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
on April 7, 2023
Posted by: Anonymous
Needed a new running watch and this one was exactly what I needed. I love the music ability so I do not have to take my phone. The garmin coach is perfect for any level runner.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on March 26, 2023
Posted by: Jameson P
Great for triathlon use & lifestyle tracking. I would recommend it for anyone new to endurance sport or looking to get best watch without spending huge $$$
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Incredible Watch
on February 23, 2023
Posted by: Jared W
Wanted to go with the 955 but it was sold out, and I am very happy with the functionality of the 255. Love its tracking features but honestly the best part is that it actually motivates me to go workout by just knowing that I have this high tech workout tracker, I figure I had better keep putting it to use.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Super functional smartwatch, Great battery life
on February 22, 2023
Posted by: Tommy P
I've had the Forerunner 255 Music since Oct 22 and it's been the perfect smartwatch honestly. I'm glad I went for the slightly larger 255 model vs. the 255s, the battery life is great. I wear this thing constantly, and a full charge lasts me about a week. That includes a ~1hr workout everyday, and probably 3 of those on average are using the GPS tracking function. Also it also charges fully in about 30 minutes
This version allows you to sync with Spotify and download ~300 songs to you can run with music while leaving your phone at home. Beyond that though, my favorite functions I've discovered are honestly:
- Heart rate zones - something I didn't even know about before using the watch. It takes several runs to learn your heart rate zones, but then shows you how much time and what % of a work out you spent in each heart rate zone, color coded by intensity
- Power zones - for running and biking shows power output (avg, max, and time spent in each zone) along with your functional threshold power)
- Running smart trainer - I didn't think I'd use this, but you can set distances, times, pace zones, intervals, etc. and have the watch cue you for when you fall outside of a certain pace or need to start a new interval
- Swimming trainer - I've only used this in the pool, but huge for getting into triathlon training. Automatically counts your laps, measures your distance, auto start and stop intervals, etc.
I rarely use the sleep score stuff honestly, but the fact that all workouts are fed directly into Strava so you can share and keep track visually on your phone is huge as well. Definitely recommend this watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on February 3, 2023
Posted by: Damian C
Great Value! Helps you hit your fitness goals. Great battery life.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Exactly what I needed
on January 15, 2023
Posted by: Jordan V
Great watch, run about 50-60 mpw and this is exactly what I needed
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Everything I need and more
on December 14, 2022
Posted by: Jeremy R
Excellent tracking, battery life, and easy interface that lets me focus on my workout while gather some pretty darn useful data.
The interface continues to improve and functions cleanly.
The interface continues to improve and functions cleanly.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Perfection!
on March 12, 2025
Posted by: KP65
I replaced my lost Apple Watch as I’ve started running in my retirement. Love that I can leave my phone at home and still enjoy my music. I’m also loving all the health stats it provides. Hoping to use it to up my run training
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin