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Garmin Forerunner 255 - gray - sport watch with strap - slate gray - 4 GB

Mfg # 010-02641-00 CDW # 7864228

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  • 46 mm
  • sport watch with strap
  • slate gray
  • display 1.3"
  • Bluetooth
  • 1.73 oz
  • gray
  • silicone
  • wrist size: 130-205 mm
  • 4 GB
  • ANT+
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Garmin Forerunner 255 - gray - sport watch with strap - slate gray - 4 GB is rated 4.50 out of 5 by 256.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from All the features I wanted. Upgraded from FR235 and really like the added features.
Date published: 2024-04-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Got Better I've only had it a short time but LOVE IT already. I had a 735 before this and it has all of the features of the 735 plus. The best feature is replacing the finicky clamp-type charger/download connection with a USB-type-SO much better. I can foresee myself enjoying this Garmin as much, if not more, than the previous ones I've owned.
Date published: 2024-03-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch! I bought this a month ago to replace my Apple Watch. I work 24hr shifts as a Firefighter and was tired of my Apple Watch going dead so I made the switch. I am very impressed and will never get any watch besides a Garmin!
Date published: 2024-04-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent features for the price Compared to similar products that just measure HRV, this gives valuable insights and data in many areas of life - sleep and stress levels are particularly helpful. I have one more week until I have my HRV baseline, but I enjoy how versatile it is... right down to the watch faces, it resembles a real watch more than a fitness watch.
Date published: 2024-04-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I bought the Garmin Forerunner 255 about a month ago and love it. Its sleek looks great. all the features work great. I love working out with it and running. the one thing that has been an issue is that when you start your cross-country skiing activity it takes your starting speed speed and if you're not going that fast you're not moving at all. would love to see that changed to something similar to the running.
Date published: 2024-04-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great workout watch I bought this watch 3 weeks ago and I really like this watch! I switched over from an Apple Watch and it tracks my workout just so much better!
Date published: 2024-04-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good futures fir the money It keeps me motivated and improving my working out.
Date published: 2024-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Meh Had it for a couple of weeks. Not user friendly. Consistently unpairing from my IPhone a lot of guess work setting up apps
Date published: 2024-04-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great upgrade from the 245 I have had three Garmin watches and this is by far the best one yet.
Date published: 2024-04-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features Love everything about my watch it's a very nice watch for The money
Date published: 2024-04-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Health Benfit This watch has been very helpful in improving my overall health. I’m able to monitor my heart rate, daily steps, and sleep patterns. It is a comfortable fit and looks good with my dress clothes.
Date published: 2024-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Boring I’ve had a few Apple Watches and wanted to try something different. Screen is terrible and feels very cheap. Wouldn’t recommend. Returned to store.
Date published: 2024-04-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it. I have had this for a month. Upgrading from a previous other brand. Love the battery life, I get 9 days due to use. Lots of apps and super compatible with Apple and Google apps.
Date published: 2024-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very Nice! Upgraded from Forerunner 235 about a month ago and am really enjoying the 255. All the features the I had downloaded IQ apps for with the 235 are native with the 255. Plus there are features that I hadn't even thought of that I now use daily.
Date published: 2024-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch I have had my Garmin for 2 weeks now and am very happy with it. Still trying to learn and understand all the different functions.
Date published: 2024-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not a fan Not as easy to use as I was hoping for. Randomly changes screens and vibrates for no reason. Not as intuitive as other watches I’ve used.
Date published: 2024-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch I want to say “downgraded” from Apple Watch but tbh, this isn’t a downgrade at all. Fantastic battery life, very easy to start activity and great daily reminders and encouragement. I love that it syncs to my Edge 1030 for cycling and HR. Great watch
Date published: 2024-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from "love the app"! love my forerunner 255! The app is super detailed. Way more accurate then apple. its great for working out, tracking calories and steps at work. Sleep tracker is great and works great with Litpro App. Plus it looks and feels amazing.
Date published: 2024-03-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch I wanted to replace my Forerunner 35 and went with an Apple Smart Watch. This was a big mistake. After being frustrated with the Apple watch for a few months I purchased the 255 and have been so happy with it. I like the ease of using it, all the available statistics. Also the battery lasts a long time. I’m very pleased with this purchase.
Date published: 2024-03-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great runner's watch I have been enjoying using my new Forerunner 255 as much or more than when I got my first Garmin, a Forerunner 235. While the specs indicate is is bigger and heavier, it FEELs more comfortable and lighter. I like the new features and many new activities. great watch!
Date published: 2024-03-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Phenomenal running watch with great features I am really enjoying this watch. The running features are terrific, the interface is great, the GPS connects quickly, and the battery life is so long. The only thing it’s not been good at is recording sleep accurately but otherwise, it’s great.
Date published: 2024-03-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I like it but.... I do like this watch; however, there are a few features that need tweaking. The Garmin Coach system is too rigid and does not always work. Contrary to my Google search, I cannot change the assigned days, many times I cannot see today's workout even though it is "today". It would be nice to import my own plan via csv document or other. The sleep documentation is great (except). Except it cannot track if I wake up for a couple of hours and then go back to sleep. On my 645, it would document real activity for that time period (awake and then sleep details) after I change the awake time. This watch/app seems to think I was asleep during that wake time. It adds the hours as sleep without details. Example, the other day I "slept" over 9.5 hours - NOT. Needs some work but it is nice.
Date published: 2024-03-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from BAD QUALITY THE WATCH HAS GREAT INFO YOU CAN HAVE ABOUT YOURSELF, BUT THE QUALITY AT LEAST FOR ME IS CHEAP. I THINK THIS BECAUSE OF THE PRICE RANGE THESE WATCHES ARE, THE BUTTONS MOVED , FOR EXAMPLE..HAD TO PRESS ONE BUTTON MORE THAN THE OTHERS, ETC AND MADE A WEIRD NOISE, JUST COULDN'T STAND IT.
Date published: 2023-01-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great All Around Watch! I’ve had this watch for a few weeks now and have had the chance to check out quite a few of the features. I really like all the data it provides after activities. One thing I found to be cool was how during pool swims it detects when you stop your sets, although I had to fix my goggles at one point and it stopped the set on me (not the garmin’s fault). I like the size of the watch face and the band is a bit more comfortable than my previous garmin (645 music). Overall I am really enjoying this watch and look forward to using the brick and triathlon activities as I get deeper into my season’s training.
Date published: 2023-02-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from GAME CHANGER! Love everything about this watch especially the HRV data. This is a game changer when it comes to actually training and having goals. This is my first Garmin and I could not be happier with the purchase!
Date published: 2023-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Challenging correct setup for older generation I have been trying to correct some mistake I made when setting it up. So far, I have not been able to do this. I was initially helped by a wonderful lady, Savanah , but the other time I received a call per my request the lady sounded upset and not too happy dealing with my issues.
Date published: 2022-09-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worst Garmin watch ever made. Avoid! Been an owner of Garmin products for years and wanted an upgrade. This is so poor in every aspect, clumsy buttons, difficult to navigate and way too complicated to change between settings. Incredibly disappointed, love Garmin but not this model.
Date published: 2022-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 46mm display I've owned several Garmins, over the years, starting with the 201 Forerunner. This is by far the best GPS I've owned. I bought it because of the 46 mm display and didn't think I needed all the features that this watch has but they motivate you to run more and improve. I thought you needed an extra pod for the running dymanics but software was updated. Weekly mileage, VO2 are displayed, O2 displayed or on demand, Vertical Oscillation, ground contact time, power zones and a lot more for those who take running seriously!
Date published: 2023-11-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing! Bought a few weeks ago and I love all of the features. The body battery gives me a fun way to look at how I spend my energy.
Date published: 2024-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch... I'm exited to test they fr255 next sunday in an Open water competition
Date published: 2022-11-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome features I love the graphics and the morning report and all of the details in this watch!
Date published: 2024-03-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the watch I had been considering getting a Garmin for a while after tracking all my runs with my phone for a long time. This is so much better. I love not having to hold my phone in my hand while I run, the Heart Rate monitor adds so much information and the VO2 estimates and other training status insights are really cool (if maybe not super useful). The battery life is a little shorter than I would have expected but it can still go a full week on a charge and it charges up pretty fast so not a big problem. Overall, I love it and I would definitely recommend it.
Date published: 2022-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch for Runners or Really Anyone Received this almost a month ago now. Watch is great, accurate, and loaded with features. The user interface is easy to use (probably better than an apple watch), and still highly customizable. Watch has a nice exterior design too which looks good really anywhere, whether in formal or casual environment. Face can also be changed to an analog face if you want to use it in a more formal environment. Battery life is good, and it charges fast too. No issues pairing with iPhone. As a runner it is very useful for running, it calculates metrics that are highly useful especially for people who are training for races. Can say nothing bad about this watch.
Date published: 2024-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Does everything I need Got my 255 a month ago after it was recommended by a member of my tri club. I am not disappointed!
