Garmin Forerunner 55
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Running-specific smartwatch
- 5 running profiles available
- Tracks upward of 20 metrics
- Classic circular watch face
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Touchscreen display
- In-depth running metrics
- Water-resistant face
- Integrated GPS
- Sweatproof silicone band
- Up to 2 weeks of battery life
- 5 running activity profiles available
What Needs Improvement...
- Somewhat bulky; may be too big for smaller wrists
- Amount of features can be overwhelming at first
Product Summary
The Garmin Forerunner 55 is a smartwatch with multiple sport profiles and five activity profiles dedicated to running alone. With this watch, you can track Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Pilates, and Yoga.
The watch also tracks a number of running-specific metrics, including time, distance, pace, cadence, run workouts, race predictor, pacing strategies; as well as wellness metrics like heart rate, respiration rate, sleep, VO2 max, recovery, calories, intensity minutes.
The sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) display has a resolution of 208 x 208 pixels and the watch has a water rating of 5 ATM, which means it can withstand depths of up to 50 meters.
Specs
| Key metrics | HR\, respiration rate\, sleep\, VO2 max\, recovery\, calories\, intensity minutes |
|---|---|
| Running profiles | Running\, Outdoor Track Running\, Treadmill Running\, Indoor Track Running\, Virtual Running |
| Other running features | Time\, distance\, pace\, cadence\, run workouts\, race predictor\, pacing strategies |
Summary
The Garmin Forerunner 55 is a multisport watch, but it has several features that make it advantageous for runners.
