Garmin Forerunner 255 Review - Best Running GPS Watch

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  • Garmin Forerunner 255 Review! Best Running GPS Watch you can buy! The Garmin 255 is hands down the best running watch you can buy. It has all the features you need and more for every level of runner! Latest offers on Garmin 255: amzn.to/3Qp3gDp
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  • @FordyRuns
    @FordyRuns  2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Latest offers on Garmin 255: amzn.to/3Qp3gDp

  • @charlesvelez4677
    @charlesvelez4677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve owned the 245 Music for three months. I appreciate having music onboard and not having to carry my phone on a race. All features are good, customizing watch face through Garmin IQ is easy. The only complaint I have is the battery life drains about 25% after a one hour run listening to music, using gps and an attached Stryd footpod. But charging to full takes about an hour. Overall, I recommend it.

    • @FordyRuns
      @FordyRuns  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great feedback thank you

  • @QuasiAmerican
    @QuasiAmerican 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got the Garmin Forerunner 955 about 2.5 weeks ago and I am loving it so far. I tried on the 255 at the same time and it was much thinner and lighter than the 955 so I was almost swayed to get that one but I ended up getting the 955 because of the maps.

    • @FordyRuns
      @FordyRuns  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah yes the maps features … makes sense if you need it

    • @na-dk9vm
      @na-dk9vm ปีที่แล้ว

      Is the screen on the 255 the same size as 955??

    • @QuasiAmerican
      @QuasiAmerican ปีที่แล้ว

      @@na-dk9vm no the 955 is 46.5mm and 255 is 45.6mm

  • @rob8939
    @rob8939 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Agree 255 is a fantastic watch - worth it for the huge GPS improvement over likes of Fenix 6 etc alone. I ended up going for the 955 as I wanted all the extra training stats it includes plus Maps, Touchscreen and Solar.

    • @FordyRuns
      @FordyRuns  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah it’s great

  • @carlosangalang
    @carlosangalang 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got the Garmin 245 Music and was blown away by the features. I had been using Samsung smartwatches for running and had no idea what I was missing switching to a dedicated Garmin running watch. I think I was intimidated by the price, but got a good deal on eBay

    • @FordyRuns
      @FordyRuns  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a great watch

  • @ABucc
    @ABucc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the Garmin Forerunner 55, it gives me everything I need.💪

    • @FordyRuns
      @FordyRuns  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a great watch

  • @johnmiller5630
    @johnmiller5630 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the 245 and love it.

  • @amandahager2039
    @amandahager2039 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the forerunner 55 and love it despite it being the base model.

    • @FordyRuns
      @FordyRuns  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s a great watch

  • @igorsk19
    @igorsk19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can i listen music via my cell phone on the 255 garmin (without music version)

  • @tudoru6551
    @tudoru6551 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Forerunner 55 is probably my best watch this year because it's just does same thing like the 255 but it cost ~ 110pounds. You have 2 GPS feature as well, you can connect all devices to it (hr monitor, powermeter, pod), you can configure it with more than plenty of data for your training (2 connect iq data sets), you have the track run workout for improved gps on track, and you have all the Garmin software benefits (even the recommended daily workout). Really best budget watch on the market! (Coros 2 Pace being the 2nd place, even if it's a little more expensive it has a larger battery and some nice feature like triathlon, etc)

    • @neoroger510
      @neoroger510 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree the FR55 is the best budget watch for runners, but its features, sensors, and GPS could be comparable to the FR245, surely not to the FR255.

    • @jovanxin6762
      @jovanxin6762 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It definitely doesn't do the same thing. You lose all the advanced metrics - advanced training, sleep, SPO2. You lose breadcrumb navigation, race widget, the larger screen, morning reports, Altimeter, Barameter, Compass....

    • @tudoru6551
      @tudoru6551 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@feel.the.need. all i know it says it's GPS or GPS + Galileo/Glonass..

  • @pennyrusbridge5725
    @pennyrusbridge5725 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    fantastic review Chris of the Garmin 255 been waiting for this to drop. I am looking to replace my Garmin 735xt it still works but looking to update it.

  • @stephengoodfield2530
    @stephengoodfield2530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the 245 music. Can’t fault it. Has more than I need on it and I honestly can’t tell you anything I don’t like about it apart from the clasp causes me a bit of a rash but that’s my issue.

