Garmin Forerunner 255 Review - Best Running GPS Watch

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Garmin Forerunner 255 Review! Best Running GPS Watch you can buy! The Garmin 255 is hands down the best running watch you can buy. It has all the features you need and more for every level of runner! Latest offers on Garmin 255: amzn.to/3Qp3gDp
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@FordyRuns 2 жыл бұрын

Latest offers on Garmin 255: amzn.to/3Qp3gDp

@pennyrusbridge5725 2 жыл бұрын

fantastic review Chris of the Garmin 255 been waiting for this to drop. I am looking to replace my Garmin 735xt it still works but looking to update it.

@igorsk19 2 жыл бұрын

Can i listen music via my cell phone on the 255 garmin (without music version)

@johnmiller5630 2 жыл бұрын

I have the 245 and love it.

@tyemust4399 2 жыл бұрын

I do like my 245 but I can't see the screen properly sometimes when I run as my eyesight has got worse with age. Does the 255 have bigger numbers?

@UnderDog748 2 жыл бұрын

Great review fordy , I’ve been in the market for a new watch I’ve been eying this watch it looks pretty damn good with all the new features 👍👍😁😁

@FordyRuns 2 жыл бұрын

Defo a good shout this one

@charlesvelez4677 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve owned the 245 Music for three months. I appreciate having music onboard and not having to carry my phone on a race. All features are good, customizing watch face through Garmin IQ is easy. The only complaint I have is the battery life drains about 25% after a one hour run listening to music, using gps and an attached Stryd footpod. But charging to full takes about an hour. Overall, I recommend it.

@FordyRuns 2 жыл бұрын

Great feedback thank you

@danielchan9515 Жыл бұрын

Hi..is the triathalon mode specific for swim/bike/run activities? Is it the same as the multisport mode? Are we able to edit the triathalon mode to run/bike/run for example? Tia.

@annacardoso Жыл бұрын

Hi! I bought a Forerunner 255 S Music and I noticed something: the pedometer works a lot even if I'm stationary but moving in the car! Does someone had the same problem?

@igorsk19 2 жыл бұрын

how many millimeters is your wrist? i am hesitating between 41 and 46mm. my wrist is 178mm

@rob8939 2 жыл бұрын

Agree 255 is a fantastic watch - worth it for the huge GPS improvement over likes of Fenix 6 etc alone. I ended up going for the 955 as I wanted all the extra training stats it includes plus Maps, Touchscreen and Solar.

@FordyRuns 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s great

@mei88 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the 255 tidal grey version or 255 music black?

@carlosangalang 2 жыл бұрын

I got the Garmin 245 Music and was blown away by the features. I had been using Samsung smartwatches for running and had no idea what I was missing switching to a dedicated Garmin running watch. I think I was intimidated by the price, but got a good deal on eBay

@FordyRuns 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a great watch

@jaybry87 Жыл бұрын

It would be helpful for you to have a USA Amazon link as well. Last week, I bought the Saucony Pro 2s based on your recommendation and I am about to buy this watch. The link takes me to Amazon UK.

@darwinlifeonearth Жыл бұрын

Is the gps connectivity improved from the 45?

@QuasiAmerican 2 жыл бұрын

I got the Garmin Forerunner 955 about 2.5 weeks ago and I am loving it so far. I tried on the 255 at the same time and it was much thinner and lighter than the 955 so I was almost swayed to get that one but I ended up getting the 955 because of the maps.

@FordyRuns 2 жыл бұрын

Ah yes the maps features … makes sense if you need it

@na-dk9vm Жыл бұрын

Is the screen on the 255 the same size as 955??

@QuasiAmerican Жыл бұрын

@@na-dk9vm no the 955 is 46.5mm and 255 is 45.6mm

@na-dk9vm Жыл бұрын

Is the 255 face the same size as the 955 face??

@ABucc 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Garmin Forerunner 55, it gives me everything I need.💪

@FordyRuns 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a great watch

@1Naughtydevil 2 жыл бұрын

Had the 235 ,but too screen size too big for small wrists, switched to Garmin sq ,better fit but more importantly it does the running data that I use, think if I had never with more data I would most likely not use it .Wish Garmin did smaller screen sizes for runners with smaller writs .