Date published: 2023-01-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Still thinking. Getting use to the screen interface which I am not really thrilled with. Battery life is very good. I’ll update the review in a month or so.
Date published: 2024-01-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wonderfull Lo use este mes y es súper increíble tenerlo fue lo mejor que comprado
Date published: 2022-10-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Solid refresh of the Forerunner series I went back and forth between the 255 and the 245 / 245 Music and I'm glad I chose the 255! I love the custom glances and watchfaces as well as the enhanced sleep and training data. I'm not a great runner but this watch does help me see where I can invest energy to improve without overexerting.
Date published: 2022-08-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best watch for an active person!!!! I couldn’t be happier with this watch!! I always wore an Apple Watch for my runs and races but I had no idea what I was missing! This watch has everything I need and nothing that I don’t. The weight of it is amazing it’s like there’s nothing on my wrist at all and the band is comfortable also. The battery life is amazing. I’m a lifetime wearer of Garmin! Thanks for a great product and I highly recommend the Forunner 255.
Date published: 2022-12-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great battery life I won this in a raffle. Does everything that my Fenix 5S does with much longer battery life. Love it!!!
Date published: 2023-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best Garmin so far.... The best Garmin so far....and I've had 4 of them over the years! The amount of available data is almost overload but it's better to have it than not and wish you did. Fast connection with satellites and just an overall good device for the runner/cyclist.
Date published: 2022-08-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lots of features Two weeks of use and I am enjoying the many added features and design improvements compared to my Forerunner 235. Many more display elements, data components, and biometric info. Great battery life. Slight learning curve on finding and using new things, but relatively intuitive. I like the new watch band and color options, too. Overall very happy with this watch.
Date published: 2022-08-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features on this watch This watches battery lasts a long time. A lot longer then my last watch.
Date published: 2023-11-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Low Price Sports Watch I love my Garmin Venu because of the beautiful, high resolution AMOLED screen and it's touch screen interface. However, I wanted an affordable watch with the multi-frequency satellite tracking and a watch able to log my swim drills, both of which were lacking in the Venu. So I continue to use my Venu as my everyday watch, but wear my 255 for running, swimming and biking. The tracking seems to be much more accurate, syncing with satellites is quicker and it meets all my needs for my daily sporting activities.
Date published: 2022-07-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Happy Upgrade I bought this watch about a month ago. I am upgrading from a 245 and couldn't be happier. I think one of the biggest upgrades is the battery life.
Date published: 2022-07-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very user hostile. Quality product. But........My 15 year old Garmin finally gave out, and I miss it. It provided all most folks need ..... pace, cadence, HR, power & time. The other million permutations on the 255 are very intrusive. System is not intuitive and very user hostile as is attested by a 108 page user's manual for a "watch". Wish Garmin had a phone help line to walk me through just a very few items that I need. 4 stars because I'm sure all will be good soon as I work things out......Doc
Date published: 2023-03-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wow! I loved my 245, but this is worth the upgrade I haven't had a chance to use the multisport feature or open water swim since I'm in the midst of Marathon training, but I'm looking forward to in the near future. I'm a data nerd, so I love the morning briefing, the recommendations for training for my prime race, the sleep data, and I'm looking forward to seeing if the dual band GPS works better in the downtown Chicago area.
Date published: 2022-09-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from First Fitness Watch and LOVE IT This year I decided to get serious about my fitness and prepare for my 1st triathlon. I had always used Strava on the iphone but wanted to go deeper and picked up the 255. I should have gotten one a long time ago, it is so easy to use and provides so much information... I love it..
Date published: 2023-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the watch I’ve been using Garmin wearables since the Forerunner 305. They’ve come a long way. I thought that watch was great. I bought my son the 255 to replace his Vivoactive 3, a big upgrade. He’s a runner and loves it. It has a lot of information, and when combined with the Running dynamics pod gives measurements such as vertical oscillation, ground contact time, balance, etc. One does need a chest HR monitor to measure lactate threshold, but the watch will do it. The primary practical differences I see between the 255 and 955 are the lack of a touch screen - typical Garmin button layout - and no maps, only a breadcrumb. Not a big deal for us. The watch is stylish. I’ve never had a problem with durability with any Garmin device I’ve owned. The screen is large and readable. So far a great buy.
Date published: 2022-11-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome watch I’ve had this watch for about 3 weeks. I had an instinct and it was great but I wanted something a little fancier. This watch works the same with 5 buttons and tracks well. It works great on outdoor runs and it’s actually pretty accurate on my treadmill, the instinct was usually not in sync with my treadmill. The workout tracking is good for weight training. I like the watch faces but I’d prefer a few more options. It’s comfortable but it doesn’t track my heart rate as well as the instinct. I have tattoos and I know they create an issue. The reason I switched from Apple Watch to Garmin was because of that. The Garmin still tracks my runs while the Apple Watch would pause constantly. Heart rate isn’t a deal breaker for me so the watch still does what I need and I recommend buying it.
Date published: 2022-12-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's an amazing watch! If you just want a watch that has everything except a camera or microphone like the Samsung or Apple this is the watch for you!
Date published: 2024-03-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Cons outweigh the pros While this connected much faster and appeared more accurate, the watch kept restarting randomly and losing workout data or being offline for large chunks of the day. I tried some online troubleshooting options, none of which fixed the issue. Returning this soon.
Date published: 2024-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features and easy to use. It was a gift. It is an upgrade from the previous forerunner.
Date published: 2023-01-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Apple Watch who??? Bought this to get more serious about running. Previously had an Apple Watch and it was just ok. Garmin has already helped me become faster and more efficient in a matter of weeks. Also, that battery life though!!
Date published: 2023-12-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch I upgraded from my Forerunner 645 and it’s been a great experience with the 255
Date published: 2023-12-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lots of practical features! I bought this watch about 2 months ago. The GPS was not working correctly until it got updated. I love how it measures stress level, oxygen and quality of sleep along with having an HRV status. These features make it a great watch. I also like the morning status report each day and the text notifications. This watch is a vast improvement over a few other Garmin watch models I have purchased.
Date published: 2024-01-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent running exercise partner I bought the watch, replacing my 645 music and it’s been money well spent. Nice surprise on my birthday.
Date published: 2023-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I bought this a month ago. I like the payment plan for one and the watch is great for recording yoga...it transfers steps from the connect app and records individual movements. Easy to read nice selection of watch faces and I love the wake up screen
Date published: 2023-12-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I have only had my Garmin since Christmas. Works great, best sports watch I’ve had. Has changed the way I live my life. So far the only feature that is annoying is that if you miss a workout it doesn’t let you make it up or go back to it. Only lets you reschedule if you know ahead of time if the workout doesn’t work. Easy watch to figure out.
Date published: 2023-01-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Features are awesome I use Yo have a apple watch, but it didn’t had all the metrics Garmin has, I always suspected the data in the apple watch was not correct and now I can see I was right. Other than that both watches have different purposes.
Date published: 2022-11-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I bought this watch a couple of weeks ago and its working just fine, awesome features extremely comfy and great look.
Date published: 2022-10-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very solid! Once you learn its many features this rocks like a far more expensive watch!
Date published: 2023-10-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I preferred my old 645. Much more complicated than my older Garmin. Online video too fast to follow, poor written instructions. And how I hate the constant notifications! Did it really need to tell me “Prince Harry is here”? Maybe some day I’ll figure out how to use it.
Date published: 2023-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from lots of fun features i think it's a great watch with lots of useful info including elevation climbed which is why I got it. I'd give it 5 stars but at my age and not great with technology I found it difficult to set up the way I want it, still learning.
Date published: 2023-03-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch… I changed my forerunner 235 (that was still working fine after 6 years) for the 255. Great features…makes training more challenging and interesting…
Date published: 2022-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from More complicated than needed I bought and started using 20 days ago and have struggled with the use and understanding of the features. Good accuracy of heart rate—-working on learning the applications.
Date published: 2023-11-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I have never bought something so useful until now I bought the Forerunner 255 for Christmas and I had no idea how awesome it really is. The running virtual coach guides me along the way and keeps me motivated. I've had some other sorts watches in the past, but they were all pretty awful, especially for Heart Rate. This watch made me put away my heart strap (except for weight training) and I have confidence it's reading my heart rate effectively. I never had some of the features like training status, body battery, the running graphs, stress (that is accurate), etc. Best money I have spent in a long time.
Date published: 2024-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So Far, It’s Awesome Got this a month ago, and lots of information. Love the options to make it more personal, like types of watch faces, how you want it, and choices with background colors. Quick with receiving GPS signal!
Date published: 2022-09-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic Product The battery life on this thing is tremendous; wore it for a week of training including several 1+ hour runs and it still had 30% to go. Pacing features helped me stay in range for training as well without me having to look down at it every few minutes.
