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Highlights
- · Built with a slim design and an always-on, full-color display that’s light on the wrist and easy to read even in direct sunlight — with available sizes of 46 mm and 41 mm
- · Forerunner® 255 provides up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode for a full picture of your health — from sleep to training
- · Morning report summarizes your sleep, HRV status and daily workout suggestion in one place as soon as you wake up (This device is intended to give an estimate of your activity and metrics)
- · Get ready for your next race with training tips, personalized daily suggested workouts and completion time predictions based on course details, weather and performance
- · View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run to match your performance and recovery
- · HRV status tracks your heart rate variability while you sleep, giving you greater insight into your overall wellness, recovery and training performance (This device is intended to give an estimate of your activity and metrics)
- · Get free adaptive training plans from Garmin Coach for a 5K, 10K and half-marathon, or create your own custom workouts in the Garmin Connect™ smartphone app
- · Evaluates your current training status to indicate if you’re undertraining or overdoing it; offers additional performance monitoring features, including recovery time after your workouts
- · When using a Running Dynamics Pod or HRM-Pro™ monitor (sold separately), get a continuous measurement on your wrist of how much power you’re applying to the road as you run, so you can manage your effort
- · When using a Running Dynamics Pod or HRM-Pro™ monitor (sold separately), get advanced running dynamics, including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more
- · Switch up your workout routine with activity profiles for running, triathlon, cycling, open-water swimming and more
- · Multi-band satellite tracking on GPS, GLONASS and Galileo networks gives you superior accuracy for how far and how fast you’ve run — even in challenging environments
- · Safety and tracking features make it easy to share your location with chosen contacts if you feel unsafe, if an incident is detected or for loved ones to track your runs (Requires setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available)
- · Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with your Apple® or Android™ smartphone; you can even respond to texts if you have an Android phone
- · With a supported bank, leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay™ contactless payments let you pay for purchases on the go
- · See your health and fitness information, connect and compete with friends, sign up for challenges to earn badges and more — all in one free, zero-subscription app
- · Customize with free watch faces, apps and more from our Connect IQ™ Store
Description
Run at a higher level with the Forerunner® 255 smartwatch. These running smartwatches help you train and recover smarter with training status, running power, multi-band GPS and daily suggested workouts that adapt to your performance and goals. Plus, other new features — such as race widget — help you plan your race-day strategy, and morning report with HRV status reveals your overall health alongside the day ahead. And with Garmin Pay™ contactless payments with a supported card, it’s never been easier to buy that post-workout coffee — no matter how you work out — with more than 30 activity profiles, including triathlon, cycling, swimming and more. With Forerunner 255, you can get a continuous picture of your health, from training and recovery to sleep quality and overall wellness — and with up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode.
Features: Slate Gray (band)
Weight: .1 Pounds
Product Model: Garmin Forerunner 245
Water Resistance: Water-Resistant
Electronics Features: Smartphone Compatible, Target Zone Alarms, Changeable Bands, Gyroscope, Lap Time, Calendar Notifications, Text Notifications, Call Notifications, Customizable Watch Faces, Mobile Payment Technology, Built-In GPS
Connection Type: USB
Material: Watch Band: Silicone
Includes: User Manual, Charging Cable
Operating System Compatibility: Apple iOS, Android
Wireless Technology: Bluetooth
Screen Size: 1.3 Inches
Activities tracked: Swimming, Dynamic Workout Activities, Skiing, Running, Climbing, Daily Workout Memory, Pilates, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Rowing, Snowboarding, Elliptical Training, Custom Activity Tracking, Cycling, Yoga
IP rating: Not Specified
Maximum Battery Charge Life: 14 Days
Metrics Measured: Active Minutes, Speed, Daily Distance, Stress Level, Heart Rate, Elevation Climbed, Total Steps, Sleep Interruptions, Floors Climbed, Sleep Duration, Sleep Quality, Calories Burned, Sleep Stages, Maximum Speed, VO2 Max
Material: Polycarbonate
Battery: 1 Non-Universal Lithium Ion, Required, Included
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 86823694
UPC: 753759279837
Item Number (DPCI): 057-03-9899
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 2.4 inches length x 2.7 inches width x 5.6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.32 pounds
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Q: what size is the 255 garmin ?
