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
perfect
on January 16, 2025
Posted by: bob277
very good tracking and data analysis, has helped me a lot with my training
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Product - Exactly what I was looking for
on January 15, 2025
Posted by: pam24
I bought my Forerunner 255S last month and I love it! It's been easy to personalize (I'm a runner and cross train). The features and graphics are really good, yet it's easy to navigate. I really appreciate it's long battery life.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Horrible Watch
on January 6, 2025
Posted by: Flormoral
I bought this a few months back and now it has stopped scoring my sleep and other activities
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
on October 30, 2024
Posted by: Daphnée L
La grosseur et le style de la montre me permettent de bien l'agencer à des vêtements de la vie de tout les jours.
À la suite d'activités physiques, je dois enlever le bracelet parce que le matériel utilisé + la sueur me cause de l'irritation.
Cet article est pratique pour tout le monde, puisqu'il y a une multitude d'activités pour tout les niveaux.
Sur ma montre, les distances sont en km/h, mais sur l'application Garmin, il m'est impossible de changer les distances de mph à km/h.
À la suite d'activités physiques, je dois enlever le bracelet parce que le matériel utilisé + la sueur me cause de l'irritation.
Cet article est pratique pour tout le monde, puisqu'il y a une multitude d'activités pour tout les niveaux.
Sur ma montre, les distances sont en km/h, mais sur l'application Garmin, il m'est impossible de changer les distances de mph à km/h.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Upgrade from 45S
on October 10, 2024
Posted by: Beth255S
I bought this about a month ago to replace my 45S which had the classic watch band issues (it broke at the attachment point, which I repaired with super glue 2x, but then the opposite side began tearing at the buckle holes, so immanent failure there as well). It is definitely an upgrade. At first glance, the band itself seems more robust; thicker and the attachment points are the traditional bar instead of 2 screws. There are much more options for recording workouts, and it is much better at automatic recording activities. It counts my floors, which the 45 did not. It connects to GPS faster than the 45, and has a longer battery life. However, my ego is a little bruised because it is much more accurate and believable with the estimated fitness age! I am enjoying the added Garmin Coach features, beyond the basic race prep that the 45 offered. The sleep metrics and body battery are also more detailed and offer more suggestions. Overall, very pleased with the upgrade.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Really enjoying this watch, even though I don't run much
on October 9, 2024
Posted by: Andria Y
I was looking for a watch that tracks my workouts to replace my Apple watch. I didn't want to keep paying for a subscription for the watch, and I really didn't need to use the watch to talk to people or text, email, etc.
The Forerunner 255S is really a running watch, but I wanted something that could track a variety of activities and was NOT too expensive. This is it.
I like that it also does track where you go. You can't get a map showing you where you are, but after your activity, it does map your route for you. I haven't really looked yet, but you can probably find it in the Garmin app.
I did download the app and it's great because now the watch will also let me know of text messages and other updates. I have most turned off. With the Apple Watch, I had to pay extra to get text and other alerts, but this works through the Garmin app on my phone, so no extra subscription fee. Yay!
I got the S because I have small wrists, and this fits perfect. There are many choices for watch faces, so you are bound to find one you like. There are so many features and also many ways to customize the watch. I really didn't get into it because all I needed was something that tells time, counts my steps, tracks my cycling, walking, running, martial arts, and swimming. It also has the weather, which is nice, but not a must-have for me. I also like that it tracks my heart rate while I'm exercising. Again, tracking the route is great.
It is a coaching watch, but I really don't use it for that. In other words, it will give you tips on the types of runs you should do depending on what you did that day (or didn't do). You kind of have to set that up, and I didn't, because I really didn't want to do the coach feature.
Oh, and this one can be used like a remote for my phone, so I can play music on my phone by pressing the button. Speaking of buttons, it's super easy to get into the workouts, which is key, since that's what this watch was made for. Would I buy it again. Absolutely! Very happy with this purchase.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
More options for stuff like triathlons
on September 27, 2024
Posted by: Lewd57
Very happy with the purchase so far. I really like the more info on my running that it offers.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Exactly what I wanted
on September 6, 2024
Posted by: Mariah B
from Leesburg, VA, US
I used to have an Apple watch, but it was getting old and dying too quickly. I decided to upgrade to a Garmin watch because I wanted a watch that was less of an extension of my phone. I absolutely love my Garmin, and I have convinced multiple friends to make the switch. It is great for keeping track of running, skiing, rafting, kayaking, and hiking. I love the running coach option and that there are no subscriptions. The battery life lasts forever (12 days in my experience). The screen is super durable and hard to scratch. I've banged it hard against rocks while whitewater kayaking and it still hasn't scratched!
If you are looking for a watch that is focused on health and fitness, not a touch screen, has an incredible battery life, and a built-in running coach, this is the watch for you! Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin