Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS 26mm Black Band – Black

The Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS 26mm Black Band is an entry-level GPS running smartwatch designed for new runners, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a straightforward yet capable device to track their activities and improve their fitness. It prioritises essential running metrics and offers smart coaching features without the complexity or higher price tag of more advanced models.

Short Description:

This lightweight and user-friendly 26mm GPS running watch is perfect for beginners and casual runners. It accurately tracks pace, distance, and heart rate with built-in GPS, and offers personalized training guidance through daily suggested workouts and Garmin Coach. It also includes essential health monitoring and smart notifications for everyday use.

Key Specifications:

• Physical Size: 42 x 42 x 11.6 mm (case size, not band width)
• Weight: 37 g
• Lens Material: Chemically strengthened glass
• Bezel Material: Stainless steel or Polymer (sources vary, but generally durable plastic/polymer)
• Case Material: Fiber-reinforced polymer
• Strap Material: Silicone (20 mm QuickFit™ compatible)
• Display: 1.04” (26.3 mm) diameter, monochrome (color display for some elements), sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) display
• Display Resolution: 208 x 208 pixels
• Water Rating: 5 ATM (water-rated to 50 meters, suitable for swimming)
• Battery Life (approximate):
  • Smartwatch Mode: Up to 2 weeks
  • GPS Mode: Up to 20 hours
• Memory/History: 200 hours of activity data
• GPS: Multi-GNSS support (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo)
• Sensors: Garmin Elevate™ wrist-based heart rate monitor, accelerometer
• Health Monitoring Features: Wrist-based heart rate (constant), daily resting heart rate, abnormal heart rate alerts, respiration rate (24x7), Body Battery™ energy monitor, all-day stress tracking, relaxation reminders, relaxation breathing timer, advanced sleep monitoring, hydration tracking (in Garmin Connect™), women's health tracking (in Garmin Connect™), Fitness Age.
• Activity Tracking Features: Step counter, move bar, auto goal, calories burned, floors climbed (not explicitly listed but common), distance traveled, intensity minutes, TrueUp™, Move IQ™, Garmin Connect™ Challenges app (optional Connect IQ app).
• Smart Features: Connectivity (Bluetooth®, ANT+®), Connect IQ™ Store (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets), smart notifications (emails, texts, alerts), text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only), calendar, weather, music controls (for smartphone).
• Training & Running Features: Garmin Coach adaptive training plans, daily suggested workouts, PacePro™ Lite pacing strategies, race predictor, recovery advisor, track run mode, virtual run, finish time estimates, cadence alerts, interval training, auto lap, manual lap, configurable lap alerts, VO2 Max (Run).
• Sport Profiles: Running, Treadmill Running, Track Running, Virtual Running, Pool Swim, Cycling, Walk, Cardio, HIIT, Pilates, Breathwork, and more.
• Safety and Tracking Features: LiveTrack, incident detection (during select activities), assistance.