Customer Ratings & Reviews

Excellent watch for the price. I use it for running, biking work outs. The only down side is that it seems to get disconnected at least once a week or so and I have to keep re pairing it. I did not have this problem with the 235. Good watch though and much improved.

Good garmin watch, much better than fitbit, excellent maps and has all the features plus more.

Overall, the watch has great battery life and tracks runs well, but the app doesnt integrate well with Apple health or any other apps.

The Forerunner 255 is a fantastic fitness watch with accurate GPS, detailed training metrics, and long battery life. It’s lightweight, comfortable to wear all day, and ideal for runners who want performance without unnecessary extras.

I went from the Apple Watch 8 to this watch, and I was EXTREMELY pleased. The battery life on this smartwatch was EPIC, and after using it for 7 days straight (without GPS use or anything like that) I was still comfortably at 50 percent. The lack of a touchscreen didn’t matter to me at all (the buttons are very intuitive and easy to use and get used to), and the fact that this watch works with both Android and iOS was one of the main reasons I made the switch (I HATE being locked in to any ecosystem). The iConnect app worked seamlessly with both my Google Pixel 6a and my iPhone 15 Pro Max. The only reason I returned was that the band broke out my wrist something terrible, and when I looked up replacement bands, they were pretty much the same material. All in all, just a great fitness tracking smartwatch.

Im not sure I could've got a better watch for health and fitness for the price (on sale: was ~$250). I took a good few weeks to look, and the Forerunner 255 was my choice. Getting coordinated with the buttons and setting up the UI for yourself can be fiddly, but once I got it set for me, I found myself appreciating the watch even more. The UI design choices made, overall, make this intuitive to use, for me. Ive had no issues with accuracy of tracking on any sensor; however, I wish sleep (as it can with naps) could be started and stopped by me, manually, instead of detected. Its not so much the sensing, as it is the programming for it to end based on what it considers your wake up time. Battery life is phenomenal. Ive not owned something that lasts a week on a charge maybe ever, or at least since the 90s. It can go longer, but I like the health metrics constantly recording.

The Garmin Forerunner 255 has truly exceeded my expectations and transformed my fitness journey. From its lightweight design to its unmatched accuracy, this smartwatch has become an indispensable part of my daily routine. The GPS tracking is spot-on, and the heart rate monitor provides reliable insights during workouts. I love the personalized training plans and advanced analytics—it’s like having a personal coach on my wrist! Plus, the battery life is phenomenal, lasting several days even with regular use. Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, or just someone looking to stay active, this watch is worth every penny. Highly recommend!

Coming from an amoled screen to this MIP screen was a struggle at first but once u settle in, this thing is amazing. The amount of information it provides in the app AND on the watch itself is great! Battery life, oh dont get me started on battery life. Minimum 10 days with turning gps on only when going on a run is other worldly. Also, i can actually wear this to bed and use the sleeping tracking. Never in my wildest dreams would that be a thing with my previous watch. So far no regrets. If ur thinking about getting it...do it!

I have been a garmin fan and was using garmin Venue sq music edition since 3 years and as I was moving to swimming. I wanted a more durable and underwater safe watch. Garmin gmforerunner 255 was the best match both fro. Specs and price perspective. Loving it. The accuracy is great. And i use it very effectively. Must buy

I've been an Apple Watch guy to this point, but I recently got into mountain biking and wanted a watch that is more specifically tailored to the outdoors. While the features and apps are indeed more aimed at outdoor activities, the watch itself is somewhat glitchy and not nearly as user-friendly as others at the same price point, or less. One of the biggest setbacks for me was the fact that the watch has to be physically connected to a computer running the Garmin app for system updates or to add additional apps. If you're looking for specialized apps, tailored to outdoor activities, this may be a good fit. The battery FAR outlasts that of Apple Watches or other comparable devices. But as an everyday smart watch, and for the price, it wasn't for me.

I like it a lot. It does what it is supposed to do and I love the suggested workouts. It helped a lot to get back into running after pregnancy.

This Garmin watch offers robust fitness tracking, a sleek design, and reliable performance, making it perfect for both workouts and everyday use.

Great everyday smart watch for running, sports and activities

I bought this for my girlfriend to replace a much older Garmin. She loves it and uses it with Strava constantly.

Great product! I am 71 years old and no longer run but use this for tracking other things to stay healthy. Easy to use and read. Definitely more accurate than other trackers I have used.

watch battery is fantastic, does everything it needs to do, and is very durable. I work in a prison and hit it on every possible surface and no scratches or marks

Bought it for my wife and she loves it. Uses it for running. The gps and the step count seems to accurate. And feels like a sturdy product.

Awesome watch. Perfect for tracking runs and workouts

Got this to replace a years old Forerunner 235. I like the added features and metrics, and it's just as easy to use as the 235. It has the features I use, a few new ones that I've started using -- and not a lot of useless (for me) items that just get in the way. Works great with the Garmin Connect app on my iPhone. Highly recommend for runners who do other activities -- like functional fitness/CrossFit-style workouts -- to augment their primary sport. I did replace the silicon band with a fabric one since the silicon irritated by skin.

I bought this watch on sale because my last watch recently quit working. This watch is great for running. The battery life is pretty good and you can check messages from your phone as well. It's a great watch, not too big and not too small. It's also easy to use and navigate.