Garmin Forerunner 255 Music In-Depth Review // A Huge Upgrade!
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- Comprehensive fitness and sports review of the new Forerunner 255 Music from Garmin. Tested for running, cycling, weight training, swimming, and more! You can get the Forerunner 255 Music here: geni.us/GarminForerunner255 (Amazon affiliate link that helps support the channel - thanks!)
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// Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:18 Model Overview
2:18 Battery Life
2:44 Smartwatch Features
3:26 Health Features
4:06 NEW HRV Status
4:53 NEW Morning Report
5:43 Fitness Features
6:00 Native Running Power
7:09 NEW Training Feedback
7:56 Racing Features
9:40 Safety & Tracking
10:05 Sports Features
10:51 GPS Accuracy
12:59 Heart Rate Accuracy
15:33 Wrap-Up
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I did so much research before finding this video and it still told me new things I didn't know. Love it. Thank you.
Happy to help!
Finally~~ I was long waiting for Forerunner 255 and this review. I'm glad it was worth waiting for 🙂 Thanks for the great review.
Sure thing 👍 Thanks!
Great first look and review Des. Been waiting for the 255 and knew you would be the man to go to for an early review. I really think your channel is one of the best for fitness tech. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much Dave!
@@DesFit good💚🧡💛🇯🇲
Brilliant review, ordered off the back of this. Thank you!
I’m new to running, and to the Garmin stratosphere (traditional Apple user). After realizing my Apple Watch was not accepted for my first virtual race, I purchased a Forerunner 55. It was awkward getting used to buttons, instead of a touch screen, but I actually like it during racing/training. After watching some reviews, I went ahead and ordered a Forerunner 255/music. I appreciate your review of the major features of both trackers!
Touchscreens definitely have their place but I'm glad you discovered that buttons tend to work better for workouts! 🤩 Enjoy your new 255 - it provides a lot of running features and thanks!
Great review and similar situation In considering replacing my Apple Watch. I wear it on my right wrist. Will this inhibit any features or ease of use?
Literally the best review
Thanks!
These are normally early morning releases. You are really hot off the presses. I think the 255 will hit the sweet spot for most people. Great job as always, Des!
They chose a much different time than usual, for sure. Thanks John!
They already have their videos filmed. They just can’t post them until the embargo is up. They are told when they can drop their videos.
Great video review as always.
Thanks!
Hi! Thanks for the review, as usual enjoyable and informative, as the sisters review of the 955, waiting for the comparison video also!
It's some time I don't see reviews of watches which are out of the garmin-polar-suunto-coros realm, which is a pity... Competition is coming! How about trying the Huawei gt runner or GT3 pro, they really seem to have nailed the required accuracy together with plenty of sports/health metrics...
What a great review. Moving on to the 955 and then the comparison of both. You rock! Thank you
Glad the info helped! Thanks!
Great review. Thank you!
You’re welcome!
great review! thank you
You’re welcome! Thanks!
Awesome review!!!
Thanks!
I ordered mine today. Great review.
Thanks and enjoy!
@DesFit is this watch still worth getting in 2024? I read somewhere you only get security updates for 2 years. I like the 265 but I don't want to spend too much money on a watch I'll be replacing every 2 years.
so did you get it?
@@peanutburg1778
Great review Des! Very intriguing Watch! May have the best bang for the buck of any of their watches. Hope you’re doing well!
Thanks Erik! Ya this watch seriously packs it in. Hope you’re doing well also!
anybody else noticed the 65535 day streak for step goal? That's almost 180 years! Probs to you, didn't think you were that old ^^
But jokes aside, great review as always!
Great review Des 👍, any plans to compare 255 vs 745 cause both looks very similar in terms of features..
Hey Des..Great review covering all the features. Can you also talk about the watch screen, visibility in sunlight and touch perfarmance as well?
Visibility in sunlight is one of the highlight features of a MIP/transflective display such as this, along with the benefit of long battery life. The 255 doesn’t have a touchscreen whereas the 955 does. Hope that helps. Thanks!
I loved this review thank you! Now I must upgrade to this from my vivoactive 4s😅
Thanks!
Would to see how this compares to the polar pacer pro :) thanks for your videos they are very informative
i have the 255 now man......iT IS INCREDIBLE.
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Nice Chanel. Thanks!