submitted by mike - 2 years ago
A: Physical size: 45.6 x 45.6 x 12.9 (mm) Fits wrists with a circumference of 130-205 mm
submitted byGarminProductExpert - 2 years agoBrand expert
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$219.99 price on Garmin Vivoactive 5 on select items
4.4 out of 5 stars with 905 ratings
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quality: 3 out of 5
value: 2 out of 5
50% would recommend
2 recommendations
Great but limited
4 out of 5 stars
RevRobb - 2 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
I really like this watch. The size is great. It’s comfortable. The features are great, however I do wish I spent a little more for one that is touchscreen. Not being touchscreen kinda limits the features for me a lot. Other than that it’s a great watch.
Replaced my 735XT
5 out of 5 stars
drmh9368 - 3 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
Great replacement. Super long batt life. Love the RHR feature as well as the ability to add way more data screens for running than I’ll ever need. Highly recommended!
charging hole not designed to be covered
4 out of 5 stars
hdquick - 5 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
all is good except for the charging hole should be covered otherwise with lots of sweat, it will be eroded
Easy but Awesome!
5 out of 5 stars
Rockets - 8 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
I love my 255 Garmin watch! Very easy to use and yet packed with info sending to your Garmin App !
The best
5 out of 5 stars
Fat boy - 11 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
Garmin forerunner is only what I e use since 2006 , with no regrets
Forerunner 255
5 out of 5 stars
jjav - 14 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
I had forerunner for a long time. Every new never seces to amaze me, positive in the extreme
Lots of options to use
5 out of 5 stars
MomGudez - 17 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
I am still trying to figure different things out on this, otherwise I like it.
Horrible First Experience with Garmin
1 out of 5 stars
Horrible First Experience - 21 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
I bought the watch, charged it up, and put it on. First off, I'm coming from a Fitbit Versa 3, which is now back on my wrist. The screen on the Forerunner 255 is beyond bad. It's so dark and dull compared to the AMOLED on my Versa 3. What's odd is that the Versa 3 released in Q3 of 2020 and the Forerunner released Q2 of 2022. Why would Garmin, on a more expensive watch to the Fitbit, use such a bland screen? Okay, next I sat down and tried to customize the watch face. I don't know if it's user error or a defective watch, but I ended up getting out in the weeds attempting to get steps, date, time, battery percentage and heart rate. Somehow I ended up with options that I didn't choose, trying to navigate through the menus on the watch to change the screen is only done manually on the watch and not through the app. Menus started coming up with different options and I couldn't navigate back to starting points. Eventually I got so frustrated with the watch that I crammed everything back in the box and shipped it back as broken. Why the platform doesn't offer a more simple experience to modify the watch face is beyond me? Bad screen, couldn't get the watch to display the stats I'm looking for, while a simple Fitbit is eons better than the Forerunner, I'd give every reason why to look elsewhere for a watch! I was really looking forward to the Garmin coach, yet I didn't even get to take it on a run. My Versa 3 has nearly 2,000 miles jogged using it. It's on its last leg with Bluetooth sync issues, but for the price, why would anyone look at Garmin for an upgrade? I'm dealing with the Versa 3 right now. But the sync issues are getting frustrating now. Just not as frustrating as getting a Garmin setup. Maybe the Forerunner 9 series is where it's at. I'm just not going to that price point. I'm a half marathon runner and an fine with the simplicity of a Fitbit syncing to my phone. So, next purchase is probably going to be a Versa 4 when it goes back on sale.
Great everyday watch and running companion
5 out of 5 stars
Elizabeth M - 22 days ago
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
My wrist feels naked without this watch now. It is a comfortable watch to wear sleeping, exercising, and for daily use. The metrics are extensive, the set up was intuitive, it pairs easily with my phone and heart rate monitor and relays incoming messages and weather data. Its always-on display with a seconds hand is extremely useful at work, and the coaching feature have helped me progress as a newer-to-training runner. Plus the battery life can last 3-7 days depending on how many workouts I record.
