Forerunner 255
GarminReleased Jun 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Apr 10, 2026
Garmin Forerunner 255 in the Fitness Trackers category. The Garmin Forerunner 255 scores 86/100 based on 9 expert reviews in the fitness trackers category. Coverage includes reviews from Weeviews, Tom's Guide, The Guardian, and Runnersworld.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 9 expert reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 80 (WIRED) to 92 (Weeviews). Weeviews tends to score generously across our dataset.
Average of 9 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Long battery life(5)
- Lightweight and comfortable(4)
- Good gps accuracy(3)
- Multisport(3)
- Two sizes available(2)
Cons
- No touchscreen(4)
- No training readiness(4)
- Pricey(3)
9 Publication Reviews
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Best running-focused watch I've ever had. Easy to use, customizable, and comfortable.
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The Garmin Forerunner 255 has everything you could ever want from a running watch.
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Thin, light, comfortable and highly customisable, the Forerunner 255 is a great sporting companion as long as you don't need offline maps.
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The Garmin Forerunner 255 and 955 offer significant improvements in GPS accuracy and new features, making them top choices for runners and triathletes.
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The Garmin Forerunner 255 represents a big step up from the 245, and is now a fully fledged triathlon watch.
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The Garmin Forerunner 255 is a highly capable multisport watch that offers excellent GPS accuracy, comprehensive training features, and competitive pricing, making it a strong choice for athletes.
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A superb running watch with features that seasoned runners will love.
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The Garmin Forerunner 255 can do everything a cycling head unit can do and a lot more since it can live on your wrist analysing your heart rate and sleep, keeping track of your health as well as your ...
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