Thanks!
If you already have the 245 and only do road running, do you think it is worth the upgrade? Keep up the great reviews!
Well made video!
Something i think wasn't answered: Does de 255M support altitude through GPS? If yes, is it possible to display barometric and GPS altitude simultaneously?
Damn, they nailed it. Good review!
Thanks!
Great! More new models this year. Upgrade version from my 245. Does it have climb tracker?
Thanks, great review as always. It really is an amazing upgrade, even though my 245 is still very capable with the software updates.
Still, they insist on offering the nicer looking colors only in the music versions - come on Garmin!
Did you experience charging problems with your 245?
@@TheFleurianna No I haven't, what kind of problems did you have?
Despite of connection to the electricity nest or computer, the watch does not always respond with charging. It also looses USB connection with a computer. Sometimes I leave it to charcmge to see that after 30min battery status didn't change. Sometimes everything goes as it suppose to. I have it for 3 years and only recent month it became so problematic.
@@TheFleurianna maybe it's the charging cable that causes this problem, do you have access to another cable to see if the problem persists?
Unfortunay not. No one from my friends circles do any sports 🫣
I'm deciding between this and the Venu 2 but definitely still need more reviews and time to decide
Same here.
bro, I am more confused with the many options out there, not to mention the fact that once you buy a new watch, in a few months a better smartwatch will leave the others behind. Hate that.
Hi Des, Great Review. Can you tell me if the Forerunner 255 will also suggest daily cycling workouts based on training load and training effect and not just daily running workouts based on training load and training effect?
Great review, thanks for your work! How would you compare the FR 255 to the new Polar Pacer Pro?
255 is a king now
Great review, thanks so much! I am considering buying this watch but wanted to ask first what you thought of its capabilities and accuracy of GPS for open water swimming and what metrics it tracks in that mode - did you look at that at all? Keen to hear your thoughts. :) Thanks so much.
Hello,.Des, Thanks a ton again for your video ! I saw this again after getting my FR 255 ! A great watch !!
Does FR 255 have something called 'pace pro' that was mentioned in FR 245 ?
I really enjoyed this video! Any idea how the heart rate sensor is for swimming?
I am so disheartened right now with my Apple Watch 6, I deeply regret I ever wasted my money buying it. Basically all the health tracking apps have been outsourced, and you can't buy them, you have to subscribe. I should have done a better research. Garmin seems to be the better option.
Wow, really? What do you mean by outsourced health tracking apps?
I tried Garmin and Coros and found that once I was done working out, those watches were like a Timex - No value at all. I returned to Apple Watch and find that the frequent charging requirement while annoying is a small price to pay.
@@chrisking6448 a small (recurring) price to pay on top of the huge price we already paid for the watch. Like back in the day when Apple made crap headphones, but teamed up with Bose. You paid a small fortune for an iPod, then you had to pay some more for decent headphones.
Ok….Garmin is certainly tempting me away from Apple with their new lineup however one concern I have about Garmin is support for older devices. Three years down the road and many Garmin users are left with no updates/features.
I’m also very curious to see if this rumoured Apple Watch Pro launches in Sept. if it comes with multi-day battery life, I’m in.
@@chrisking6448 i still use my venu sq from 2022, my father still use his fenix 3 from 2016. So you should be fine
@@chrisking6448 i still use my vivoactive 3 from 2018 and it’s doing great. Battery got slightly weaker ( charge it every 4-5 days instead of 7-9 days back then)
Thanks for the review. Do you know if the new daily suggested workouts, showing what's to come over the next days/weeks will be updated onto the Forerunner 55?
I watched the video, you did a great job. I'm choosing between Polar pacer pro and Garmin Forerunner 255, which do you think is better?
Did you have a chance to test out the music/spotify features? I bought a 245m primarily for this feature and its been frustratingly bad - bad sync issues with spotify and a well known issue on the forums of the bluetooth chipset connecting with most headphones. I've felt that as soon as another watch brand makes a watch that can sync from Spotify I'd abandon Garmin, but maybe they've fixed it now?
An easy test is to wear the watch on the opposite wrist from the headphone received (Jabra 65t receiver is in the right earbud, so watch on left wrist) and do things like stretching or even just a different arm motion as you would when running down a hill will take the watch out of range!