@marklanghorn9220 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Garmin 245 music and it is great. Is it worth upgrading to this?

@markosajn5776 2 жыл бұрын

Well if you need barometric altimeter and triathlon functions, plus cadence, speed and power sensor compatibility when driving bike plus open water swimming you could benefit from upgrading to 255😊

@amandahager2039 2 жыл бұрын

I have the forerunner 55 and love it despite it being the base model.

@FordyRuns 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great watch

@stephengoodfield2530 2 жыл бұрын

I have the 245 music. Can’t fault it. Has more than I need on it and I honestly can’t tell you anything I don’t like about it apart from the clasp causes me a bit of a rash but that’s my issue.

@FordyRuns 2 жыл бұрын

Yep it’s amazing

@markhill8590 11 ай бұрын

This or the coros pace 2?

@jamesb.walker9177 2 жыл бұрын

245 music user since it came out, love it. The 255 seems to be a worthy upgrade. Can you tell if is any bigger or heavier then the 245?

@FordyRuns 2 жыл бұрын

Not really

@jamesb.walker9177 2 жыл бұрын

@@FordyRuns I looked up and it is 33mm instead of 30mm for the 245 and a tad heavier

@tudoru6551 Жыл бұрын

Forerunner 55 is probably my best watch this year because it's just does same thing like the 255 but it cost ~ 110pounds. You have 2 GPS feature as well, you can connect all devices to it (hr monitor, powermeter, pod), you can configure it with more than plenty of data for your training (2 connect iq data sets), you have the track run workout for improved gps on track, and you have all the Garmin software benefits (even the recommended daily workout). Really best budget watch on the market! (Coros 2 Pace being the 2nd place, even if it's a little more expensive it has a larger battery and some nice feature like triathlon, etc)

@neoroger510 Жыл бұрын

Agree the FR55 is the best budget watch for runners, but its features, sensors, and GPS could be comparable to the FR245, surely not to the FR255.

@jovanxin6762 Жыл бұрын

It definitely doesn't do the same thing. You lose all the advanced metrics - advanced training, sleep, SPO2. You lose breadcrumb navigation, race widget, the larger screen, morning reports, Altimeter, Barameter, Compass....

@tudoru6551 Жыл бұрын

@@feel.the.need. all i know it says it's GPS or GPS + Galileo/Glonass..

@CSRunner7 2 жыл бұрын

I’m only on a 235 but desperate to get all the running data like vertical oscillation , stride balance etc so think may go 245 now cheaper because of 255 coming out.

@FordyRuns 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah grab it

@andrewwraith9936 2 жыл бұрын

Is it worth upgrading from the 235 to the 245 or pay more for the newer 255?

@FordyRuns 2 жыл бұрын

Get the 255

@andrewwraith9936 2 жыл бұрын

@@FordyRuns Thanks, I used your code with Start Fitness so managed to get the 255 with 10% off so seemed good deal to me.

@johnnyfal1 2 жыл бұрын

so the 955 and 255 seem very similar to me, except the 955 has a map and touch screen. I don't think I will need the map. but I wish I had a touch screen. so my question is: do i really need a touch screen? will i miss it if i go on 255?

@FordyRuns 2 жыл бұрын

I am currently testing the 955 and tbh the 255 does everything you need

@johnnyfal1 2 жыл бұрын

@@FordyRuns thank you very much. 🙏

@soupyruns9709 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had the 645 music for the past 2 1/2 years, which I love, just bought the Fenix 6 pro from Argos, they’ve dropped the price on these to practically the same price as the 255. No brainer in my opinion 👍🏻

@hughrouse3961 2 жыл бұрын

Why put Fenix 6 over the FR255?

@soupyruns9709 2 жыл бұрын

@@hughrouse3961 good question 👍🏻

@NatoonKids 2 жыл бұрын

I've almost bought the FR55 as my first GPS Watch, but sadly it didnt have Rowing Mode. So now I think the FR255 will be the one. Thanks for the review!!

@FordyRuns 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome