Forerunner 55
Forerunner 55 launched 2 Jun 2021 at $199+. Entry level with race predictor
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The basics
- Brand
- Garmin
- Line
- Running
- Released
- 2021-06-02
- Launch price
- $199+
- Family
- Forerunner entry
- Official site
- garmin.com ↗
Entry level with race predictor
Release history
- 2026-05-12Forerunner 70 / 170
- 2024-02-20Forerunner 165
- 2021-06-02Forerunner 55
Video coverage
Garmin Forerunner 55 In-Depth Review: 15 New Things to KnowDC Rainmaker · Sun, 19 Sep 2021
Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Sportswatch In-Depth Review // More Running Features!DesFit · Sun, 19 Sep 2021
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How to use Garmin Forerunner 55 (user Guide 101)How To · Mon, 19 Sep 2022Forerunner 55 / 165 / 170 generation comparison
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| 70 / 1702026-05 | 1652024-02 | 552021-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $249 | $249 | $199 |
| Weight (with band) | 40 / 41 g (70 / 170) | 39 g | 37 g |
| Display | 1.2″ AMOLED touch | 1.2″ AMOLED touch | 1.04″ MIP, non-touch |
| Sizes | 43 mm | 43 mm | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm | 11.6 mm | 11.6 mm |
| Battery (smartwatch / GPS) | 10–13 days; 20–23 h | 11 days; 19 h | 2 weeks; 20 h |
| Wrist HR | Elevate v4 | Elevate v4 + Pulse Ox | Elevate v3 |
| Multi-band GPS | — | — | — |
| Maps | Breadcrumb, Up Ahead | Breadcrumb + courses | — |
| Music storage | 170 Music (+$50) | Music model (+$50) | Phone control only |
| Garmin Pay | 170 only | Yes | — |
| Signature | Training Readiness, Quick Workouts debut | AMOLED at $249, nap detection | PacePro, daily suggested workouts |
Battery figures are launch-day claims.