Ratings & Reviews for Garmin Forerunner 255 Smart Watch with Step Counter, Heart Rate Monitor and GPS Enabled

Great watch!

Upgraded from the Forerunner 45 and love all the features it has compared to the older version! Battery life is great and I only have to charge it once every week and a half including tracking multiple activities a week. I run and bike so this triathlon watch is great. Great for mid tier runner/biker or someone who wants to get into triathlons.

Fantastic Watch

I have had this watch for a year now and it is by far the best watch I have ever bought. There is no shortage of metrics, data and trends that can be scrutinised after an activity, or just as part of the normal daily usage. As a side issue, I am so happy I bought a watch that uses buttons opposed to a touch screen option. If you think you want to keep up with the latest and you want a touch screen, then you are making a mistake! It is so much easier to change details and find metrics while do...

Features are easy to use. I enjoy using it daily

It’s very good and easy to use. I’ve had it for about a month.

Unexpected features

When I bought this I was just looking for something to track running. Had no idea it had all of the life features. The best thing for me is the sleep monitor. It is notlw possible to note how poorly I sleep. This is a great aid for my doctors to watch my sleep patterns to get a better idea of my health issues.

Great upgrade from Garmin 230

After having the 230 for 7 years, I upgraded to the 255. Very happy with the new features.

Great value, poor user interface

Great value for the features. The 255 is a step up in features compared to the 245, but a step backwards in user interface. The slightly bigger size of the 255 is a bit more noticeable. The 245 was the perfect size for being unobtrusive for 24/7 wear. Display items get cut off on the 255 display, which never happened on the 245. The user interface of the 255 is more awkward than that of the 245, less optimized for button interfaces.

Great starter watch

I switched from apple to a bar in and I wear it topps them in every category

great watch for many different activities

i got this after having a forerunner 35 for 5 years. the forerunner 255 is a massive upgrade. i chose this model specifically for its considerable battery life and GPS accuracy. i am really happy with how long the battery lasts, and so far it’s been a reliable companion for runs that pass by tall buildings or trees that normally would cause tracking errors. one thing i am on the fence about is the suggestions. i’ve had a schedule that i’ve stuck to for a very long time and has served me well, an...

The best investment I have made so far!

It does everything I wanted and the analytics are great! It's none of the frivolous extra stuff that I never used on my Apple watch. I do not see myself ever going back to my Apple watch. As a baby in my running journey, I probably could have made do with a more basic Garmin watch. However, I feel l like I will be able to grow with this one! I also love that it is a digital face without being a touch screen, so I don't accidentally mess up my workout by hitting the screen!

great watch!

I bought this because I wanted to start training for a triathlon. Running and biking with the watch are great! I would say swimming with it is just okay. Tracking laps in a pool with the watch takes some getting used to, as if you're not careful with your movements it sometimes adds extra laps. Every once in a while it misses a lap as well. However, it generally exceeds my expectations! I'd say it's worth it, especially on sale.

Great Watch with amazing features

As a previous Fitbit user, I was ready for a change, and after reading many reviews I settled on the 255. It was a great choice, the features are very robust and the battery life is amazing. After a month of use I have no complaints and am very happy with my purchase.

Game Changer

Great value for money and has all the features of high end models

Great all around

I bought this watch almost 3 weeks ago and I thinks it's perfect. It sits perfectly on my wrist, it has plenty of features, the battery last me about 9 to 10 days with 4 runs of 40+ minutes. I think the MIP screen is better then AMOLED.

Great product

I bought this garmin about a month ago, it's drable holds strong and does everything really well. I'd say it's only down fall is with open ocean swims. Sand gets stuck in between buttons and they will get stuck until you throughly clean the watch.

Great watch except the go buttons

I bought my original one a year ago and it made a huge difference in my running. So great, until about 13 months then the start button died out. No way to repair it, so I had to buy a new one, which is the one star ding.

So much better than Apple Watch

I bought this watch a month ago after having an Apple Watch for 8 years. SO much more accurate especially on distances

Awesome upgrade from the Forerunner 55. GPS tracking is very accurate and the watch has a wide range of features for activity and lifestyle tracking.

Everything I was looking for.

I am enjoying the 255. I have had a few Garmins. The last one I am upgrading from is the 35, which is a solid watch with all I needed- except the new safety features. As a mom running alone, I definitely want those safety features. Before the 35, I had the 620. That was a little too much for me, I never took advantage of all it had to offer. I am hoping that this one is the sweet spot. =)

Maravilloso!

Llevo usándolo cerca de un mes y me ha parecido una gran inversión. Es un excelente reloj y compañero de entrenamientos. Muy recomendado!

Good watch

This watch has all the features that I need plus more. The price was fair. My only complaint is the dim screen. It needs to be a little brighter for my tastes.