I've had the Garmin Forerunner 55 for 6 months and use it only for running, and it does all I want for this activity. I sync it with PC using USB, and all the metrics and route are displayed there. I do not use it with the phone. GPS, HR and battery are all good. All features work as intended. It does the job with no mess and no fuss.
Hi @zeniktorres4320, I have an Apple Watch SE, it’s fine for a Half Marathon but I want to start using it for marathons. The battery definitely won’t last that long, I wanted to know if the Garmin watch syncs with apple health?
@@DTOWNRW16 I just felt it was time for a new watch, my friend was in need of a new watch and he had a 45 S, and being the nice friend i am i gave hime the 55 ad i got the 265
@@puma_798 I switched to the 265 because i thought it was time for a new watch as the vibration had worn out and i wasnt a fan of the screen, no hate to the 55. it did its job. i just wanted something better
I thought the display is very dim and small. Some of the text and stats is quite small in size, unless you have great vision you’re gonna struggle to read the smaller text. Overall I’m disappointed after moving from my forerunner 35
Never had a smartwatch,so genuine question. Does this work without having a phone with you?I only need it for my run so i don't have to carry my phone with me.
Correct. It will work great without your phone. Once you are back with your phone the watch will sync with your phone and then you can view the data in the Garmin Connect app.
Hi Looking for my father ... He does not see very well, wondering if i can find a garmin who can read the display.... Do u know if there s something that can help Thanks! H
Hi, I'm very very new to smart watches (I HAVE NEVER OWNED ONE) But I'm after one now. Can you tell me please, #1 Do I have to have it connected to my phone for the GPS to work, and also does the GPS track distance and time taken ? as that's all I really need. #2 do you think this would be any good for me when I'm on in my Kayak ? I do know there are kayak tracking watches But their so expensive, however, this one has a great price tag. Any help and information you can give me would be much appreciated.
I got my 55 yesterday. I had 45s but it was hanging on with 1 screw each plus some superglue. Question. On display it shows the phone with slash on it does that mean it’s not connected to phone? I been trying to fix it but nothing. It that normal though?
How can i add "floors" on my daily activity? I do 15 000 steps per day and i climb almost 8 floors (work and home), but at the end of the day it doesnt show me how "floors" i climbed (based on my steps) . Thank you
Just got this watch today. Really not liking the options. I got a $30 amazon watch that does all this...with a better screen. I wish the biggest Garmin watches fit my little wrist.
@@dominiquerichardson706 I have the Amazfit Bib 3 Pro. I bought it as my first ever running watch since it was so cheap. As a beginner I didn't know much so it worked fine. now that I'm a much better runner Im noticing how bad the watch actually is. The GPS sometimes stops tracking the miles and it only tracks half my run. The pace is also very funky it takes a while to calculate, it jumps from 20 to 4 to 9, It's not good at all when calculating the pace. I'm looking to buy a Garmin watch, it's very expensive but cheap isn't always better.
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I've had the Garmin Forerunner 55 for 6 months and use it only for running, and it does all I want for this activity. I sync it with PC using USB, and all the metrics and route are displayed there. I do not use it with the phone. GPS, HR and battery are all good. All features work as intended. It does the job with no mess and no fuss.
Thank you for sharing your experience!!
That sounds exactly like I'm thinking of using it if I buy it, can you sync it to your tablet?
Can you connect the watch through wifi? Is this good for cycling? Thank you.
Hi @zeniktorres4320, I have an Apple Watch SE, it’s fine for a Half Marathon but I want to start using it for marathons. The battery definitely won’t last that long, I wanted to know if the Garmin watch syncs with apple health?
Thanks, my Forerunner 35 bit the dust, your video convinced me to get the 55!
Happy to help! Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for watching and please consider liking and subscribing! 😎
I used the 55 for a year. It got the job done above and beyond. I switched to the 265 and I’m rlly happy with it
can i ask why you switched?
@@DTOWNRW16 I just felt it was time for a new watch, my friend was in need of a new watch and he had a 45 S, and being the nice friend i am i gave hime the 55 ad i got the 265
Can you please let us know lol.
@@puma_798 I switched to the 265 because i thought it was time for a new watch as the vibration had worn out and i wasnt a fan of the screen, no hate to the 55. it did its job. i just wanted something better
I thought the display is very dim and small. Some of the text and stats is quite small in size, unless you have great vision you’re gonna struggle to read the smaller text. Overall I’m disappointed after moving from my forerunner 35
Never had a smartwatch,so genuine question. Does this work without having a phone with you?I only need it for my run so i don't have to carry my phone with me.
Correct. It will work great without your phone. Once you are back with your phone the watch will sync with your phone and then you can view the data in the Garmin Connect app.
Cheers mate!So do you recommend this model ?I just started running.
Excellent review 👍 Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Hi
Looking for my father ...
He does not see very well, wondering if i can find a garmin who can read the display....
Do u know if there s something that can help
Thanks!
H
I’m buying this for swimming, because the garmin swim 2 is not available😢
Does the watch works with addidas run app?
Hi, I'm very very new to smart watches (I HAVE NEVER OWNED ONE) But I'm after one now.
Can you tell me please,
#1 Do I have to have it connected to my phone for the GPS to work, and also does the GPS track distance and time taken ? as that's all I really need.
#2 do you think this would be any good for me when I'm on in my Kayak ? I do know there are kayak tracking watches But their so expensive, however, this one has a great price tag.
Any help and information you can give me would be much appreciated.
I got my 55 yesterday. I had 45s but it was hanging on with 1 screw each plus some superglue. Question. On display it shows the phone with slash on it does that mean it’s not connected to phone? I been trying to fix it but nothing. It that normal though?
What are the features coming with the swim option?
Thanks
How can I receive information for disability products.hearing/ phones etc
Does the watch work with strava?
Yes it does.
Seems like the Foreskinrunner has a lot of bang for the buck
Foreskinrunner! 🤣
How can i add "floors" on my daily activity? I do 15 000 steps per day and i climb almost 8 floors (work and home), but at the end of the day it doesnt show me how "floors" i climbed (based on my steps) . Thank you
Is the heart rate sensor quite accurate? thanks.
Yes, I have found them to be very accurate.
IS FF 55 scratch resistant
Yes, somewhat but not as much as other Garmin watches.
My wife just got me one just came here t see what is all about
Does 55 have the maps and as well show the UTM/MGRS display on the watch? Thanks
you would have to do it manualy, the map is just the course no sorrounding area
Want to see phone
for blind/ and or misc disabilities you know of.. especially phone for the voiceless.. keep at it..long battery life and loud sounds
Just got this watch today. Really not liking the options. I got a $30 amazon watch that does all this...with a better screen. I wish the biggest Garmin watches fit my little wrist.
the displays are rubbish, i took my instinct2 back as too hard to read, my amazfit eats these watches
How is amazfit I been hearing mix feelings
@@dominiquerichardson706 I have a trex 2
It's far better than my wife's samsung imo, it's accurate and great display
@@dominiquerichardson706 I have the Amazfit Bib 3 Pro. I bought it as my first ever running watch since it was so cheap. As a beginner I didn't know much so it worked fine. now that I'm a much better runner Im noticing how bad the watch actually is. The GPS sometimes stops tracking the miles and it only tracks half my run. The pace is also very funky it takes a while to calculate, it jumps from 20 to 4 to 9, It's not good at all when calculating the pace. I'm looking to buy a Garmin watch, it's very expensive but cheap isn't always better.