Date published: 2024-03-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Low Accurate I used my forrruner 255 to run a half marthon, but I got 21.5 Km instead 21.0Km . The sky was blue and opened but the garming watch did not have real accuracy
Date published: 2023-10-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from best whatch! I used it 3 weeks ago.It works good!The battery lasts 8 days,I run 4 times a week(30 minutes).I like it. One time ,it's battery drops frmo 50% to 18% overnight.It makes me worry.but I will watch continuelly.
Date published: 2022-11-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Watch I bought this to replace an older Garmin watch.So much easier to use and many more features
Date published: 2023-03-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from DOES EVERYTHING THAT I NEED I have been using for about one month and I am very satisfied. I have not yet begun to use all of the features.
Date published: 2023-10-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features, not overly complicated Range of features provide a really complete performance and recovery picture. Takes a few weeks to get enough info to be useful. Definitely great once it does.
Date published: 2024-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not Working Right I have had this watch for over a month and I haven't changed any settings, or changed anything about how I wear it yet on some days it records info and some days it doesn't. I am very disappointed with it. Hundreds of $$ spent should assure a working watch!
Date published: 2023-09-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The Perfect Fitness/Adventure Watch As an Android phone user, I thought my only connected watch options were Wear OS products from the likes of Samsung, Fossil, Google and Tag Hauer. Was I mistaken. The Forerunner 255 from Garmin is such a more practical device. It's waterproof to 50 feet. It's light and durable. It has no touchscreen, but it has Gorilla glass. I actually prefer the buttons on the Forerunner. And I don't miss talking into my watch or doing silly things that users try once and then abandon. Garmin watches are for people who want to stay active and/or get fit and stay fit. It counts steps and distances incredibly accurately. It monitors heart rate and respiration. It can start activities with two presses of a button and copy that activity to top fitness apps like Strava. And the companion app offers monthly and quarterly challenges for users. Plus it has a long batter life - about a week at full brightness. I regret owning a "smartwatch." But the Garmin 255 has changed my life. It's the only watch I need to wear.
Date published: 2022-09-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very customizable!! I am in love with my Forerunner 255. My previous watch was the 235, so this is quantum leap to the 255. The race/training calculator is a great feature. It seems to do a better job than me of suggesting daily workouts. I've had it about 2 weeks and am still learning a lot about the watch's capabilities. I'm looking forward to logging many miles with my new companion. The only change I'd like to see is larger graphics and text. For example, when I'm scrolling through the glances, it would be nice if the primary item was enlarged a bit (the way it looks on the menu on a Mac). The text on many of the display screens is too small for us older runners to read :0 Aside from this minor issue, I can't think of anything else I'd change about the watch. Love it!
Date published: 2023-02-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It shut down a wk after getting Called garmin to fix as I was leaving for Germany for a marathon. Complete customer service fail. I’ve phoned, messages & not thrilled with the lack of concern.
Date published: 2023-09-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great I have used it for a month and love it. Learning new things all the time.
Date published: 2023-04-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I'm going to like this I updated from a 245 and am finding the 255 to be an improvement. I wear my Garmin 24/7 and having a longer battery is the biggest advantage. I'm still finding out new tricks and features.
Date published: 2022-10-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love all the features I upgraded from a 220 and it’s like night and day . The features in the 255 are beyond what I even thought I was buying . I do a lot of spin and I love that I can synch it with the spin bike and get a full report of my workout
Date published: 2022-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really a 4.5 star rating this is a very nice improvement over the 245. I had/have the 245 music and don't miss it at all. I am a huge fan of the larger face and improved metrics. the buttons are MUSHY and don't have a nice click as previously... that's why it is not a 5-star review.
Date published: 2022-09-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Running Watch Everything you'd want in a running watch, and more.
Date published: 2023-10-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good surprise! Bought this to replace my 245, great new functionalities and GPS is super fast to confir Signal.
Date published: 2022-09-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very good for running and swimming I bought this watch a month ago, and I am very happy that I did. I use it for running and swimming, replacing an apple watch. For running, it is much easier to see my pace, miles, and time etc than my apple watch. For swimming, it is easier to control my interval swim with rest timer and interval timer. Also, drill log is very helpful. The only thing that I think is still not great is the swimming stroke detection.
Date published: 2022-08-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really good overall I just love this watch you can do so much and the batttery is super good
Date published: 2024-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from overpraised Beast Nothing felt addictive, very basic integration for day to day use. I would love to move to apple watch by battery is the one who is holding me back to Garmin.
Date published: 2022-09-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch I bought this watch almost a month ago. I bought the Forerunner 255 coming from a Vivoactive 4S, so I'm still getting used to a lot of the more advanced features, but so far it works as promised. Battery life has been great, lasting about a week before I need to charge it. The programmable race calendar is also working out really well - I've put three races already in the watch and the suggested training schedule seems to adapt fairly well. Coming from a much smaller watch (as a woman with a smaller wrist), I was afraid that I'd think this one would end up being too big. It took a little bit of adjusting, but I'm pleasantly surprised that it's quite comfortable and not nearly as heavy as I thought it would be. It also doesn't feel too big for my wrist. I went with the full size 255 instead of the 255S because per the watch specs, the bigger watch has a bit longer battery life, and for me it's worth it.
Date published: 2022-10-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Its Ok Bought it a month ago… haaaaa don’t know it’s ok quite simple watch for almost 300usd not sure if it’s worth it.
Date published: 2022-12-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great product, great price Has a ton of great features that were previously only found in higher end models. GPS tracking is great. TRI features are also great.
Date published: 2023-04-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not a smartwatch Good running watch for programming work outs, easy to see when running, actually has buttons(!) not a touch screen. Race pacer is cool. Coming from an Apple Watch and Whoop, it is certainly neither of those. I have worn the other two along with the garmin 255. The HR monitor is not accurate, I suppose they are trying to sell you on their chest strap. HRV data and sleep data not accurate. The navigation on the watch is like you stepped back in time +5 years. Overall meh.
Date published: 2023-02-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect Run Companion I'm 3 weeks into daily wear of my FR255 and it has been great. My primary needs out of a watch are pace, distance, and elevation to assist with marathon training, and this watch does great for these metrics. I also powerlift but haven't used this watch to try tracking anything in the gym, only running. It's capable of far more than my current use demands of it. I have found the Body Battery data to be pretty useful as well. I had no need for the latest and greatest AMOLED displays and such, so the FR255 turned out to be precisely the watch for me. If you're after a simple yet feature-rich watch, regardless your sport, this is a solid choice.
Date published: 2023-12-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Running Watch I tried the Coros Pace 3 and the Forerunner 265 prior to buying the Forerunner 255. The Pace 3 was a good watch, accurate but the timer display was hard too small even after adjusting. The Forerunner 265 is a great watch but you pay 150.00 more for the Amolid display and the workout display in full sunlight was hard for me to read. However, the Forerunner 255 is a perfect fit. It has all features of the 265 but I can really see all fields clearly and the multi band GPS is amazingly accurate. I am enjoying the morning report and ALL of the running metrics that comes standard. Right now--Dec 2023, you can get this amazing watch for 249.99, a 100.00 discount--a bargain for what you get. I upgraded from the beloved 245 and I'm loving the larger display, accuracy, fitness info, and trending data. You just can't beat the value of this watch. Nothing like it on the market in my opinion. Loving it.
Date published: 2023-12-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lack of Battery life Bought this watch about 5 weeks ago and not real happy with the battery life. I can only go 2-3 days before it needs a charge.
Date published: 2023-12-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great analytics! I have own for about 3 weeks. I appreciate the feedback the watch delivers. Garmin does it right.
Date published: 2022-11-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Forerunner 255 I bought this from REI couple of weeks ago. I love this watch but it took awhile to figure out how to set it up and customize the data screens.
Date published: 2024-02-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I have these watches for a month now. And I am very glad to have them. It is exactly what I need for my trainings and daily use not less not much.
Date published: 2022-08-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch but hard to figure out everything I will admit this watch's potential is fantastic, but the learning curve is horrendous. I was interested in the pace function.The first time I used it, at each mile marker a women's voice would announce my pace. Great! The next two times I ran she was absent. Frustrating. I have watched many videos on how to use the watch but they are generally geared toward the elite runner. There are many more examples but I will continue to figure out all the nuances.
Date published: 2022-10-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch! Love the watch! My only challenge has been getting it to record my lap swimming accurately. I followed the YouTube videos and set up the drill log several times to record my average pace on a variety of distances. Sadly, it still underestimates my swim workouts by an average of 500 yards.
Date published: 2023-02-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from First running watch My trainer told me this is the watch to get…. I got it….. I love it.
