Garmin Forerunner 255 Review After 6 Months

Is the 265 worth an extra $100?

Hi,I have opportunity to upgrade to 255 music from fenix 5 sapphire,should I do it?thanks

Pleas H E L P! Garmin 255 or Fenix 6s pro 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

Nice video and it gave me plenty food for thought for the next Garmin that I purchase. I have a question... I use the Forerunner 245 and a friend of mine uses the Fenix 6. When we run hills together, our elevation is way off, his seems to always record higher gain given the barometric altimeter in the Fenix 6. How accurate is the Forerunner 255 when running hills for elevation gain?

Does anyone know why the distance on the watch is 4km out compared to the distance downloaded onto the garmin app on my mobile? 😮

255 on sale for 250 this week 😊

Do you recommend getting a screen protector for it?

Hi, is the bezel blacn on the slate grey ?

Do you think buy 255 for now still a good option? 255 v 945 v 955, which one will you get? Im looking for a best buck for now, not really need map feature 🙄

Just bought the 255 overall a complete let down. Specs seemed great but if you cant see or read the screen then its pointless. Even on full 100% brightness its still bad, then when you swiych to running mode it goes even darker so you can hardly see anything. Returning the product and will be sending Garmin a complaint email.

how is the battery now? after 18 months using, the battery of my forerunner 55 is draining very fast. it is dying. the battery cost is very expensive.

Hi, I am thinking to upgrade from my 3 years FR245 to FR255 eventhough now Garmin launched 265. Apart from price, i prefer MPI sunlight friendly screen on 255 instead of AMOLED on 264. Is 255 is still relevant in 2024?

I got the FR255S Music. All is good, great GPS accuracy but my heart-rate sensor is so OFF. I dont know why. All updates are done and I re-started it several times. I wear it close / fit to my wrist. But the BPM just shows me 65 while doing deadlifts where my heart goes crazy - probably around 170. I know - weight lifting is not so accurate but it cannot be THAT off. And then, my resting heart rate is off too, it shows 80-90 sometimes where I measure 60 with my own fingers counting sitting calmly. If I run, it is right most times I guess, but it takes 15s to show me the right BPM. If Im currently at 140 and start a quick sprint - it only shows me that it raised to 170 after 15 seconds or so. - What can I do?

Hi matt. Hope your doing good. Just bump in on your review. Just need a recommendation from you , as a triathlete, would you recommend this FR255 for a full distance triathlon race. (IRONMAN) thank you more power to you.

Is this watch still worth it in 2024? I read you only get 2 years worth of security updates.

hi Matt, great review.

Without music playing, is battery life in training mode identical between music & non music model? in market for Pace 2 replacement and 225s is on my eyes now. Definitely, I don't need music, but I don't like color option of non music model.

Hi Matt. How would you compare the 255s vs the Coros Pace 3 for cycling? Thanks and continue to really enjoy your videos. OB

Hi Matt, looking for a budget watch in 2024, would you go for the 255, the new 165 or just bite the bullet and go for the new 265

Hi Matt, looking for a watch so i can track heart rate wile mountain biking, would you recommend 165 or 255, or something more rugged like the instinct 2?

Would you chose forerunner 255 or coros pace 3?

Really appreciate the tldr at the start, you win my humble 'subscribe' and 'like' 🎉

If in my country I can get the 255 or the 165 for roughly the same price…What do you think would be a more “bang for your buck” option?

Well done mate, very nice and detailed review, thanks!

Thx for the review. I have a specific question about pool swimming. I'm very brand loyal and prefer Samsung, although the 3 I have owed break down after approx. 3 months of pool use (techs state its the chemicals in the water}. Does the 255 hold up during pool use?

Should I get this or the new 165 ? Sine they both the same price…

This fucking big frame awful.

This is the first review I ever saw from you. You are impressive. Subscribing!

I'm having to return a Garmin Instinct 2 as I cannot read the screen without my glasses. This is no good for the reason why I want a watch, that is, for running.

Can anyone tell me if the 255 is readable without glasses? I can only read things clearly at long range.

My friend has a Vivoactive 4 and I can read the info on his screen without glasses but I'm wanting something a little better than the Vivo.

Waiting my fr255 just order today. 🎉 What is your advice for old to new, from fr35 to fr255. I hope I will gonna like my new watch 🫶🏽

Hey! I’m thinking about getting either the 255 music, 265, 945 or 165. Which one do you think it’s the best?

Could someone verify whether the Physio TrueUp option is available in the general settings of the watch?

I have the 35 en just bought the 255. 🎉

Great video Matt!!
Can u recommend to me a budget running watch in 2024, would u go for Coros Pace 3 or Garmin Forerunner 255? Which one is better?

I know I can set up alert for lap, heart rate and pace but how can I set up alert for the stress feature???

165 mm diameter wrist sounds HUGE, I am INTRIGUED and perplexed. Sorry, joking aside, thank you for the informative video. I purchased one today!

would you recommend this over the coros pace 3?

Out of interest Matt, is there any difference in battery life between the 255 and the 255 Music version?

Hi Matt, I've watched through numerous comparison video reviews, and somehow seem to lean in towards your video reviews as it has a more human experience touch to them compared to blasting off full on technical specs. I started with FR645, Pace 2, Pace 3 and now swopped over to the FR255 based on your recommendations. Finally understood the differences and why. Thanks!

Hi Matt, thanks for the informative video. I was wondering if I can sync my Komoot maps with the 255 for navigation. If it isn't the case, I would be very thankful if you could suggest me an affordable option. Thank you!!!!

wow, I didn't expect such an informative, well-spoken video. Watched the whole thing.
Cheers!

As an avid runner and swimmer myself, this review was exactly what I was looking for. I have narrowed down the choices to the fr255 and the apple watch se, although I am leaning towards the apple watch for the lower price and seamless iphone connection. Do you know which watch has better swimming and running workouts/routines?

Hey nice vid! I was wondering which watch i should really get. I have an iphone, and really want Garmin. But i see that apple watches is a bit more expensive then garmin and the battery on the apple watch is not really good either so i hope u have some suggestion which watch i should really get?

So the 245 has a better map UI and provides training readiness scoring. Whereas the 255 has a better battery life, a way to pay at the counter, and more accurate tracking via dual band. Got it - thank you!

Hi, have you tried the auto transition function during a triathlon? That seems like a really awesome feature, but I'm a bit sceptical if it would work accurately. Thanks!

255 vs 165

Hello, thank you very much for the review, I saw the instanct 2 and I had a small and not so clear screen, do you think the 255 is clearer? And is it preferable to the 265? Thank you for your answer

Is there any way to see he weather on my watch face? I can't seem to find an option. This is a must for me. If I can't I'm returning it.

Does ot do lactate threshold training