Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Forerunner 255 Music GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Whitestone - (2022)
Average customer rating
4.4
(212 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 212 reviews
5 Stars
143
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
9
1 Star
13
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Forerunner 255 Music GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Whitestone - (2022)
Customer Rating
5
Works better than my Samsung Watch Pro5
on October 6, 2023
Posted by: nycdennis
I wore both the Samsung Watch Pro5 and my new Forerunner 255 for three weeks and the Forerunner was significantly better, including integration to text messages and other notifications from the phone. I never once had to troubleshoot why something didn't work, however, that is a regular event on my old Samsung. Also, I like that it tells me to have a great day in the daily report everyday.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Does everything great
on October 18, 2023
Posted by: Evvv
Old watch from another company broke after a year of use so I wanted something with a reputation of lasting longer. Have only had my garmin watch a month or so, but it does everything I want a running/biking/swimming watch to do. Gives great workout recommendations as well that have been fun to incorporate into training.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Run watch
on October 25, 2023
Posted by: Ooooooooooooo
Was unclear after reading the pdf manual if it would retain adjustable manual laps and thought there was going to be a plethora of frivolous features that a runner/ local racer of 13 years is not going to be exited about and was reluctant to give it a chance. After taking a gamble on it, I’m pleased to say it does everything that my old 235 did and more, although I find a lot of the modern attributes to be annoying if not invasive and the heart rate monitor is all over there place w/o a cause?
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best bang for the money
on November 24, 2023
Posted by: nic72
I just upgraded from Forerunner 245 Music to the 255 Music. There was a black Friday deal and since the secondhand value is great I did not have to pay much for the upgrade.
The upgrade includes better battery time, Garmin Pay, GPS, compass, barometer and altimeter. On top of that it seem like there are more statistics unlocked in Garmin Connect. I opted for the 255 and not the 265 since the 265 do not have any features I need.
The upgrade includes better battery time, Garmin Pay, GPS, compass, barometer and altimeter. On top of that it seem like there are more statistics unlocked in Garmin Connect. I opted for the 255 and not the 265 since the 265 do not have any features I need.
I would recommend the 200-series to any friend who asking for advice about a training watch.
Tip! Buy a screen protection. It does not affect the visuals on the screen, and it keeps the screen in mint condition.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Not convinced...
on November 26, 2023
Posted by: Timosay
I can't believe the weather doesn't update without having an activity live. The treadmill calibration is off and I have to hit so many buttons before I get to simple functions like a timer. It's not very intuitive and would be useful with a voice command function to get where you need to go. Additionally the screen brightness isn't very much.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
I love it!
on December 1, 2023
Posted by: SLU101
I have owned plenty of watches in my life and this is absolutely the best one ever! I am so happy I made this purchase.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Amazing watch
on December 5, 2023
Posted by: HMarino13
The Garmin Forerunner 255 is a great watch that you can tailor to your needs
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Bestwatchformoderaterunnerswhowantaccuratedata
on December 22, 2023
Posted by: and11111853
I bought this in July 2023 and I’m still wearing it six months later. I love it and still gives me the most accurate data I would ever need. I ran a half marathon in it with the brightness at 100% with dual band frequency GPS on, and it only drained 13% battery life. Totally recommend it!!!
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