Date published: 2023-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Makes me want to run more Been using daily for two weeks. I have only had to charge it once in that time, and the battery got back up to 50% in roughly 20 minutes. This is a huge advantage coming from an older Samsung watch that got 20 hours to a charge at most. Garmin Connect works well and the integration with third-party applications is smoother than Samsung or Google's comparable offering. I appreciate having a web version of the app, even if some menus look a bit dated. Suggested running workouts are great as well. The button interface takes a bit of practice, but it's much less fiddly than a touchscreen during a workout. Plus, it's actually nice not having to worry about turning the screen off to go for a swim or get in the shower. Overall, I'm thrilled with my purchase.
Date published: 2022-07-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Upgrade I owned a Garmin 235 for five years. It was packed with features and helped me identify a Bi-Gemini heart rate. I upgraded to the 255 and it is out performing 235!
Date published: 2023-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from FR 255 is fantastic! I’m so satisfied to get the 255, meets all of my expectations. I’m not triathletes, mostly do running, hiit, yoga. Love the data’s provided & so far I really love it.
Date published: 2022-09-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from You’re Better off with a Fitbit or Apple After returning two different Forerunner 745s for horrific GPS performance and consistently inaccurate heart rate readings, Garmin support indicated that the 255 had a more advanced heart rate monitor, so I decided to purchase my third Garmin watch. Have not put it through its paces long enough to know if the GPS is any more reliable than the 745, but it only took a few days to figure out the heart rate accuracy is worse than the 745. This watch has shown my heart rate at 83 bpm during a workout where my actual pulse was in the mid 130s and minutes later it will show me at 175 bpm when I have not altered my pace. The straw that broke the camel's back was when I got so disgusted with the inaccuracies that I took the watch off my wrist during an elliptical workout and set the watch face up on the shelf of the elliptical machine. For about the next five minutes the watch was picking up a 130-150 bpm heart rate from an inanimate object (the elliptical machine). Overall, I like the Connect App, I just wish Gamin had a reliable wearable to go with it. I've spent a lot of money on Garmin sport watches and all I have is - buyer's remorse.
Date published: 2023-12-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works great Been using this for a month now and it is better and easier to use than expected.
Date published: 2023-02-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not sure it is a sturdy watch - keeps resetting. Bought this a month ago and the watch has reset itself at least 3 times. Like the screen just goes black. Garmin logo comes up and it resets. Have had 3 other Garmin watches and none of them have done this. Soo I dunno. I have craftsmanship concerns with this one.
Date published: 2022-10-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Meets my needs This watch gives me what I need to effectively track my running and cycling.
Date published: 2022-11-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Helped my sleep. The daily score and sleep data have really helped me understand and improve my sleep.
Date published: 2023-03-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best watch I’ve owned Battery life is incredible, especially since coming from apple watches. Minimal effort uploading workout data. Way less stressful
Date published: 2023-03-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good I don't know if the "strength exercises" option is the same as gym exercises. They should have a gym option. For everything else good
Date published: 2023-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from awful software can't download music to it -- this seems like an issue. takes forever to sync to apple music where i have music in my library but it doesn't show up, can't connect to spotify because garmin express is constantly crashing; garmin express is constantly crashing, while trying to download music ; the garmin connect app is super unintuitive with features you'd want buried in insane places (to set a pace reminder, you have to go away from the home screen into the settings into a tab for all of your garmin devices then click on your garmin device there which brings up a new settings tab and that's where you can place it) just awful
Date published: 2022-08-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use. Lots of data! Lots of data. Easy to use on the go. Large easily visible screen. Nice color. Light can be set with flick of wrist or button only. Even shows local temps. Step counter as well as GPS. Sleep monitoring. The only thing I didn’t like is it went on sale 50 dollars cheaper right after I bought it.
Date published: 2023-09-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Holy Data Batman! My son gave me the 255 for Christmas 2 weeks ago and I love it! I still have a lot to learn about all of the features and data it can provide me but so far...it's wonderful!
Date published: 2023-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great device I've had the Forerunner 255 for almost a month and I'm still discovering all the features. This device will assist me in tracking my fitness progress. So far I am very pleased.
Date published: 2022-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Overall Great Watch for Runners This was a replacement watch for a previously bought one and the new features are insane. I got my personal bests by just following the suggested runs by Garmin. Also, this watch has been helpful when I hiked upstate. Best bang for buck watch.
Date published: 2023-12-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I bought it a month ago and all of his features are amazing
Date published: 2023-01-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome upgrade I have just changed my old FR235 for the 255 and the change is quite significant. My new FR235 is quite lighter, faster, and has so many new features that I think that I still don't know all of them. It has been a major upgrade and the watch works fantastic.
Date published: 2022-12-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nearly all the bells & whistles needed I bought the Forerunner 255 almost a month ago after comparing a number of different watches. I'm extremely happy I put all the work to research this watch. It has everything besides all the metrics to help keep me motivated with my workouts. The metrics re great. It took me less than a week to manage all the operations on this watch. Don't know why I waited so long. I highly recommend the 255!
Date published: 2023-03-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best watch I ever had First farming I had and the best watch so far , recommend
Date published: 2022-06-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it Absolutely love my Forerunner 255, love the color and al the features. Very light weight
Date published: 2022-09-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from An improvement over past Forerunners, so far. Still working to figure out the product. I've had at least 3 previous Forerunners and a bunch of other Garmin products for 20+ years. It appears they fixed the charging cord issues with this version, which is nice to see. There's a lot of capabilities that I'm working to figure out. Still, some of the reporting stuff is a pain and not relevant. I did a 5.2 mile run/walk yesterday and the watch told me it was unproductive. Pretty lame notification. I think I figured out how to shut off that. Hopefully, I can figure out how to turn on the stuff I want and turn off some of the lame biostatistics and feedback that are really not useful. My chest heart monitor worked a little, but not very well. The good news is the wrist monitor seems to work great and is accurate. Shaving my wrist helped a lot. The font on the watch face is too small for normal older people that depend on reading glasses. The run indicators work very well - they are large enough. This review request came from Garmin, I have no idea who Bazaarvoice is and it's pretty lame that my information may be shared with an entity I do not know. I can't submit this review without agreeing to the Bazaarvoice privacy policy.
Date published: 2022-07-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great I bought it two weeks ago, I’m very happy it’s the best watch I ever had.
Date published: 2022-10-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Overkill on the bells and whistles If it wasn't for the need of a long battery life, something like the FR45 would be fine. There are all kinds of metrics that are meaningless to me and of no use to me as a runner. Extras like the morning report and suggested workout are nuisances, but I've yet to figure out how to turn them off. Using the suggested workout also overrode my run-walk alerts. The little messages that pop up during the day telling me how I feel are another annoyance, though they are easily ignored. I've yet to race with it, so I don't know whether its claims of 24 hours or more of battery life are valid.
Date published: 2023-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not good GPS Accurate In Colombia my forerunner 255 is not accurate, 21.5Km instead 21Km. Please Check
Date published: 2023-11-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Such helpful features for a runner. The data for runners is so amazing. The heart rate wrist sensor is so accurate compared to former models. So much valuable data for runners to improve.
Date published: 2023-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch and Features I bought this to replace a 245, and it works great.
Date published: 2023-11-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Run Power I am a Vivo 4 fan for the touch screen but the 255 added wrist run power has me using it for all my runs and liking it.
Date published: 2022-11-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome watch I bought this watch about 3 weeks ago, very happy. I have used Fitbit before, will never go back, lot of features, still learning to use some features. Wish the watch was touch enabled!!!
Date published: 2023-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Totally awesome features. I was gifted this for Christmas and have loved it I have ran a lot and trekked up a mountain and all my stats were amazing.
Date published: 2024-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing watch First Garmin owner here , amazed by the boost in workouts I’ve been doing, battery life is amazing and can keep up with my adventures.
Date published: 2023-09-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing watch! Bought this watch for the first time about a year and a half ago and practically fell in love with it! It did everything that I needed it to do, it gives me great running dynamics, and it’s all around just the perfect watch for me! In fact, I loved my first 255 so much that I bought another one a couple of weeks ago!
Date published: 2023-11-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features and easy to use Much improved over my previous Forerunner. Captures the GPS almost instantly when I walk out of the house. Watch face is very customizable as well as the data screens for my morning runs. Great device
Date published: 2023-04-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best watch ever It's my first time using garmin, and I really don't think I'll change brands again. In fact, I even bought a cycle computer and left the one I had.
Date published: 2024-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great investment, worth every penny I bought this watch about a month ago to track and see how my workouts are going, and I am extremely impressed at the quality and accuracy that this watch has to offer. Battery life is awesome, it keeps you on your toes with workouts, and it facilitates most of my every day activities. I highly recommend getting this for someone who is active or is looking to start their journey in fitness.
Date published: 2024-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Watch I really like this watch. The battery can last multiple days, it's easy to use, and comfortable.
Date published: 2023-09-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the new features I got mine about 2 weeks ago. I've played with the various settings and have it pretty much dialed in for my tastes and workouts. I love the new features with workouts, respiration, HRV, body battery, pulse ox, health snapshot. I don't have a reading for the HRV status, yet, but should get it soon (19 to 21 days of wearing needed). It is light and comfortable and the display easy to read.
