Garmin Forerunner 55

42 mm, Plastic, One size
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Product details

With this user-friendly GPS running watch, nothing stands in the way of your first sporting successes. Numerous functions help you to get closer to your goals step by step.
Record your run and track how far, how fast and where you ran thanks to integrated satellite systems. Thanks to individual training recommendations, you leave nothing to chance in your daily training. This lightweight and comfortable smartwatch is the perfect companion to balance your sport and everyday life. Whether you're running a 5K or working up a sweat during a HIIT workout, the sporty silicone strap offers ultimate comfort. Record where you run and get accurate stats including distance, pace and intervals. So you can see exactly where you've been after your workout. Receive dynamic pace estimates based on the course profile and your planned strategy. So you can adjust your effort to your goals at any time. When you're on the move, your Forerunner 55 stores your step count, intensity minutes and more. Find out if you're having a calm day, a balanced day, or a tough day. Get relaxation reminders to perform a short breathing exercise. This feature uses chronological age, resting heart rate, and other factors to calculate whether your body is younger or older than you are. Because age is ultimately just a number.

Key specifications

Watch type
Sports watch
Main functions
Automatic summertime, 
Calorie consumption measurement, 
Date display, 
Datebooks, 
Emergency call function, 
Find my phone, 
Heart rate monitoring, 
Music functionalities, 
Pedometers, 
Smart notifications, 
Stopwatch, 
Timer, 
Weather
Operating system
Garmin
Outdoor + Leisure functionalities
Cycling, 
Fitness functions, 
Indoor cycling, 
Running, 
Swimming, 
VO2max
Operating system compatibility
Android, 
iOS
Case colour
Black
Wristband colour
Black
Item number
15956317

General information

Manufacturer
Garmin
Category
Sports watches + Smartwatches
Manufacturer no.
010-02562-10
Release date
8.7.2021

Colour

Exact colour description
Black

Target group

Target group
Adults

Watch properties

Watch type
Sports watch
Durability
Waterproof (5 ATM)
Operating system
Garmin
Operating system compatibility
Android, 
iOS

Functions

Main functions
Automatic summertime, 
Calorie consumption measurement, 
Date display, 
Datebooks, 
Emergency call function, 
Find my phone, 
Heart rate monitoring, 
Music functionalities, 
Pedometers, 
Smart notifications, 
Stopwatch, 
Timer, 
Weather
Outdoor + Leisure functionalities
Cycling, 
Fitness functions, 
Indoor cycling, 
Running, 
Swimming, 
VO2max
Sensors
Accelerometer
Type of satellite navigation system
Galileo, 
GLONASS, 
GPS

Display properties

Time display
Digital
Screen technology
MIP display
Display size (inches)
1.04"
Image resolution
208 x 208 pixels

Wristband properties

Wristband colour
Black
Wristband material
Silicone
Wristband size
One size
Strap width
20 mm
Strap description
Sports bracelet
Bracelet changing system
QuickFit (Garmin)
Strap fastener
Buckle

Case properties

Case colour
Black
Case material
Plastic
Glass
Hardened glass
Shape of watch
Round
Case diameter
42 mm
Case thickness
11.60 mm

Connectivity

Connectivity
ANT+, 
Bluetooth

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life (without GPS)
14 days
Runtime (in GPS mode)
0.83 days
Battery size
Device specific
Battery life
14 days
battery runtime
0.04 years

Smart home features

Smarthome communication standard
Garmin Connect

Origin

Country of origin
Taiwan

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Documentation, 
Smart watch, 
USB charge/sync cable

Product dimensions

Weight
37 g

Package dimensions

Length
17.20 cm
Width
7 cm
Height
6.70 cm
Weight
188 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Sports watches + Smartwatches» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 6.Huawei
  • 7.OPPO
  • 8.Garmin
  • 9.Amazfit
  • 9.VTech

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 19.TCL
  • 21.Polar
  • 22.Garmin
  • 23.Huawei
  • 24.Apple

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Sports watches + Smartwatches» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 11.Coros
  • 12.Samsung
  • 13.Garmin
  • 14.Apple
  • 14.Xplora
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingGood75/100
Good75/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseNovember 2021
  • PositiveAlways-on display very easy to read even in sunlight
  • PositiveOperation and equipment optimised for running
  • PositiveLong battery life
  • NegativeLimited number of sports profiles
  • NegativeNo routing function

The Garmin Forerunner 55 is a great sports watch for runners - but the range of functions hardly goes beyond this sport. The operation and accuracy are almost perfectly tuned and the battery life is also convincing.

This test report belongs to a different type: Forerunner 55 (42 mm, Plastic, One size)
Good70/100
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Computer BildSingle testReleaseApril 2023
  • PositiveLong battery life
  • PositiveSits firmly on the wrist
  • NegativeDisplay dark
  • Negativelittle smart
  • NegativeOperation fiddly

The Garmin is intended primarily for runners. Casual athletes should like it quite a bit thanks to the lightweight casing, non-slip silicone wristband and the many running modes. However, it is not enough for higher ambitions. Garmin should have installed a higher-contrast, brighter LC display...