Garmin Forerunner 55 Now Cheaper Than a Regular Watch, Amazon Dumps Stock at Record Low - Kotaku

"You don't need to be training for the New York Marathon to benefit from a GPS running watch that understands your fitness level. Most people just want to run a few miles without guessing their pace, track progress over time and maybe figure out why some runs feel easier than others. The Garmin Forerunner 55 handles all of that without the overwhelming feature bloat of flagship models, and Amazon just dropped it to an all-time low of $169, down from its usual $199 price."

"See at Amazon The core appeal lies in how this watch removes the mental load from running: You lace up, press start and the GPS tracks your route while the optical heart rate sensor monitors your effort level. After the run, you get clear feedback on distance covered, average pace per mile, heart rate zones throughout the workout, and total elevation gain if you tackled any hills."

"Smartwatch battery life usually means charging every night or every other day, and turn your fitness tracker into another device competing for outlet space. The Forerunner 55 runs for two full weeks in normal smartwatch mode, displaying time, notifications and daily stats without needing a charge. Switch to GPS mode for tracking runs and you get 20 hours of continuous recording which is enough for multiple marathons back-to-back if you were so inclined."

The Garmin Forerunner 55 provides focused running features without flagship complexity, combining GPS route tracking with an optical heart-rate sensor to monitor effort. Post-run feedback shows distance, average pace per mile, heart-rate zones, and elevation gain, and accumulated data reveals performance trends over weeks and months. Battery life reaches two full weeks in smartwatch mode and 20 hours with continuous GPS recording. PacePro enables a desired finish-time plan for distances and automatically adjusts pacing for hilly courses, advising easing on ascents and accelerating on downhills to meet total time targets. The watch is offered at a reduced price of $169, down from $199.

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