Date published: 2022-07-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from One glitch early, now great Been using Garmin forever. This is the best yet. More features than I know what to do with. But not hard to use. Had one glitch/freeze a few days after I got it, now no problems.
Date published: 2023-10-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just what I needed! Bought the 255 a month. Did all the comparisons of models and landed on this one. Has all the features I need and is super simple to use. Coming from an Apple Watch SE, it’s a fairly big change, transition has been good. The GPS accuracy is superior. I really appreciate the button simplicity as well…can’t tell you how many times I’ve tapped/swiped incorrectly to mess up an exercise on the Apple Watch. Really really pleased with my purchase.
Date published: 2022-11-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Loving every minute of it Bought it about a month ago so much better than the Apple Watch, battery life everything just love it! Been wanting to make the switch for years and finally did and never going back
Date published: 2023-11-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Offers so much I'm loving the watch. I love the daily suggestions.
Date published: 2024-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Watch! I bought this a month ago, and I am literally amazed by everything this watch has to offer. First and foremost, the battery life is actually insane. I am not kidding when I say that I only have to charge my watch once a week, and that is with me doing Ironman training. The GPS is very accurate, it is a very comfortable watch to sleep with, and has a great value.
Date published: 2023-12-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great upgrade This is a replacement for my trusty 910, which was terrific for years… until it leaked one morning in the pool. Then kaput. The 255 has so many more features, and is pretty intuitive which is a critical aspect of the user interface for such a device when one is on the move during a workout or race. You just want to keep going, not fiddle around with a tool like this. Perhaps most important though is the consistently excellent customer service I’ve experienced from Garmin over the last 15-years or more. Solid products are the baseline, but it’s the customer service that brought me back to buy this new device.
Date published: 2022-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent watch! I bought this watch a few weeks ago and it has exceeded my expectations. I love the long battery life and the display is very clear in direct sunlight. Very happy using it for running and mountain biking.
Date published: 2023-03-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Interesting features and battery life It''s heavier and bigger than 245. I have used it for 1 week and is easy to read the screen on movement, is new and have a good battery life.In run mode you can't see breath and performance conditionand to check the weather you need to connect the watch to your phone.the temperature is inaccuracy, 10 C above the weather approximately, these data should come in the same gps signal.
Date published: 2022-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Got the amazing Garmin FR 255 I bought Garmin watch few days back and very happy with the product!
Date published: 2023-04-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from loaded with features I am a numbers person and this watch gives me lots of measurements to consider. Really keeps you on track as you cannot cheat, sort of like having a coach watching you. Takes some time to figure out how to get to everything but not too bad. Morning report is great as it sets up the day for you. Wish I had this watch when I was 20 years younger so I could take better advantage of all the measurements. Batter life is such an improvement from my old 410XT and it is much lighter. Seems to be very accurate in distance and the resulting scores/stats. Like the physical age, workload and VO2 max. You can really get a good Idea of where you are and plan to get to your own targets. Love the 255!
Date published: 2022-10-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch for the price point Watch has lots of feature and tons of data on running. Still learning what all the data means. The only thing I miss it doesn't connect to Garmin Explore. I miss this feature when I hike. It still will track your hike just not put the data in Explore.
Date published: 2024-01-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features My favorite Christmas present in a long time. I just beginning to scratch the surface but I really like it so far.
Date published: 2023-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome - Didn't know I needed this. This watch is awesome. I'm sure I'm only scratching the surface on all of it's features, but being able to acurately track runs via GPS without having to carry my phone is a total game changer. Being able to easily see my pace, time, and distance, then have all of that sync with the app when I get back to my phone is really helping me push myself in my 5k times and therefore my overall cardiovascular health.
Date published: 2023-10-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch! I bought this as I started getting more into running and wanted a better battery life than my Apple watch. It has been great to keep me consistently running and I very much enjoy the battery life so I can maximize the sleep reporting feature.
Date published: 2024-02-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Another great garmin So I have to start my review by saying I’ve owned two garmin watches prior to this and garmin customer support is excellent. Even out of warranty. This watch is very comfortable and the new features including body battery, training status, suggested workouts, and advanced sleep tracking are neat. The GPS is excellent and it provides a simple easy to use interface.
Date published: 2023-06-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great accuracy My wife bought this for me as a 50th birthday gift. I’ve run 5K’s & a half marathon since receiving it, and it has been super accurate. The data it provides after a run is more detailed than an Apple Watch.
Date published: 2023-11-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Takes time to learn, but a huge improvement I have used my Forerunner 230 for 7 years, and had issues with the belt and module so finally decided in February to upgrade to the 255. It's a bit pricey, and I added the chest strap update as well (one can use this as a wrist based HR, but I'm not a fan or a believer in it's accuracy) to bring the total just north of $500. So I need this to last a long time. The instructions from Garmin aren't always intuitive and I started using it before fully reading the manual (not the wisest move) but I was able to get a few runs in, and some rowing w/o's as well to get comfortable with it. The ability to get advanced running metrics is very helpful, even if it told me I'm not great at Ground Contact Time or staying 50/50 between my left and right feet. I also appreciate all the different activity profiles including indoor rowing, indoor bike, weight lifting, skiing, treadmill and many others. Once I read the instruction manual and formulated some questions (which Garmin did a marvelous job of fielding) I felt I was ready to take off my training wheels and use this as my main sports watch. It probably took me 3 weeks from delivery to truly being comfortable with it, but it was worth it. It gives me great insight on my sleeping, stress levels, health status and many other options in the "glances" view. It's worth investing the time to learn what works for you. I've even hit 100 on my morning body battery metric, which was nice. The watch also learns. The first few weeks it thought I was going too hard, and kept asking me to take days off (I rarely do, and balance things between hard/somewhat hard and easy days), until it finally learned and now took my performance analysis from overtraining to productive. That is a very positive development. I'm very glad I purchased this. I still have my 230 as a backup, but now probably won't use it very often, if at all.
Date published: 2023-03-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great motivator Bought the 255 about three weeks ago. Great gps, excellent features, and great for motivating myself everyday. Also love the training feature. Like it way better than my 10 year old Fitbit.
Date published: 2023-10-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Forerunner 255 I am a mediocre runner. I have my very first marathon in a week, and I needed a new smart watch for it. So about a month ago, I purchased the Forerunner 255 and am so glad I did. I was like a kid on Christmas morning when it came. This watch did all my old one did, plus tons more! I'm very satisfied!
Date published: 2023-10-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Has All of the Bells and Whistles I Need and More I have had a variety of the Forerunners prior to this model, and liked them all, but this one is definitely a big step up, even from my 245. Not only is the battery life much better, but the new GPS modes are great for more accuracy. I also love the additional metrics, including the HRV. The race widget is nice to have as well. There are many metrics and options I still haven't used or figured out, but will enjoy learning. I debated getting the smaller version since I am a small thin woman, but opted for the full size and glad I did. I love it!
Date published: 2023-10-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Too many features for what I want The wrist heart rate monitor is "okay" - not as accurate/consistent as the monitors that are based on chest straps. There are way too many functions that I don't need - so I'm in the process of editing them out of the watch. I've used heart rate monitors for 30 years....IMO, there simply isn't the need for all of the clutter.
Date published: 2022-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very lightweight and easy to use! I bought this to replace my Fenix 5x Plus that was losing battery quickly. This watch is so much lighter! Easy features and programming. The only problem is the band only comes in one size and leaves a lot of extra band hanging. It seems super janky to have to cut the band and I’m not sure why Garmin didn’t offer 2 sizes like they have with other watches.
Date published: 2022-10-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Virtual Partner feature does not work The virtual partner feature has not worked since the day I bought it. Support is still working on my case hoping to fix it, but it’s been three weeks with no solution.
Date published: 2022-07-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lots of Features I picked this watch as part of my company's appreciation for my 20 years of service. I received it 2 weeks ago. I'm not an athlete by any stretch of the imagination so this watch is overkill for what I will using it for. Mainly to track my walks, hikes, and SUP excursions. I like the health features it tracks, even the quality of my sleep. I also like that I can change the watch face. I'm still discovering all the features and how to use them. I'm impressed with the capability of this watch so far. I was considering getting an Apple Watch but I think Garmin has a lot more features at a lower price.
Date published: 2024-02-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Basic watch that can be challenging to use I thought this would be easier to use than my old apple watch. I wanted a watch that was more rugged than apple but also had similar features that are as easy to navigate through. While the watch seemingly has what i was looking for, it doesn't have other features, or if it does, I have not been able to get those features to work. For ex, i'd like to change what i have on my watch face and cannot upload templates with such features. my watch is fine for now, but i will eventually look to get another watch.
Date published: 2023-10-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome watch! All the features on the premium watches without the cost. Comfortable and great. Been using it for a month and haven’t scratched the surface of all the abilities yet.
