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About this item
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: Blue (band)
Weight: .1 Pounds
Water Resistance: Water-Resistant
Product Model: Garmin Forerunner 245
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, Pilates, Daily Workout Memory, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Rowing, Elliptical Training, Snowboarding, Custom Activity Tracking, Yoga, Cycling
IP rating: Not Specified
Maximum Battery Charge Life: 14 Days
Metrics Measured: Active Minutes, Daily Distance, Speed, Stress Level, Heart Rate, Elevation Climbed, Total Steps, Sleep Interruptions, Floors Climbed, Sleep Duration, Sleep Quality, Sleep Stages, Calories Burned, 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: 86823686
UPC: 753759279844
Item Number (DPCI): 057-03-0021
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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The Garmin Forerunner 255 is a versatile and lightweight fitness watch that excels in tracking various activities, including running, cycling, and swimming. Guests appreciate its extensive metrics, long battery life, and comfortable design, making it suitable for daily wear and workouts. While some users wish for a brighter screen and more intuitive navigation, the watch's features, such as heart rate monitoring and coaching capabilities, provide valuable insights for fitness enthusiasts. Overall, it is a great choice for those looking to enhance their training experience.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.6 out of 5 stars with 413 reviews
quality: 3 out of 5
value: 2 out of 5
50% would recommend
2 recommendations
Great
5 out of 5 stars
QUIS85 - 5 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
So im not a runner but you can still use this watch for other workouts and activities. I'm more of a biker and gym type person. I also walk as well. I just learned when someone sends photos. I can video it on my watch. It was excited because I didn't know! Overall I love this watch! It was an upgrade from the 55 I had. Yes obviously it was past time for me to upgrade. But I finally did it! Its bigger and way better than my forerunner 55. I am super happy with it. For me I love the Garmin App. I've met so many individuals from the app alone face to face them. People being in town and reach out from the app and we meet up! Obviously we are friends on the app so of course if you like each other stuff and comment and join each other challenges. You build a rapport with people. What I would like Garmin to do is. Make it to where you can reach out without the world knowing about it lol. Sure they so happen to be in town and realized hey I was over there running today. Let's meet up. So we had to communicate through the app but of course delete the message right after. So it would be cool to have a space that makes it easier to talk to your followers other than under a comment.
Great watch
5 out of 5 stars
CHS68 - 6 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
I’m happy with it so far. I like all the features it has to help me stay healthy.
Perfect for me
5 out of 5 stars
Bbradd914 - 8 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
After starting a new job and needing to k own the time quite frequently I picked up a tidal blue 255. I hadn't looked into it much but at its sale price I snagged it. So far its been absolutely awesome for both work and out of it. Hiking, running you name it its been a great companion
Battery life and perfection in tracking
5 out of 5 stars
Ckhom08 - 10 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
Had Google and Fitbit watch was always getting bummed out that I had to charge 1 hr in morning to make sure I had enough juice for the whole day and night. This led to me forgetting it often in the morning. Pretty frustrating. This watch has an amazing battery life. Did a little trail blazing hike using the GPS. The battery wasn't even phased. Love it. Also good at tracking things other than just running. Has climbing, strength training AND racquet ball too. This watch tracking is one of the best. Looking forward to really opening up this watch with my active life style.
Great upgrade
5 out of 5 stars
Leigh - 10 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
I bought the 255 as a short term replacement for a 735xt that died. The 255 has so many great features that I canceled the replacement (under warranty). RIP 735
Look No Further!
5 out of 5 stars
runningsince1982 - 16 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
Are you tech challenged? Want a simple way to track activity right "out of the box"? This watch is IT! I LOVE the design...the graphics are BRIGHT AND LARGE enough to read at an arms length. The function buttons respond instantly! My Venu Sq face would fog up after every run making it hard to use functions. I have been running in 94%+ humidity and have had NO FOG!! I also love the LONG LIFE BATTERY! Wow!!
Altimeter issues
3 out of 5 stars
Jlee07ttt - 16 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
Altimeter is not very accurate. Read the manual, joined the forums that I’m aware of to look for tips. A lot of owners have the same problem. I wasn’t looking for a tracker that “kinda sorta works” disappointed
batt life , heart rate monitor response,
3 out of 5 stars
Joe. - 19 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
good and bad,batt life , heart rate monitor response, really good . not crazy about watch faces. yes I know i can either buy or download others. the faces I like don't have enough data points. but overall am i going to keep it yes. would i buy it again probably not.
More than I expected
5 out of 5 stars
Mack1016 - 20 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
Great features I am well pleased with this product
Great features!
5 out of 5 stars
Flower - 27 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
I bought this watch 3 weeks ago and LOVE it! I previously used a smart watch, and it does not compare with my Forerunner! I totally recommend it to anyone who wants to better track exercise, and sleep, among other things.
Great
5 out of 5 stars
NortonRF - 1 month ago
originally posted on Garmin
I just bought two weeks ago and for me is More than I expected
Love it!
5 out of 5 stars
Nick2 - 1 month ago
originally posted on Garmin
I bought it over a month ago, took it swimming running and hiking. Everything works great!
Love the features
5 out of 5 stars
Gibbyjibby - 2 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
My older brother gave this to me for my birthday and I love everything about it. You can receive texts , see how many miles your walking and running and it can monitor your heart rate and pulse and etc… it has reminders to tell you to move and I love that because I do exercise a lot with my family and if I feel like I’m not getting any cardio movement or what ever it will tell you “ hey get moving “ and that to me is wonderful . I know I just recently got it so I need to learn more but from what I do know is that I love it .
255 forerunner
5 out of 5 stars
Duckrunner - 2 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
I bought the watch a year ago and it's been faultless. I wear it every day at work, and it stands up to a lot of abuse. Way more than I thought it would do . Fantastic training aid and the garmin app challenges make you want to go out when sometimes you can't be chewed. Price, was reasonable Would consider upgrading to the 265 when prices became cheaper.
Lots of features
4 out of 5 stars
Dan brews - 2 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
Just got my Garmin forerunner 255 about a month ago. Stil getting use to the features. Using mainly for walking with my dogs. Awaiting hip surgery later this year. Like the sleep data, steps info & heart rate information
Great compare to old Forerunner 305
5 out of 5 stars
DDan - 3 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
Use about a month. Easy to use. Work great for running and biking. Mount on handle bars and screen is easy to see
Love it!
5 out of 5 stars
RicR61 - 3 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
Love the 255. Tracks everything I need for running and triathlons.
Way better than my old Samsung.
5 out of 5 stars
Dapenguin - 3 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
I have had it about a month now. The features it offers and ease of use is amazing. The battery lasts four times as long.
Great value!
5 out of 5 stars
Mike703 - 3 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
Upgraded from a vivoactive 4. Took a little getting used to not having a touch screen but fine once you get the hang of it. I mainly train for triathlons so the 255 is a great upgrade being able to control my bike trainer and more accurate run data and better swim data. I found the heart rate monitor didn’t work very well on my left wrist but seems to work just fine on my right wrist. I also use a chest strap heart rate monitor during my workouts and that works great with the watch. Overall a great value and data.
Best upgrade ever!
5 out of 5 stars
Gilhrios - 3 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
I had an Apple Watch for years until I started taking my running seriously. As I was training for my first ultra marathon, I noticed my Apple Watch would have a low battery at the end of the day before my run- even after charging it every night. I upgraded to the FR 255 and couldn’t be happier. I can wear this watch for DAYS without having to charge it. Stats are super accurate and helpful and being able to map out courses and see them directly on my watch is amazing