    • @FordyRuns
      @FordyRuns  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep it’s amazing

  • @UnderDog748
    @UnderDog748 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review fordy , I’ve been in the market for a new watch I’ve been eying this watch it looks pretty damn good with all the new features 👍👍😁😁

    • @FordyRuns
      @FordyRuns  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Defo a good shout this one

  • @1Naughtydevil
    @1Naughtydevil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had the 235 ,but too screen size too big for small wrists, switched to Garmin sq ,better fit but more importantly it does the running data that I use, think if I had never with more data I would most likely not use it .Wish Garmin did smaller screen sizes for runners with smaller writs .

  • @marklanghorn9220
    @marklanghorn9220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the Garmin 245 music and it is great. Is it worth upgrading to this?

    • @markosajn5776
      @markosajn5776 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well if you need barometric altimeter and triathlon functions, plus cadence, speed and power sensor compatibility when driving bike plus open water swimming you could benefit from upgrading to 255😊

  • @jaybry87
    @jaybry87 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would be helpful for you to have a USA Amazon link as well. Last week, I bought the Saucony Pro 2s based on your recommendation and I am about to buy this watch. The link takes me to Amazon UK.

  • @annacardoso
    @annacardoso 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! I bought a Forerunner 255 S Music and I noticed something: the pedometer works a lot even if I'm stationary but moving in the car! Does someone had the same problem?

  • @soupyruns9709
    @soupyruns9709 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve had the 645 music for the past 2 1/2 years, which I love, just bought the Fenix 6 pro from Argos, they’ve dropped the price on these to practically the same price as the 255. No brainer in my opinion 👍🏻

    • @hughrouse3961
      @hughrouse3961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why put Fenix 6 over the FR255?

    • @soupyruns9709
      @soupyruns9709 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hughrouse3961 good question 👍🏻

  • @jamesb.walker9177
    @jamesb.walker9177 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    245 music user since it came out, love it.
    The 255 seems to be a worthy upgrade.
    Can you tell if is any bigger or heavier then the 245?

    • @FordyRuns
      @FordyRuns  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not really

    • @jamesb.walker9177
      @jamesb.walker9177 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FordyRuns I looked up and it is 33mm instead of 30mm for the 245 and a tad heavier

  • @tyemust4399
    @tyemust4399 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do like my 245 but I can't see the screen properly sometimes when I run as my eyesight has got worse with age. Does the 255 have bigger numbers?

  • @igorsk19
    @igorsk19 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    how many millimeters is your wrist? i am hesitating between 41 and 46mm. my wrist is 178mm

  • @danielchan9515
    @danielchan9515 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi..is the triathalon mode specific for swim/bike/run activities? Is it the same as the multisport mode? Are we able to edit the triathalon mode to run/bike/run for example? Tia.

  • @NatoonKids
    @NatoonKids 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've almost bought the FR55 as my first GPS Watch, but sadly it didnt have Rowing Mode. So now I think the FR255 will be the one.
    Thanks for the review!!

  • @darwinlifeonearth
    @darwinlifeonearth ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the gps connectivity improved from the 45?

  • @andrewwraith9936
    @andrewwraith9936 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it worth upgrading from the 235 to the 245 or pay more for the newer 255?

    • @FordyRuns
      @FordyRuns  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Get the 255

    • @andrewwraith9936
      @andrewwraith9936 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FordyRuns Thanks, I used your code with Start Fitness so managed to get the 255 with 10% off so seemed good deal to me.

  • @CSRunner7
    @CSRunner7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m only on a 235 but desperate to get all the running data like vertical oscillation , stride balance etc so think may go 245 now cheaper because of 255 coming out.

    • @FordyRuns
      @FordyRuns  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah grab it

  • @markhill8590
    @markhill8590 ปีที่แล้ว

    This or the coros pace 2?

  • @na-dk9vm
    @na-dk9vm ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the 255 face the same size as the 955 face??

  • @mei88
    @mei88 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this the 255 tidal grey version or 255 music black?

  • @johnnyfal1
    @johnnyfal1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    so the 955 and 255 seem very similar to me, except the 955 has a map and touch screen. I don't think I will need the map. but I wish I had a touch screen. so my question is: do i really need a touch screen? will i miss it if i go on 255?

    • @FordyRuns
      @FordyRuns  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am currently testing the 955 and tbh the 255 does everything you need

    • @johnnyfal1
      @johnnyfal1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FordyRuns thank you very much. 🙏

  • @yogiyoda
    @yogiyoda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel dumber for having watched this

  • @julianbramley
    @julianbramley 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pointless review because you don't use any of the features!?

    • @FordyRuns
      @FordyRuns  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Who said I don't? I use the ones that work for me....