Date published: 2022-07-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic Multisport Watch Bought it over a month ago and it is a huge upgrade from the Vivoactive 3. The battery life is fantastic with at least 10 days with a fair amount of GPS use. The screen is large and clear. GPS activities are very precise. I thought I would miss the touchscreen but so far I've actually liked the buttons as there have been fewer accidental presses from my kids and water. The only 2 things left to test are the full triathlon mode and open water swimming. The new health metrics are cool but I will see how much I use them as I tend to follow a set training plan.
Date published: 2022-08-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from All-around terrific watch Love it! It's been great for tracking my training, and integrates seamlessly with my Training Peaks account. I got the Running Dynamics for additional data and to help me work on my Ground Contact Time. Beyond that, it's a good day-to-day watch. After a few days with my Forerunner, I stopped wearing my Apple Watch - I'll be passing that on to my teenager.
Date published: 2023-12-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features and very intuitive! My new Garmin Forerunner 255 is an upgrade the Forerunner 235 I'd had for 6 years and as much as I loved my 235, I have quickly fallen more in love with the advanced features and ease of use provided in the 255. From the ability to review my daily health data, to easily selecting exercises to time/measure, to reviewing my recovery needs, the 255 has it all and more. Being a serious runner, the feedback and information is truly valuable.
Date published: 2022-10-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features! I bought this and I don’t regret it! I looks amazing overall and the way it works just looks so clean! Easy to use and love the way it marks your miles/kilometers and heart rate and all the details you need on your run!
Date published: 2022-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wow, This does everything I want I bought this as an upgrade to my Garmin 235 and what a big difference. It gives me so much more useful information to help me be a better runner. I love all the new features! I can control my music, notifications, and phone calls. The various watch faces that can be accessed are great!
Date published: 2023-10-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch! Bought this for running and general fitness. Love all the features and the battery life.
Date published: 2023-10-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Everything I Wanted I’ve had this watch for about a month now and it’s been everything I wanted. Previously I had the Instinct Solar, and it just wasn’t quite what I was going for. As a cyclist that also owns an Edge 530 and the Rally XC100 pedals, I wanted a system that all worked together. With the Forerunner 255 that has all become a reality. All of my data from the different devices all feed into the Connect app and blend with the Physio TrueUp system. I get in depth metrics on everything from my sleep, Pulse Ox, and respiration. Training has become much more productive with being able to track my recovery. And the lifestyle features are great too including Garmin Pay so I don’t even need to bring a wallet on a ride. Time will tell what the battery lifespan will be, but in the meantime I am extremely happy.
Date published: 2023-01-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A great piece of kit! I've had my Forerunner for almost a month now, and I love it. All the data I need to help improve my running and more!
Date published: 2023-12-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Another excellent Garmin product I bought the Forerunner 255 as an upgrade from my Forerunner 45. The 255 exceeds all my expectations. Thank you Garmin!
Date published: 2023-12-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect Balance of Price vs. Features Received the watch for Christmas 2023. I’ve been wearing Garmin running watches for quite some time now, having started with a Forerunner 225, then a Fenix 3HR and my last watch before this one was a 935. Definitely love the feature set and all of the capability of this watch. Decided with all that this one can do I didn’t need to go back to a 900 series as I generally don’t use all that it is capable of. I love the ability to see so many data points (HRV, sleep score, body battery, etc.) directly from the watch. I’ve also been using the suggested running plan which takes the thoughts out of what run I should do for the day. Also for those looking for a great watch face, I love Garmin’s Home-Fit Thrill. So many colors to mix it up and just enough data points.
Date published: 2024-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Everything about it First off very amazing watch and the customization for your preferences of wedges you want to have setup and the sleep recording and swimming is my most focus right now but I'm slowly inching over to the running aspect of it so far I am very happy with it
Date published: 2022-07-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I’m still learning to use it, but so far I’m impressed. The watch gives you a lot of metrics that give you good idea how the body is reacting to training. Great tool for athletes and everyone else.
Date published: 2024-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best training tool to date I’ve used an Apple Watch, wahoo Rival, and now the 255. The ease of use, training suggestions, sleep data, and recovery data have helped me make sense of my latest plateau (and aging body). Swims, indoor rides (haven’t had the chance to ride outside yet), and runs have worked flawlessly from the suggested workout, in workout feedback, post workout stats, and automatic Strava upload. Even picking a triathlon training schedule and loading it onto the watch was effortless. BTW- my wahoo speed, cadence, and HR sensors paired instantly and seamlessly!
Date published: 2024-03-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exactly what I wanted! I referee soccer and I wanted a better idea of my training and performance. This watch is perfect. I can see where on the field I ran with the GPS tracking, my heart rate and mileage. And I track my workouts too! With the workout types I can track stairmaster, running, my strength workouts and more. And the strength workout even has a body muscle map to show what you worked after logging your exercises and weights!
Date published: 2023-10-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome! Best gift I’ve ever received! I use it more than my phone.
Date published: 2023-10-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Couldn’t be more impressed Had the watch now almost a month and im extremely pleased with my purchase. For the last couple years I have been training with an Apple Watch. No knock on it, but if you’re looking for an awesome training watch this is it. Love the data it gives you in terms of your sleep, recovery, etc. The forerunner 255 has an amazing battery life and a sleek stylish look that fits all my needs
Date published: 2022-10-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Forerunner 255 review in 2023 I bought this at the same time to T&E with a Coros Pace 3. I returned it for the Coros. The back of the watch dug into my wrist and the GPS wasn’t as accurate 100% of the time. I really wanted to like this watch but the Garmin ecosystem is way too complicated to get set up and understand.
Date published: 2023-10-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best running watch Dozens on dozens of features, and within those features are more features, and everything can be customized! I run cross country and Track&Field in High School and was using an Apple Watch Series 6 to track pace and performance. One day after practice I looked at Garmin watches just to see what other members of my team saw in them(they used Forerunners); I was almost immediately stunned by the amount of features the Forerunner 255 came with for its price. The only complaint I have is “Cadence Lock”, where the heart tracker locks into your cadence sometimes and shows your heart rate as extremely high, but this can be fixed by just moving the watch higher up you wrist and making it tighter on runs.
Date published: 2022-11-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing All the features you could ever ask for as a runner! This watch is simply amazing
Date published: 2023-06-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great functionality Happy about my purchase. Was looking for a new watch to track everything & happy w/this purchase.
Date published: 2023-11-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really enjoying the 255!! I had an old Polar watch and it was time to upgrade. Upon review most of the competitors watches I settled on this one. The functions and data are light and day to my old watch! It has definitely taken my training to another level. Very pleased!
Date published: 2023-03-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Forerunner 255 Meets my needs, works well. I use this more for walking/hiking and road bicycling as I don't run anymore. I returned the Instinct 2 for the 255 as it was harder to for my old eyes to read! Both are great smart watches.
Date published: 2024-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features! Awesome battery life. I am so thrilled to have this watch. It has all the stats I need and more.
Date published: 2024-01-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Incredible Update to the 245! I have been using the 245 since release and logged more than 10,000 miles - on my fourth band and the battery life was dropping. So as soon as the 255 was announced with better GPS, battery, and an altimeter ... I knew it was time to upgrade! I've been using the 255 for three weeks now and it has been glorious - only charged twice since receiving it, it hooks to GPS quickly and is incredibly accurate. I got the non-music version since I never listen to music while I run, but I'm sure that feature works as well as on the 245Music. One cool surprise is the 'morning overview' - I have come to love each morning seeing my sleep, forecast and so on without having to touch my phone.
Date published: 2022-06-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from love it! i bought this watch a couple weeks ago and it has exceeded my expectations. i upgraded from a fitbit and it is wayyyy better. i am a xc runner so the accurate distances and pace are a super nice feature. all of the features that the watch has are nice and easy to figure out. the battery life isn’t great but that’s fine cause it charges really fast. all in all i love this watch.
Date published: 2022-08-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch replacement I used the Forerunner 910 for yrs doing triathlon. It gave great data and talked to my power meter on my TT bike. This watch does this and so much much. I've loved the health data to include stress levels, Hrt rate variability, and the like. I'd buy this 255 again over and over.
Date published: 2022-09-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great I upgraded the 225 that I had for many years to the 255 last month. Like the 225, it is very accurate and it has a lot of extra features such as much more information on my fitness. I do wish there was a way to use livetrack without having to have my phone with me but it is still a great tool for avid runners like me.
Date published: 2023-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Scratch-Resistant Face, Many Data Points I have been using the Forerunner 255 for five weeks. I can customize it to report the health data points that I use. It syncs with my Bowflex bike. The face hasn't scratched when bumped on hard surfaces.
Date published: 2024-03-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice watch a features Does all I need as a runner. Paired with the HRM Pro strap. Use Garmin Connect to create workouts. Super pleased.
Date published: 2023-04-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Absolutely love it I’ve had it for a couple of months now and I’m still learning new features it has. It has become indispensable for my running and overall health tracking. The body battery metric has made me much more aware of the important of my sleep and overall exertion.
