Garmin Forerunner 255 Review After 6 Months

Here's my Garmin Forerunner 255 review after using it for a little more than 6 months.

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[Try_n_Tri]

Awesome video Matt as always. I purchased the 255 on your recommendation last year. As you know, I went back and forth on what to buy and was eyeing the 945LTE... I even almost bit on the 745 at one time... but waited and voila the 255 came along. I LOVE mine. Absolutely it is capable and I have zero regrets. So capable at a great price point. Mine has held up as you have indicated and I have zero screen marks and my lifestyle is rough on all my kit. Cannot say enough about this watch - highly recommend. I have the slate grey and as you noted in your initial review, the red accent is a nice look. A great recommendation by you when it was released and I appreciate it!

[YuntianLiu]

I’m so impressed by how “comfortable” of this video. Nice lighting and shots.

[juananparraga]

I fully agree! I'm very happy with my 255 after 7 months. As you say, it is not perfect but is a great and affordable watch! Thanks for your videos, Matt!

[rodzinkawmalezji]

I like you review very much Matt👍 not overloaded with a lot of technical data, more practical users impression. Well done !

[pavan]

Forgot to charge my Apple Watch last night and I had to run a virtual 10K for a charity today. I was gutted. But Forerunner 255 was there holding up its charge (still 5d worth left and don’t remember when I last charged it). Had to carry my phone in the water pouch bag for emergencies which I wouldn’t have if it was Apple Watch SE cellular. Great watch, so light and don’t need to worry about scratching it while climbing stairs or on busy streets in Bangalore, India. Great video as always Matt and just in time for today when I used JUST Forerunner 255 for my run :) :) Cheers 🍻

[francisvaillancourt]

Very good video. I've been wearing that watch for the last five months and I love it. I'm currently training for a marathon…

[emjay]

Love the 255s Music, was trying to avoid bringing my phone with me and it's perfect. I ordered tempered glass for the face of the watch to protect it and additional band colors for fun.

[DavidStarkers]

Really appreciate the tldr at the start, you win my humble 'subscribe' and 'like' 🎉

[SquatSimp]

So the 245 has a better map UI and provides training readiness scoring. Whereas the 255 has a better battery life, a way to pay at the counter, and more accurate tracking via dual band. Got it - thank you!

[Sinasi]

I absolutely love the morning report from Garmin 👍
I have an epix pro Gen 2 47mm

[bonn]

great review Matt!!

we need to talk about your long runs now... cell for music.... just go with no music just kidding enjoy your training!

the morning info is awesome!!

[raininwithu]

wow, I didn't expect such an informative, well-spoken video. Watched the whole thing.
Cheers!

[alvinphua]

Hi Matt, I've watched through numerous comparison video reviews, and somehow seem to lean in towards your video reviews as it has a more human experience touch to them compared to blasting off full on technical specs. I started with FR645, Pace 2, Pace 3 and now swopped over to the FR255 based on your recommendations. Finally understood the differences and why. Thanks!

[xMDNA]

You're review are stunning, congrats. Thanks for your feedback, wish you well.
Subscribed!
Hi from Italy 🇮🇹

[PanosAnas]

Well done mate, very nice and detailed review, thanks!

[hehehe]

Keep up the amazing videos! Your content is awesome :)

[MrRolloTamasi]

I am also quite happy overall with my FR255, using it 24/7 since late summer last year. Firmware is evolving, with new features like running power without pod or auto gps mode, but still buggy. For example sync issues requiring a soft reset after fw upgrade or font size issues for certain training page layouts with 14.08 since last Friday.
I did not experienced the really weird stuff recently, like frozen activity data fields or skewed pace data, which I still saw around Sep 22.
Overall a quite capable, reasonably decent looking, light weight and comfy watch.

[andytalbot]

Such a helpful and clear review. Great presentation style. Watch looks good too.

[benchurch]

Great podcast you had dialed up there. Big fan.

[beyondsection]

I bought the 255 music almost exclusively so that I could get this watch in white. Is it dumb to spend an extra $50 for a colour I want? Maybe. But I wear it every day, and I far prefer the white to the other colours - plus the ability to listen to music on the watch is a nice plus on the rare times I want to use that feature!