a calm, balanced, or intense day. Relaxation reminders will prompt you to do a short breathing activity.
Safety and Tracking Features
If you feel insecure or your watch detects that an event has occurred, the help and event detection features will send your location to an emergency contact.
Battery Life
Run as much as you like with battery life of up to 2 weeks in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode.
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I have had it for almost 1 month and the only thing I can say is only good words. Its purchase was made with the purpose of helping me in my training for a better time in the Marathon, but also in general with all the other functions it has to program the activities of each day separately. The training program it offers is very good. As soon as I downloaded the application on my phone, it connected immediately without any problems at all. Its build quality is very good, lightweight, and beautiful. The only drawback (if you can call it that) is that the letters in the notifications are small, which makes it a bit difficult for us who have presbyopia to distinguish them. A very good purchase in relation to the cost.
The worst purchase I have made for a smart watch; in 1 week the calorie counter broke, it showed 2500 steps, 900 calories. Also, very poor menu, few options, very dark, no brightness, and the glass is fake, it has already scratched without any excessive movement in 3 weeks
Very good watch for both running and cycling. Having owned the fenix 3 for years as well as the forerunner 255, I can say that the 55 is a worthy watch for both sports. I have run over 200km and cycled about the same distance with it. The heart rate monitor and cadence meter connected immediately. The measurements are reliable and the GPS locks on accurately and quickly. Except for the fact that its size is not ideal for a man's wrist, it is excellent.
Very convenient. I think the measurements are quite good. It has helped me a lot in recording statistics about running. For beginners users (like me) it is very good. Recommended!!
It's really good and helpful for new runners, also for a basic working out routine. One problem is that i hoped the batery would last longer than 4 days, and the second, it is not so understandable and easy at using all its abilities.
I have had it for 2 months and so far it has not disappointed me. Its battery lasts long enough and all the functions I needed were there. I use it for running and the screen is easily visible in the sun and the measurements are accurate. Over time, problems may arise that I still don't know about, but the first impressions are very positive. I recommend it to anyone who wants a running watch for this price, it is the best.
edit: after half a year of extensive use as a marathon preparation tool, I have to say that I do not regret the purchase at all. The battery and all the functions have not presented any problems. The only "issue" is that it does not automatically connect to my phone, but if I go to connect it myself, it works.
In the category of 150€, it has no rival. Minimalistic, extremely accurate (as accurate as these watches can be given their technology) in its measurements.
The watch is unique, without a touch screen, different from the usual smartwatches. Before buying it, I suggest you see it up close. The battery lasts a long time, with simple use for over 10 days. The screen clarity, always on display, is quite good, lacking in color quality but not to an annoying degree. I don't have an opinion on the measurements because I didn't get it for that reason. Lightweight, beautiful, many functions, with the guarantee of Garmin.
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The watch is superb
They say on the internet that it has great accuracy in its measurements. I don't know if it only happens with this Garmin or any other smartwatch with GPS, but after several measurements on a 400-meter track, it shows that you are running about 15" per kilometer faster. That is, when you finish the actual one kilometer, it shows that you have covered about 1045 - 1050 meters instead of 1000 meters.
Apart from this "small" problem, I don't find anything else as a beginner runner. Perfect watch, especially its strap. Very stable.
I have the watch from April '22. First, I love the color! I have a very small wrist but it fits perfectly and doesn't feel like I'm carrying the Big Ben in my hand! I wear it 24/7 but I don't even notice it on my wrist. I planned to get a screen protector but I've bumped it into furniture corners, etc., and my cat has even knocked it down upside down, but to my surprise, it doesn't have a scratch. The fields that everyone wants are clearly visible on the screen. I really like the ability to light up the screen with wrist gestures. The battery lasts a long time, with one charge, for over 10 days. The pulse measurements match those of the pulse graph I have. I use it for running outdoors and on a treadmill, for walking and cycling. It is very useful for recording walks as well as for running training. Garmin Connect has many features for processing data from the watch and for setting up training. Its capabilities for cardio and strength (and some others) are essentially limited to timing and recording steps/pulses. It's great for lap counting in a pool (with the pool size defined) (sometimes loses GPS in the sea when submerged). It has helped me a lot to be more active in general and to achieve better time in 5 km (I had never run before!). I am very satisfied with my choice.
