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Garmin Forerunner 255
Garmin

Garmin Forerunner 255

$3492022

Pros

  • 14-day battery life means weekly charging at most
  • Multi-band GPS for exceptional outdoor tracking accuracy
  • Morning Report with daily training readiness and HRV status
  • Race Predictor estimates finish times for 5K to marathon
  • Lightweight at 49 g and comfortable for 24/7 wear

Cons

  • MIP display lacks the vibrancy of AMOLED competitors
  • No touchscreen on base model — button-only navigation
  • No ECG or blood pressure monitoring
  • Limited smart features compared to Apple Watch or Wear OS
  • Third-party app ecosystem is small

Full Specifications

SpecGarmin Forerunner 255
SoftwareGarmin proprietary OS
Body
Weight49 g
Case materialFiber-reinforced polymer
Water resistance5ATM
Health & Sensors
ECG
SpO₂
Skin temperature
Heart rate
Sleep tracking
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 14 days (smartwatch), 30 hrs GPS
Display
Size46mm
TypeMIP (Memory-in-Pixel) transflective
Always-on display
Resolution260 x 260
Processor
ChipsetGarmin custom SoC
Connectivity
GPS
NFC
Wi-Fi
Cellular
Bluetooth5.0

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