Thanks for the content, what about swimming, open waters and pool? thanks
Dude just convinced me to buy a 255
Thanks for the review! The 255 just got a really deep price cut recently to compete with the Pace 3, and I am seriously considering it. Does the model’s better GPS accuracy translates into better real-time pace accuracy? I heard there can be a 10 second delay. This can be an issue in a race if someone is pursuing a certain finish time. Thx!
Great review. What is the lug-to-lug measurement of 255 please? I want to see if is too wide for my wrist. Thanks.
Thanks for the video very informative, maybe a small correction that satellite system is BeiDou instead of Baidu 11:10
Great review, thanks. Judging by the upgraded set of features, I'm tempted to sell my 245 and get a 255.
You mean pay monthly?
Did you as considering 255 music and would love feedback on music syncing as gear it isn’t great
I'm 30 seconds in and I'm already doing a double take because of all the unexpected features. Damn!
🙌
Hugely informative. Coming from a 245 would the normal choice be the regular size or the smaller S? I’m guessing the regular as it’s only slightly larger but no where near as big as the 955 right? Keep up the great work!
I would get the smaller S, for running smaller and lighter is always better IMO
Thanks for the detailed video. How do you get the display contrast look so crisp? Or is it the color correction of video footage? In reality, the black levels and saturation of display looks very washed. Is there an option to tweak that? I can only find settings for brightness. Cheers!
Thanks for getting this up so quick Des! I'd be interested to hear how you'd compare the 255 vs Venu2 plus now we've had this update as theyre compariable price.
They different watches with different purposes. The venu is more a smart watch with good sport capabilities. Nicer screen and touch. The 255 is now a really good sport watch with all the features and the extra accuracy with the all new gps settings/features
I would also love to see this video. The purposes might be different but I am still not sure which one to get. I do love me some sports data but I would really like to know how far the sports features of the Venu 2 plus go with current firmware compared to the 255 🤔
Same here. I'm in the market for a new watch and wanted to go for the Venu 2 plus. Now I'm not sure anymore. I mainly do cycling as a sport but I love data and numbers. It seams the 255 has a whole bunch of new training features that are not on the Venu 2 plus (yet?).
Great informative video. How does this compare to Polar V series for a amateur runner looking for good training programmes and basic metrics? Is it worth considering a switch?
great video..planning to buy this watch. is it possible to add a cycling race event in the watch? thanks
Great video. Do the buttons require a lot of force to use, and do they control everything; I.e. no swiping?
Really great review as always!
I'm not sure if this is right or not, but it seems like the FR 255 has a slightly wider bezel than the FR 245.
It's ever so slightly larger but this is also the larger 255 vs the 245 (which is closer in size to the 255S). Thanks!
Thank you
I've just ordered the 255 music. I'm using a forunner 45 ATM so hoping the extra features will come in handy like no phone and 4 data screens instead of 3 and live tracking for events. Great informative review 👍
Thanks and enjoy your new watch!
Hi I have the 35 and thinking of buying 255 Music. Not sure on size for my wrist (lady here) have you had problems with the Music syncing ? I am doing my 3rd half and wanted one so didn’t have to take mobile phone out. Many thanks toss up between 255 or 255 music
Awesome job. Just nailed and perfectly described the full list.
2 question - 1, great point on 745 futility now, and range of prices ($400 here and $500 955) seems to cut it out of any 755 releases. Thoughts? Maybe they’ll covert the 755 to the FR variant w AMOLED next year or something? At $550?
2, tell me you beat that tall lanky runner (DC) in the race yesterday!
Hello there.. great review!
How this 255 music compare with Venu 2 on daily basis and casual workout like running, cycling and gym?
@desfit great review as usual 👏 if you would have to pick between the 255 and the 745 which one will you pick and why?
The 255. It has nearly all the 745 features plus more of the new health/fitness features.
Thanks Des. Great review. Looks like it’s time to upgrade from the 245.
The 255 is a substantial upgrade. Kind of unbelievable actually. Enjoy!
I’m finally going to upgrade from the 235. Excited!
I do have a questions for you because you tested a lot of smart watched and stuffs, what do you think about how accurate or well the calories burns is ?
The Apple Watch over calcule A LOT in terms of calories area … so witch smart watches seems to be accurate to your opinion ?