Really nice
5 out of 5 stars
Robert H - 1 month ago
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
This is my second garmin watch with my first being the fenix 5x. Very impressive how much better these watches have gotten since then. This one is half the weight, higher resolution, and the same battery life as my first. Been enjoying the heart rate variability figure as a marker for workout recovery. Also I usually get 2.5 to 3 weeks of battery from the watch. If you are active and are motivated by self improvement this watch is a great way to monitor your progress.
Good
4 out of 5 stars
edg13 - 1 month ago
originally posted on Garmin
The watch does what I need it to do — but there’s a lot that I’m sure it does as well but I can’t figure those things out. It’s not as intuitive as a tech-idiot like me would have liked.
Love this
5 out of 5 stars
Metalrn - 1 month ago
originally posted on Garmin
This is my 4th (I think) garmin watch and I love it. Has many great feature to help me keep track of my fitness and health. I can even tell when I'm getting a cold with 1 of the tools on it. Compared to the other garmins this is the best bang for your buck. So happy I bought it
Has everything I wanted, and more!
5 out of 5 stars
kiwiburger - 1 month ago
originally posted on Garmin
I bought it a month ago and since then I've used it every day. I love the GPS and navigation features, and the sleep details as well. It's very light, and comfortable to wear. I wish I'd bought it sooner.
Good watch
4 out of 5 stars
Wazalembo - 1 month ago
originally posted on Garmin
I honestly don't have many (real) complaints. The watch has so many apps that it can be overwhelming, but for the white spots appearing on my 645, I don't think I would've upgraded
Great!
5 out of 5 stars
Brianstory70 - 1 month ago
originally posted on Garmin
Upgraded from a Vivoactive 3. Extremely happy with it!
Very pleased with the 255
5 out of 5 stars
Wyzkid - 1 month ago
originally posted on Garmin
I have been happy with my purchase of the Forerunner 255. Meets all my expectations. I use it for my running, both trails and roads and always picks up satellite fairly quickly and it's pace, mileage and elevation features all seem pretty accurate. I also use it for gym workouts, swimming laps, and biking. Battery life is good. Maybe charge it twice a week, depending on how many miles I run. Overall, I feel like it's been a good value for it's price
Too early to tell
4 out of 5 stars
Greedyboy - 2 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
I’ve only used it in the treadmill. Too cold and snowy. I can’t wait for spring to bike and run the trails.
Useful data and exercise guidance
5 out of 5 stars
Almost 50 - 2 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
I starting using this watch a month ago, replacing my other fitness watch that stopped working. I really enjoy Garmin Coaching and the insight into the data that is being gathered about my health and sleep. It's been a big transition, as scores for sleep have been very different than my previous watch. My scores have been much lower on the Garmin. This feels more accurate. Garmin gives me information as to why and how to improve. I really like that all the features are included with the watch and I don't have to sign up for a subscription to get the data I want and need. Exercise tracking is amazing. There is so much data available. Garmin puts the data into useful graphs and offers comparisons to other runners. The Garmin Coaches are great. I set up a goal right away and it helped me plan an exercise routine. During the plan, I've changed coaches (so I could change to three day training instead of four) and have gain valuable insight into improved running technique. I've used the yoga workouts on my watch as well. They are easy to follow and don't require a larger screen to see the poses. The battery life is fantastic. The watch band is comfortable and doesn't collect sweat. Overall, I'm very happy with the watch. It is a great tool to help me maintain and improve my health.
A good watch if you know how to use it.
4 out of 5 stars
Jaxon720 - 2 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
I bought the watch after owning two previous Garmin watches. The instructions or unclear incredibly small. I have gone to a couple of YouTube videos to figure it out. This aspect was a disappointing.
Good runners watch
4 out of 5 stars
VirgleP - 2 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
A great runners watch, takes some getting used to if you are used to other brands.