This particular Garmin model is extremely simple and easy to operate. I would describe it as Spartan, press, run, press, done. No bells and whistles. If someone wants to get "serious" about running and their budget doesn't suffice for the 255 for example, this is an excellent choice. It's also a positive that it's very lightweight.
What does a runner need from a budget (and not only) watch:
- Distance, time and speed measurement
- Heart rate measurement (it has quite good accuracy, truth be told)
- Creation of interval workouts
Does it do it all? It does it all just fine. I dare say that its measurements are slightly better than the Fenix 6.
The battery is decent, easily lasting a week with daily workouts.
However, be aware that it does not have a profile for trail running or swimming in the sea.
I have had it for almost a year.
It has a very good battery life and its measurements are highly accurate. Especially in heart rate, there is no significant difference with the chest strap (1-3 beats) even during cycling, where most hand sensors struggle. Its GPS is almost the same as the Garmin Edge. And for those interested, it can transmit live heart rate to the Edge.
The connection with the mobile phone as well as the Garmin software is of another level. Everything runs smoothly and it has functions that I did not expect, plus extras that users create.
It may be plastic, but so far it seems durable and the screen is very clear in all conditions.
It has two negatives:
One is the buttons. They may work normally or they may be problematic. I have had problematic buttons on two Garmin devices that I own. They do not press as they should and do not always "click". Sometimes they have no problem. For me, it is not a reason for return, but for others it may be very annoying. In general, Garmin has issues with buttons.
Secondly, Garmin itself. I do not have personal experience, but everyone I know who needed the warranty had a hard time. Very slow service. You will read the same thing in foreign forums.
Very good in measurement. I wanted a durable, good and cheap watch after a lot of searching, I found this one at 167. For me, as an amateur, it's great for running.
Coming from the Vivoactive 3, I wanted something more focused on running and with good battery life. The Forerunner is perfect for this, with exceptional accuracy in measuring even heart rate (no need to wear a strap anymore). Its only downside is that it doesn't track power activities (something the Vivoactive did exceptionally well). Very good value for money.
So...I had the forerunner 35 for 3 years...and I wanted to upgrade to something better but also affordable! I think the forerunner 55 was ideal at 164 euros! It's lighter in the hand...has a much better screen and is better at tracking! If you're looking for an affordable everyday watch and for your workouts, it's really good!
Purchase at 160 euros with Greek warranty. Satisfied with my purchase. Good measurements, charged once a week with 4-5 runs. Don't expect too many smart features, as it is a sports watch. The only negative is the screen, which could be bigger, but it is still sufficient for me. It could have a larger display by reducing the bezel. It can be used by someone who is completely new to fitness or someone who wants to improve their times.
Having the watch for 3 weeks, I consider it to be VFM. The battery lasts for 8 days from full charge to 20% (I don't let it die), with 4 workouts per week. The measurements are very accurate, as well as the GPS. The synchronization with the app is a bit slow. The screen could have a slightly higher resolution, but it is clear.
I have had the watch for a week now. The truth is that I was searching for almost 6 months until I decided what to get because the ones that seemed worth it were very expensive. However, since I mostly walk and do dynamic exercises once a week, I didn't think it was worth spending 500 euros on a watch. However, I wanted what I was going to buy to be accurate in its measurements and to be of new technology. That is, I am more interested in the accuracy of steps, distance, pace, heart rate, sleep tracking, and so far I have not encountered any problems with these. Also, when I bought the watch, it had 80% battery from the mother and today it is at 45% with the heart rate constantly on and the GPS having been on 3 times for 1 hour each time I walked. For greater accuracy, I also bought a heart rate belt, which I always forget to wear. Anyway, I am generally satisfied for now. It is a quality, reliable, new technology tool, without having to spend a fortune.