Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Forerunner 255S GPS Smartwatch 41 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Powder Gray - (2022)
Average customer rating
4.6
(151 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 151 reviews
5 Stars
118
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Star
7
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Forerunner 255S GPS Smartwatch 41 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Powder Gray - (2022)
Customer Rating
5
on September 21, 2023
Posted by: Cameron B
I love it! love all the insights like sleep score.
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Customer Rating
5
on September 19, 2023
Posted by: Erin C
It's great! Holds great charge and has simple features.
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Customer Rating
4
Small size for small people
on September 15, 2023
Posted by: Speedwish
The 255s is a good size for small people. It has all the features of the other
Forerunner 255. None of the run data sets came with heart rate on the face. A separate data set had to be added from the Connect IQ store. The face does not have AMOLED display. I miss the touch face, but I'll get used to the buttons. It is a good watch for the $$.
Forerunner 255. None of the run data sets came with heart rate on the face. A separate data set had to be added from the Connect IQ store. The face does not have AMOLED display. I miss the touch face, but I'll get used to the buttons. It is a good watch for the $$.
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Customer Rating
5
So many features, so easy to use
on September 4, 2023
Posted by: Mason J
Ease of use is great, customization is great, size is ideal. I love this watch
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Watch
on August 22, 2023
Posted by: Scuba Steve 2000
I had a Garmin before and wasn’t sure about going back from a Fitbit but this watch has incredible can’t say enough good things about it. It tracks really well and holds a charge for days which is why I was hesitant the last Garmin I had to charge about every day. I love the running screens and training programs. I also love how I can have all of my activities sync with Strava. I would highly recommend this watch!!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on July 31, 2023
Posted by: Maria K
The garmin 255 is a great watch. The battery life is amazing. Easy to use and great for all my runs.
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Customer Rating
5
Very satisfied with my purchase
on July 22, 2023
Posted by: Sophie0707
I bought the model Forerunner 255s around 3 months ago. The watch is lighter and smaller than the corresponding 255 model, thus it is very agreeable to wear as a woman. The numerous fitness and health features enabled me to learn more about my health in general and the impact of the exercises to my fitness level. Some features are missing, but here are my workarounds:
1) rowing machine: there is no interface yet to my rowing machine model, but I found out that I can still measure the exercise by the function “indoor-rowing”
2) swimming in pool: in my place the swimming pools have different lengths, you can use the function “swimming pool” and later in the app change the distance of the pool length or use the function “Freiwasser” (open waters?) and the length of the pool will be automatically measured by tracking your movement.
1) rowing machine: there is no interface yet to my rowing machine model, but I found out that I can still measure the exercise by the function “indoor-rowing”
2) swimming in pool: in my place the swimming pools have different lengths, you can use the function “swimming pool” and later in the app change the distance of the pool length or use the function “Freiwasser” (open waters?) and the length of the pool will be automatically measured by tracking your movement.
I started using the running plan this week to see if I would be more motivated to run in general and noticed that the mix between warm up, running and cool down enabled me to run and feel more energised (despite running just after work) but not feel exhausted or hurting in the knees.
My improvement suggestions would be as follows:
1) I think the new standard for charging is USB-C. The cable I received was USB. Maybe change the standard?
2) Swimming pool function: maybe enable to select the pool distance before starting the exercise?
3) Create an interface between Garmin and Smart Row App from Water Rower.
My improvement suggestions would be as follows:
1) I think the new standard for charging is USB-C. The cable I received was USB. Maybe change the standard?
2) Swimming pool function: maybe enable to select the pool distance before starting the exercise?
3) Create an interface between Garmin and Smart Row App from Water Rower.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best purchase.
on July 6, 2023
Posted by: Spencer F
from Boise, ID, US
When everyone gets the other smart watches, I will always get a garmin. Great watch with all the features I wanted.
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