As always, simple and straightforward, but very informative. Perfection. Picking your brain: being mostly a mtb rider with a few weekly spinning sessions + some functional training in the mix, I find myself divided between the Instinct 2, this new 255 and a wild card, the Suunto 9 Peak. Which would you recommend me? 😋😎😉👍🏼
For MTB I’d probably go for the Instinct 2 mainly due to durability. 👍 Thanks!
@@DesFit thanks!! 👌🏼
Sure thing!
@@DesFit So… followed your advice, and got me a blue Instinct 2 solar edition.
Loving it!! 🤩 🙏🏼
Would love to see a FR255 (non music) vs Instinct 2
Hi Des, do you know how useful the training suggestions are for ultramarathons?
Thanks for the video. I’m looking to get the 255 / 955. Confused about the maps/navigation part to decide between the two. Basically, I have the all trails subscription, I’m looking to download the maps and upload to the watch that I can use to navigate in trail runs. Could you please recommend if I can do this with 255 or I need to get 955? Thank you.
Great review! How is the watch for indoor pool swimming?
same
How well does the music function work? Does it connect well with most Bluetooth earbuds when running outdoors?
Does it display the total elevation gain thus far while you are still doing your activity? Or does it only show the final total after activity is completed?
Thank you for this. Upgraded from a vivoactive 4 to this. Looking forward to a better battery life 😂.
Enjoy 👍
The battery life was a lie! Mine only lasts 5-days as smart watch
I’d be curious how you have it set up in terms of settings. That’s way under spec.
@@DesFit nothing unusual. Just straight out of the box. Do I have to turn off some settings?
If that’s the case I’d contact Garmin support as that seems low for out of the box settings.
Hello! :) Wondering if there is an option where I only receive call vibration notifications from whatsapp and regular calls? I don't wan't to receive a vibration notification of messages on my phone because I receive too many and it's a pain if I get those on my watch too... I don't mind to receive them as far as they don't vibrate, but calls should vibrate... Thank you so much :)
Do Comparison garmin 255 vs garmin venu 2 plus
Hi, I am thinking of switching from Garmin Vivoactive 4 to Forerunner 255/955, but I have concerns about the possibility of using all the functions related to the training status and measurement of effectiveness. Therefore, I am asking for your support in this regard. Until now, I have not used the Vivoactive 4 to record my runs. I will also add that I do not have a power meter in the bike. I have used the Vivoactive 4 watch for swimming, cycling (without a power meter), hiking and fitness. I'm not a runner - I don't like it. However, I want to receive more statistics provided by the new Forerunner 255/955 models: it is about measuring performance and training status (e.g. stamina, performance measurement, training status, load, training readiness, rest time, body battery, acclimatisation, etc.). I read in the manual that this data depends on the VO2 MAX. In the new models, you can independently perform the VO2 MAX test (on request) with running or cycling (with a power meter is required). However, in Vivoactive only the march was enough to make estimation; there was no need to run. Can the new forerunners also estimate VO2 max from walking? In addition, I read on Garmin's website support ("What Is VO2 Max Estimate and How Does It Work?) that if VO2 Max is not estimated from running or cycling with a power meter, VO2 max can be estimated from walking (as in VIVOACTIVE 4) or from all day heart rate. Have checked if this also apply to the forerunner 255/955 watches? I did not see any writings of this in the manuals. After two weeks of only swimming (no running, no cycling, no walking), will my VO2 max be estimated from heart rate? Will this value be taken into account for statistics related to the measurement of effectiveness and training status?
Wow such a great bucket for money! Stupid ask: does it have “flashlight” built in screen like in Fenix7? 😸
Thank you for this information, I’m stuck between choosing the garmin fr255 and coros pace 3 for my first watch. Which would you recommend?
Daily suggestions are only for running? What about for cycling? thanks
Love to get a feel on ppls thoughts between buying a Fenix 6/solar or the fr255. Finding some in that $399 range
Fenix 6 is heavy and horrible to run with i had one and sold it after a week! 245 best watch i have had for runs or bike rides
I've never owned a fitness watch so would be grateful for your insight: I'm leaning towards the 255s due to smaller form factor; it appeals to me that I will just forget I have it on, (particularly useful during sleep) and I would use all its features on the connect app of my phone. Is this realistic, or does one have to interact with the watch face itself? I'm not a runner, more into gym/bodybuilding, and want to use the watch for stress tracking, and overall fitness tracking over time. Thank you!
