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 fitness watch offers excellent performance, with users praising its accurate tracking, long battery life, and user-friendly interface. It is well-suited for active users, particularly runners and triathletes, with features like customizable workouts and useful post-activity data. While a few customers reported minor issues, the overall sentiment is very positive, and the watch is widely recommended for its comprehensive set of features and capabilities.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Difficult to load music
Got this last month and paid extra for the music aspect but have not been able to download any music. Seems it can only be done with paid subscriptions. I don’t want a paid subscription because I only want to play music while running. Otherwise, I like the watch. Better than my previous Fitbit.
From Garmin
Very light and comfortable
This is the second garmin watch I’ve owned. The first being the 645 forerunner. I feel the 255 is more user friendly and has smarter technology. My only wish is that it had greater pixel quality. The upside of this is that it is easier to see in direct sunlight. But when using the face it option of personalizing the watch face with graphics, the color is washed. Other than this, it does everything I want and need it to.
From Garmin
Great features!
I bought this a month ago and I am so happy I did.
From Garmin
Helpful coaching
Bought 255 music 2 week’s ago and the daily training workouts have been great. Not overdoing it anymore with the advice the watch is giving. Haven’t done the music yet, but everything else is great.
From Garmin
Not As Advertising
I want a full refund bc this watch isn’t worth half the price tag. Let’s start with the main screen that locks after 2/3 seconds and you have to punch a pin every single time. Secondly the “music” part of this watch is all fabricated YouTube music won’t work at all and Spotify buffers the entire time so unless im in my garage running a on a treadmill so I can stay connected to my WiFi it’s all redundant. This watch is far from advertised and COMPLETELY OVER PRICED. Waiting for shipping label Ord...
From Garmin
Simple review: I love it!
It does everything I need, and more! It’s always on my wrist.
From Garmin
Does everything I need it to do
Bought this about a month ago and has changed my fitness journey for the better!
From Garmin
Great watch
Solid watch with a good size screen. Light weight. Battery is good, lasts anywhere between 12 to 16 days depending on how much you're in GPS mode. Customize it with watch straps and screen protectors. Big fan of Garmin watches and this one is up there!
From Garmin
Multiple issues after making the switch from 645
I recently transitioned from the Forerunner 645 Music to the Forerunner 255 Music, but unfortunately, the experience has been frustrating rather than an upgrade. Upon receiving the device, Garmin support had to send me a USB-C cable so I could install Garmin software on my MacBook and update the watch, as it arrived without the necessary software pre-installed. I've attempted to use the watch for cardio, swimming, and cycling, but it consistently fails to track activities accurately and often...
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Wow! What a difference!!
I love love love my Apple Watch until I got this watch! It’s been amazing, I was worried about getting the “older” model but have absolutely zero regrets! Just do it!
From Garmin
Amazing features
I bought this watch probably two weeks ago now and I’m so glad I made the switch from the Apple Watch to my Garmin. It gives me amazing metrics on my running and workouts. I’m absolutely in love with it
From Garmin
Functional and exactly what I was looking for.
Started with the instinct 2 thinking I was going to absolutely destroy my first smartwatch but was not happy with the inability to listen to music through it as well as the limitations with the screen. Got ahold of the forerunner 255 music and love it. Everything I need without being distracting. 500 s o no memory was a huge plus and battery typically lasts me 2.5 days before I've gotten near the danger zone. Typically before then I charge it while washing dishes and I'm good to go again. Excel...
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Great features!
I love how tracking my health and activities are easy, helps keep me motivated to stay active and healthy!
From Garmin
More Running Upgrades!
I had a Garmin 245 and decided to upgrade to the 255. The 255 has better navigation to use some of the features that were more difficult to access on the 245. There are several features on the 255 that make this watch more useful. Still waiting for Garmin to make a watch with cellular capability.
From Garmin
AMAZING WATCH
Im glad that I bought this watch, it tracks perfectly my runs and it has gotten me a lot of compliments
From Garmin
Great Features!!
I bought one month ago and definitely it help me to improve my training. Love it!!
From Garmin
It hurts my feelings
I've had the forerunner 255 music for a couple weeks. So far I love it. I love all of the features. If I had to choose I would purchase again.
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Great all around watch!
Best watch I've ever owned. Battery lif3 is great, it has many features I'm still figuring out. Hooks up to iphone with no issues too.
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I'm fat
im now less fat. I wish it would sock you when you grabbed food with too much sugar or carbs
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If you've set a passcode on your watch and no longer want it, you can hold UP, select System> Passcode, then enter your passcode and disable it. Once ...