Ratings & Reviews for Garmin Forerunner 255 Smart Watch with Step Counter, Heart Rate Monitor and GPS Enabled
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What Customers Are Saying
The product offers accurate tracking, impressive battery life, and a range of valuable features for both casual and serious runners. Users appreciate the intuitive interface, customization options, and seamless integration with fitness apps. While a few minor issues were noted, the overall feedback is extremely positive, with many customers highly recommending the product as an excellent choice for runners and fitness enthusiasts.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Great improvements
I've been using the forerunner 255 for about a month. Last time I had a Garmin it was several years ago. I appreciate all the improvements since then. The only thing I do not like is in running mode, when running longer than an hour the timer function looks odd. The hour is a miniscule size compared to the minutes and seconds.
From Garmin
Great Apple Watch replacement
My Apple Watch was on its deathbed and I needed something that tracked sleep, my health and can be used during cycling. The Apple Watch was not as reliable for riding and the Forerunner 255 for the bill!
From Garmin
Definitely got me moving
This thing is amazing. Great during exercise. Very accurate pulse rate. The app calendar keeps tabs on my cardio for the week. This thing can tell when l get up to pee at 3 in the morning. Im conscious of my step count and walk more every day. I am no triathlete just a regular dad made better by using this tool. F255. Worth it for sure.
From Garmin
Great! I love it!
Coming from a Fitbit Charge 3, I've been wanting a fitness tracker/watch that is accurate and precise with their readings. Did a lot of research on other brands and different Garmin series and finally decided on the Forerunner 255. Although this watch does not have touchscreen, it has everything I monitor and need for my health. It's been great, wanted to get more precise with my readings I actually ordered the Garmin HRM Pro Plus. All around I'm glad I got this watch!
From Garmin
Perfect
Using everyday, long lasting battery, data is awesome! Highly recommend
From Garmin
Good entry level running watch
This is a great watch for those who need help training for long distance running. The coaching and workouts are fun, and my running performance improved quickly. The only downside is that the watch does so much that it takes time to learn to navigate the menus and features. Garmin Connect is great, but also takes some effort to learn to use properly. Overall I am very happy with this watch.
From Garmin
Moving to a new model
I had a Forunner 610 for several years, and now I decided to get this new model. Great improvement, and I'm very happy with all the new technology I can have on my wrist.
From Garmin
Best
I bought one month ago but I’m so happy. I’m marathon runner
From Garmin
Great Fitness watch!
Awesome fitness watch with tons of features. It is fully loaded with what you would expect from Garmin, great battery life and super light on the wrist.
From Garmin
Exactly what I was looking for!
Someone else put it best when they said the Apple Watch is a smart watch with fitness features and the Garmin is a fitness watch with smart features. I switched from my old Apple Watch and am in love with this Garmin Forerunner 255. I was not interested in smart features and texting from my watch, I want fitness tracking and data. For that, it doesn’t get any better.
From Garmin
Nice one
I'm using all day all workouts! It have too many useful functions
From Garmin
Great running watch
This is a big step up from the 245! The batter is much better and the added barometer makes elevation much more accurate. I also really appreciate that this watch is a true multi-sport device so I can now use it while skiing, biking, etc. (even for triathlons!) The only con (for me) is the size. I think I should have ordered the smaller diameter watch, I have pretty small wrists and hands and this is a lot of watch!
From Garmin
Great running companion
Previous to this watch I used an Apple Watch. While I loved the functionality of the Apple Watch the battery wouldn’t last for long runs of 13 miles or more. This watch has lasted for long runs, races, and entire weeks of workouts without needing charged. My only complaint about the watch is I just wish I could respond to texts from my watch.
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Great Watch and great features
The Garmin 255 watch is truly a marvel in the world of smartwatches, combining traditional watch aesthetics with modern technology to deliver a top-notch wearable gadget. A perfect blend of style, functionality, and durability, it's no wonder that this watch is loved by many, including yourself. One of the most impressive features of the Garmin 255 is its GPS capabilities. Whether you're running, biking, or exploring new trails, the watch provides accurate and reliable tracking of your locati...
From Garmin
great fitness tool
The 255 is truly a great fitness tool, easy to use and gives the right kind of data to help make the necessary changes to your fitness program to make the time investment even better.
From Garmin
Forerunner 255 still ticking
The watch is doing everything I am asking it Meets all my parameters. No music and battery life is good. Four stars since no matter what pruduct from anybody,there is always room for improvement. I don't give 5 stars ever.
From Garmin
Changed my running routine for the better!
This watch not only tracks your activities, it gives you a training routine suited for your goals and needs! Recommended to all running enthusiasts!
From Garmin
Great watch for every day and training
Great watch as both a runner and weight lifter. It can take a while to get used to no touch screen if you are coming from an apple watch but honestly worth it to make the switch. Having the customizable morning report and training goals with garmin coach is great for beginners! And the long battery life is my favourite feature. As someone who works 12 hour shifts, its great having something that can last multiple days in a row.
From Garmin
Good watch that could have been great
I bought my new Forerunner 255 a couple of weeks ago, replacing a 235. It has several new features over the 235 that I really like such as tracking sleep, stress levels, HRV status, and Pulse OX. But then Garmin made a couple of changes for the 255 that don’t make sense, and they are as follows: for runs and all other activities, I set up my watch to have 4 data fields show on a data screen so I can view 4 data points with one glance at my watch. Unfortunately, the timer data field will no l...
From Garmin
Great watch for Paddling
Bought this watch to mount on my oc1 for canoe paddling (to see speeds, time distance etc). Long battery life and lots of cool extra fitness features. Able to see display in the sun very well. Use it as well to track other activities
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