Go with the 245 its amazing watch small and light
Thanks for the review! When is the release date?
It was released June 1st 👍
@@DesFit Thanks for the info! Guess it not available in Singapore yet.
Thank you I want one shame music only comes on black or white really wanted the blue
Only 1 question, do you get picture previews on text messages? The 245 refers you to the phone. Thats a feature worth the upgrade to me. That and garmin pay.
I would like to ask the owners: do you also have the backlight turning itself on in certain cases (e.g. payment, blood oxygen measurement, outdoor activities: cycling, running, walking) even though everything (keys, alerts, gestures) is set to off in the settings?
Great Video as always. Super interesting. I was just about to buy a second hand Fenix 6 Sapphire for a similar price to the Forerunner 255. What do you think?
Hmmm, do you need the durability?
@@DesFit not massively, I mainly do Road/beach running so nothing too extreme.
Saying that my first garmin was a Vivoactive and I managed to smash the screen after a bike ride. And now my last Venu just died on me. So perhaps durability is welcome!
Hi, can you tell me if it is good for strength training, like fitness and power lifting? And also is the Venu 2 plus any better? Thanks!
Hello Des, I have the FR 745 for about a year. Is switching to the FR255 an upgrade? Thanks!
Hi! Congrats for your videos :) I bought a Forerunner 255 S Music and I noticed something: the pedometer works even if I'm stationary but moving in the car. Does this happen on your tbh? Or is it a bug in mine?
That can happen - it’s basing steps on movement so if the car is bouncing a bit due to not smooth roads, it can trigger those as steps. The same can be said for pretty much all watches. Thanks!
Thanks for the super review. Is one able to download and then view full colour maps on the Forerunner 255?
Nope, you have to go with the 955, 945LTE, or 945 for maps. Thanks 👍
Great reviews but a lot of reviewers are referring to these watches as plastic, but they are polymer. Yes it feels and looks like plastic, but it is significantly stronger. And under many circumstances it can hold up to impact much better than stainless steel and certainly better than aluminum.
Wondering if the screen is better than previous versions in terms of durability. I cracked my 245 screen without even noticing what it might have hit. Nothing violent is what I'm saying.
Altimeter and Garmin Pay? Much wanted, will upgrade my FR245.
Hello from Portugal Des. I want to buy the 255 but I want to know how is the altimeter, can you do a short video or send me
some pictures of it? do you think it's reliable?
Thanks love your reviews! Keep Up you are the best!
It’s reliable. You can check out the altimeter comparisons in the workout details screenshots. 👍 Just forgot to actually mention it. Thanks!
Nice review! Could you do a comparison between the 255 and the instinct 2? They are in the same price range and I'm having an hard time deciding which one is better
Agree. Which one is the better watch @desfit?
255
well done
Thanks!
i need this
Great Video on the 255. Can I ask can you create an activity on the 255s which is not loaded I play badminton and I am thinking of purchasing this watch but want to make sure you can add badminton to this watch. I know you can copy and activity and edit it on the 245.
Yup, same deal on the 255 where you can copy an activity profile and rename it 👍
Nice video!! Is the 255s or the 745 better for a girl? Which is better for features?
The 255 has more features.
Can you load swimming workouts and use them while pool swimming? How is the HR sensor in the swimming pool?
Right now fenix 6 pro goes the same price as 255. I can't choose, could you share your opinion on that, please? Now I have instinct, but I want these running recommendations.
I'm wearing my Venu 2s all time, unless I'm running (wearing a 245). Would the new HRV tracking/morning report work then?
one major downgrade when switching from 245 to 255 is "back to start" is "tracback" only. Missing direct to start point feature massively. Also, no option for widgets view, just glances.
BRO, for the 255s is this meanth for smaller wrist?
Do you have 255s review?
I have a smaller wrist.
I saw some article mentioninh 255s have a pink wording and pink stips, etc?
Basic Fenix 7 has no Multi GPS but this Watch? 😬🤷🏼♂️
Thank you for the review!
It was certainly interesting that they put the dual-band mode in this watch. Thanks!
would you go with the 255music or 165 as of May 2024 for intermediate runner and mountain biker?