Date published: 2024-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love ?? the Watch “Great Features ? I bought this a couple of weeks ago and I love it. Switched from FitBit. No complaints. Should have switched sooner
Date published: 2024-01-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from New wristHR won’t work with the heavily tattooed. Let me start by saying I LOVE GARMIN I’ve own the forerunner 310,920 and still 935. I own an 830 edge before that and 820 edge that I shattered and before that a 500. I own 4 pairs of GARMIN power pedals, 2 sets of vectors 2 sets of rally’s. I have a garmin gps RV specific for my camper. I am heart broken that the new hr on the 255 doesn’t work with the heavily tattooed like me. No as in some features as in DOES NOT READ my HR off my wrist, just like the Apple Watch I returned it. So I’m stuck with my old 935 with a broken altimeter that no longer works for snowboarding.
Date published: 2022-12-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features and Flexibility I love this watch. The most important factor for me was to get the info that I wanted. It took some time to figure out how to get it in the right spot. The numbers are a good size and that was another important thing for me. I use it for triathlon training and it is great to be able to get all the sports timed and monitored on one watch easily. It is comfortable, light weight but durable enough not to have to "pamper" it. It definitely lives up to the Garmin quality we are used to.
Date published: 2023-06-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love the features I made no mistake buying this watch when it comes to the features and data it provides. Excellent is an understatement. I have had some issues with the silicon band but they seem to be improving.
Date published: 2022-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Watchy Watch Tis the watchiest of watches. Watches like no other watch ive ever watched watch. I would suggest this watch to anyone who also finds use in watching watches watch. Watch!
Date published: 2023-12-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Better features This 255 is my 3rd Forerunner. My last Forerunner was a 235. I am used to the Garmin app and like it. The durability of my past Forerunners has been a problem and this 255 version seems stronger and smarter. We will see how it holds up.
Date published: 2023-11-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great smartwatch I bought this a month ago, is very useful. Only two things that I think could be improved: battery duration, is good but not the numbers that it's figure in the specifications and the screen maybe touch screen...it only works by the buttons. I used to do sports, and some features like paying with it I don't use. It's a great smartwatch.
Date published: 2022-10-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I received this watch after returning the same watch to Garmin. I am very happy with the watch and thankful to the Garmin team for doing this. Really appreciate the customer service and would recommend this watch to any active runner!
Date published: 2024-02-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this model! I recently traded in my Forerunner 745 for a Forerunner 255 at the suggestion of the Garmin rep with whom I'd been corresponding. So many awesome features that I've been playing around with, like LiveTrack and PacePro Pacing Strategies. Love the color display and slightly larger watch face. This is probably the 4th or 5th generation Forerunner that I've owned over the years and they never disappoint! I ran my tenth marathon with the 255 a week ago and the 255 was fab!
Date published: 2024-01-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Solid Upgraded from a ten year old polar to the forerunner and absolutely happy I did so. Easy to use, fairly accurate measurements, great battery life.
Date published: 2023-11-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Solid watch with all the features I want! I've had my watch just short of a month, but so far it has met or exceeded my expectations. I have not worn a watch when I sleep, but I find the sleep metric and the morning report to be useful. It syncs easy with my phone and is fairly easy/intuitive to set up. I would say that function has exceeded my expectations. The reason I would not give it 5 stars has more to do with my own unwillingness to give any product a "perfect" review.
Date published: 2023-02-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Overall, a really great watch. Overall, a really great watch. For some reason, the watch no longer has the "back to start" function with STRAIGHT LINE. This was very useful with my Forerunner 245.
Date published: 2022-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Wrist Computer I’ve had 4 Garmin Forerunners and they keep getting better and better! Combined with Garmin Connect I have more data than ever before.
Date published: 2023-12-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So easy to operate I was looking for a watch that was easy to use and had lots of features. Glad to have apps for running, walking, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, cardio workouts etc. Easy to download via Bluetooth to Garmin Connect on my iPhone.
Date published: 2022-12-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great training partner Watch has had zero issues, charge’s really fast, and has a ton of features/data. This watch is the best training partner I’ve ever had.
Date published: 2022-10-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from awesome watch Finally replacing my 645 music, which I loved. The 255 did not disappoint. Great watch. A little larger watch than the 645 but just as light.Zero complaints. Not really about the watch but Garmin customer service is top notch, really good.
Date published: 2023-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Minor Upgrade. Most should pass on it I got the non music version a couple of months ago, upgrading from a F745. First the sizes: the little one is too small and the big too big. The F745 was a good size. Screens are a wash. Software upgrade: Only thing interesting was the HRV, but since there is nothing actionable that comes out of the data, its not needed. Power has since been added, but again nothing actionable. You can add it to a workout, but analysis is just not there. All in all, if you have a F745, stay there. It fits better and feels better made. If you have a F245, stay there. It has all the basics you need and if you want power, I would suggest a used stryd. And, music vs non-music version is just plain silly. So, am i glad I "upgraded"? {shrug} But its a high cost for small improvements (for the average user)
Date published: 2022-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love all the new-to-me features! I traded my Garmin Forerunner 245 Music for the Garmin Forerunner 255, and am amazed by the differences! I love the morning report & regular updates. I also love the ease of use!
Date published: 2023-12-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very usable I got this for watch for Christmas. I wanted it primarily for the GPS function to calculate my walks. But I also love the sleep tracker function and that I can monitor my weight and water intake.
Date published: 2023-01-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really liked the extra features I like the function that helps you keep track of your sleep. It also helped me to focus on improving form after i set a Cadence alert and realized that my cadence was to low.
Date published: 2023-04-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great fearures I bought this 2 months ago the battery life is amazing. The options for running a swimming and cycling are awesome. I love it light weight.
Date published: 2022-10-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I won the watch from participating in a hospices house donation. I am still learning about all that the watch can do but I really do love it.
Date published: 2023-10-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great tracking device I bought the Forerunner 255 as an upgrade. This watch has been such a great tool for helping me run more. I am currently using the trainer guide and it has helped push me to the next level. I like the being able to add gear so I can easily track miles on my shoes. I just love this Forerunner and glad I made the purchase.
Date published: 2023-08-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Too large for my wrist It was too large for my wrist so I returned it to the store.
Date published: 2024-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! Easy to use, great battery duration and how well works for triathlon
Date published: 2023-05-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great experience so far The sleep tracking on this watch is fantastic, and I love that it also tracks my stress and body battery. Since purchasing, I've also started doing one of the Garmin running programs and my VO2 max and resting HR have already improved significantly. I love that this watch focuses as much on rest and recovery as it does on activity!
Date published: 2023-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excelente I'm enjoying it a lot because the screen is bigger. But it has to improve in the sense that the information is with larger letters, since many athletes have the Otica disability.
Date published: 2022-12-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Still learning all the feature I bought this to replace my Forerunner 55 that I broke. There are so many options to this watch I am still learning all that it can do. I wish there were a few more defined sports such as ice skating, but it covers most of what I need a lot that I do not right now, but will in the future. There is so much to explore on the watch.
Date published: 2022-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very helpful! I bought the Forerunner mostly for sleep and run tracking. It has been very eye opening for the sleep tracking and for my jogging. One area that I was hoping it would be more helpful is when I do Peak8 (run full speed for 30 seconds, walk for 90 seconds, repeat for 8 reps). If the Forerunner could be setup to beep/vibrate for that cycle and score that exercise, it would be a very useful addition!
Date published: 2022-07-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Overall sports wise better than my other watch For someone new to Garmin it was a little difficult to navigate the features. Wish more tweaks could be done from the app. Very comfortable on the wrist which I think helps with accuracy of body metrics. The app platform and watch fit my interests of running, hiking, gym work. Don't think I'll be returning to my previous product.
Date published: 2023-11-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great For Running I upgraded from my Forerunner 645. What a great improvement. The battery life is fantastic and the GPS accuracy is improved.
Date published: 2022-06-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Gives Me What I Want I bought this to replace an older watch I had with battery issues. I struggled between this one and a different company. I went with Garmin because of the incredible customer service, the app, and my familiarity with the brand and watch features. I love it! Battery life is fantastic. Easy to read and navigate. I just wish there were more color options for women. The blue is okay.Ma
Date published: 2024-01-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch! Perfect size Great value. Has most of features of 955 but a little less expensive. Does everything I need. Moved back to garmin from an Apple Watch. Wanted better battery life and training metrics
Date published: 2023-02-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not working well so far Garmin Pay errors out when I try to add a card (Visa). Simply responds with “Error: something went wrong”. Weather won’t show any data at all. Yes - synched and connected and GPS enabled and permissions allowed. And the software update keeps trying to send “update” but doesn’t complete.
Date published: 2022-06-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the features and battery life! I bought this watch 2 weeks ago. I charged it the day I bought it and the battery lasted a full 14 days!
Date published: 2024-01-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Upgrade from Forerunner 245 Still learning to use features on the device, but can note more useful features (1) Minimum lap distance now at 100 meters ( rom 200 on 245) . (2) Paired with Garmin Chest Strap HRM, the ability to conduct lactate threshold, and set HR zones on LTHR values. Paired with strap or Running Dynamics Pod , Running Power is measurable. Not so sure about HRV values, as the overnight values are very different than those from Health Snapshot. The Load Focus feature is huge in setting up training sessions. GREAT VALUE for any runner who wants to track metrics and progress.
Date published: 2022-07-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent all-around watch I upgraded to the 255 from the 245 and have been very happy. I am appreciative of the different features it has, specifically HRV and a broader range of activities to select. I use the HRV and other data to help identify pressure points in my day/life and address them accordingly through lifestyle changes. I have a smallish wrist and I decided to go with the full 255 instead of the 255S because I wanted the bigger screen. It's no heavier than my 245 was (or if it is the difference is negligible). I've had it for about a month and I'm thoroughly loving it so far.
Date published: 2024-03-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Superb running watch with plenty of features. Very happy I decided to upgrade my old Garmin watch. This watch is super easy to use. The screen is easy to read during runs. Zero complaints.
Date published: 2023-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I Dig my 255! As both a retired service member and fitness fanatic, I've been using GPS before it was available on the civilian market. Once Garmin came out out with forerunners and foretrex, I've been enjoying using, and abusing them. Now that my body is slowing down.... I needed something to pick my up - typical of Garmin - y'all provided just the answer with the Forerunner 255! I love this thing! It looks good enough for daily use, tells my sleep patterns suck, and even when to get off my butt and MOVE! The 255 ROX! Thanks Garmin and Semper Fi!
Date published: 2023-01-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love! Love! Love I have been an avid runner for 30+ years. The last 10 years I have fallen off the wagon. I purchased my first Garmin three weeks ago for my first race back in 10 years. It has helped me focus and train again to the point I love running again. This watch is more than counting steps and tracking time, it’s a coach! Thank you Garmin, I’m so incredibly happy!
Date published: 2023-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excelente No espere q fuera tan ecxelente. Vale muy poco para todas sus prestaciones
Date published: 2022-10-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from All the running stats you need I am currently training for a marathon and the workload feature has been helpful to let me know if I am training enough to progress and also if I need more recovery before another hard run. It pairs well with the hrm pro chest strap so I can analyze my run stats while I am running and afterward to show me how I can improve in different areas and also how I have progressed in running a certain pace at a lower heart rate. The sleep tracker is great to to help me find good patterns to help me sleep with more deep sleep and REM. Overall, this has been a useful tool to help me become a better runner.
Date published: 2023-03-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Garmin Watch I've Had! This is my 3rd Garmin watch and by far the best. I had a forerunner 45 but the 255 is a significant upgrade. I love the sleep tracking and long battery life. The HRV and trianing status helps me know if I should keep the pedal down or dial it back a bit. I also love all the swim and triathlon features. I've always been a runner but would love to dip my toe into a multi-sport event. All around the watch is great and I believe it will help me train better!
Date published: 2022-08-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great quality Very happy with the feel of it. Tracks my outdoor and treadmill runs very well.
Date published: 2022-10-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Back Button Squishy I received this today. It looks great and I'm very excited to take it for a run. My unit's back button doesn't engage like the others and must be pressed in very far to work. I contacted support and the solution is to return it to the store for a replacement. Now I have to spend over an hour of my time because of poor quality control. Very disappointing.
Date published: 2022-11-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great upgrade. I’ve been using it for about two weeks. It’s so much better than my old FR 235. HR monitor is very accurate. I compared against my chest HR monitor and I’m pretty happy with the results. The tracking while you sleep is pretty consistent. You can in fact see a trending, the results aren’t all over the place like my old watch. The battery is very good. I have the tracking set to the max accuracy and battery life is still great and accuracy. This watch has a lot of sensors for people who likes data like me, and you can get even more if paired with external sensor like running power which is great. So far I haven’t found anything I don’t like. The connectivity with the phone is pretty reliable also. I didn’t have any issues.
Date published: 2022-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great! All good. Love it. It's a nice upgrade from my 45.
Date published: 2022-09-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works Well For the swimming function- not accurate for any Kicking laps.
Date published: 2024-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Too complicated Too many features I was hoping for a simple watch I am on my 6th Garmin I absolutely loved my 735 , I had 2 back to back I am no longer doing major races like 70,3 I just run small distances. Salesperson told that was the right watch for me. Regardless I am doing the basics
Date published: 2023-02-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Never going back to Apple Watch A few years ago I switched to an Apple Watch after being a long time Garmin user. It was ok but limited. I recently decided to give Garmin another try and my new Forerunner is better than the Apple Watch in almost every way—pretty intuitive, easily customizable, buttons instead of a touch screen so it’s easy to use in all weather and with gloves, great battery life, more comfortable to wear even during sleep, and it actually looks decent. Plus Garmin finally replaced the fiddly charging connector that used to irritate me on my old watches. Definitely sticking with Garmin from now on.
Date published: 2024-02-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from amazing for running and swimn! I love my watch, I have swam and run and they work perfectly!
Date published: 2023-03-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great fictures, and easy tto use...! Great fictures, and easy tto use...! The duration of the batery is amazing.
Date published: 2023-01-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excited and Enjoying the Upgrade from my Venue My Venue display just plain wore out, I assume from exposure to UV? SO after studying the the Instinct2 and the Forerunner 255, I went with the Forerunner 255.I am really loving several of its features ... I love the audibles that I can select when running (split time, pulse, watts, avg pace) ... I am thrilled that I can broadcast my heart rate to my 1030+ while cycling instead of having to wear a chest strap ... being able to get power (watts) while running, without need for any additional sensors, is quite cool ... the Morning Report lets me quickly review my sleep data and body battery in the AM ... and the battery life is thus far very impressive.
Date published: 2023-03-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin Forerunner 255 I love that the band is super comfortable and light, and that the gps tracking is super accurate. I like how it uses only but tongs so the sweat doesn’t interfere with the actual watch
Date published: 2023-09-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Overall good. Overall it is a great watch to track my running. Excellent battery life. Would love to fully replace my Apple Watch but the lack of granular control for App notifications is a BIG minus. Wish it also came with a charging cradle instead of just a cable.
Date published: 2022-09-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch Got it for my birthday in July and love it had 235 for 5 years loved it but this one is a step above visible at night ! And when move your wrist it illuminated !! Track much more !! Weights nothing great watch overall and wear it all the time !!
Date published: 2022-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from comfortable, but less than I hoped for Comfortable to wear and works OK. However, the watch faces that it comes with are really poor. I had to download 3 or 4 new watch faces before I could find one that was sort of acceptable. Also, running every other day the battery only last five or six days. If you ran every day you might have to recharge it every two or three days
Date published: 2023-12-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing I have had this for more than a month now and it has already elevated my runs. It helps me monitor better and I love the stats
Date published: 2023-12-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Way too difficult for me. I loved the look of the watch, also loved the battery life, but I must admit it was way too difficult to use. I so much wanted to keep this watch but could not use it at all easily.
Date published: 2024-02-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love that watch. Just wish it wasn’t so glitchy So, it’s constantly connecting and disconnecting from phone, even tho it’s within range. Also gps randomly takes forever to locate, outside with clear view of sky. I like the display, and it also feels great on the wrist. I think there are some bugs to fix with updates tho. I hope they figure it out soon.
Date published: 2022-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin vs Fitbit I had only used Fitbit watches for 8 years. I had problems with the last three. The last one (Versa 4) the GPS was always wrong. It was hard leaving Fitbit because it was my first fitness watch. I decided to try a Garmin and I am glad. It was hard using the buttons to navigate for a few day, but that task is second nature, now. The GPS is quick and correct.
Date published: 2024-04-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch BUT went dead after firmware upgrade It's a great watch for whoever is starting on any sports: running, hiking, swimming. BUT after an automatic firmware upgrade it went completely dead. I called Garmin and they're replacing it. Looking forward for the new watch, but somehow worried about the issue, that's been around for 5+ years.
Date published: 2024-04-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Increased Accuracy My Forerunner 255 has increased accuracy over my previous watch in measuring my training. Love it!
Date published: 2024-04-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very Affordable It has a tremendous number of features at a very affordable price.
Date published: 2024-04-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Freaking Battery Life!!! This was an upgrade from the Forerunner 245 and what an upgrade!!! First the Battery life! I thought it was joking when it said 11days!! Even with 60+mile bike rides and 10+mile runs, 9 days of battery life is pretty legit. I also enjoy the “Morning Report” I get every day as well as the accuracy of the GPS. I could go on about the activity options as there are many…let’s just keep it as the best watch I have purchased.
Date published: 2024-04-16T00:00:00-04:00

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