Garmin
Forerunner 255
Based on 260 Reddit mentions
$229.99
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Bye bye fitbit
Apple Watch battery doesn’t last long enough for me. I bought the forerunner 255 (250cad instead of 470)
kondrecklomar in r/fitbit
July 19, 2025 12:46 PM
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Recommendations for a solid running smartwatch.
I'm massively happy with my Garmin Forerunner 255. Great battery life, swanky GPS, lots of data. They've been out a few years now so there are some real bargains to be had. I like the MIP display but some people prefer the OLED displays on the newer models so probably worth looking into which you'd
...GreenSky555 in r/firstmarathon
June 16, 2025 9:10 AM
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Is it Garmin time?
I am new to running (like 2 months) so take this with a grain of salt, but I was an apple watch user (before my running days) and I got rid of it a few years ago because it was too much and I felt that other than tying me more to my phone it didnt add much value, I recently got a Garmin FR255 when I
...Commontimejunkie90 in r/runninglifestyle
June 13, 2025 11:49 AM
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smartwatch for a cyclist who forgets to charge stuff
Garmin Forerunner 165/255. I've got the 255 and when I was using it on my rides (a) the gps was super accurate and (b) I'd reliably get at least three rides worth of use out of a charge. If you can stretch the budget a bit the Edge 540 has mapping and even better battery life and will probably be on
...ponkanpinoy in r/cycling
November 13, 2025 6:55 AM
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Watch for seasoned marathoner that WON’T die during a marathon, and also integrates Spotify…?
Music option drains battery and the headphones need to also last. I'm a huge fan of my Forerunner 255 Garmin makes outstanding marathon watches. Everything you can think of is there
lassise in r/Marathon_Training
December 18, 2024 10:48 PM
21
Figuring out what Garmin watch is best for running
Forerunner 255. 2 week battery, mip display (I prefer, some don't) and literally designed for running. As it's a little older you can get it at a good price and it's still being supported with updates.
Logicdon in r/GarminWatches
November 23, 2025 9:01 PM
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Long Term Battery Life?
I will get downvoted because this is a Coros sub but I'd go for a FR255 or 955 if you want long battery/MIP screen, otherwise a FR265 or something. All your data from the 245 will be stored in your Garmin account so it will be a much smoother transition sticking with Garmin. If you have a problem wi
...Froggo22442 in r/Coros
October 17, 2025 12:00 AM
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People who want to go back to Pebble, what does it do that other smartwatches don't?
I'm a former Pebble Time user who now has a Garmin Forerunner 255s Music, so I think I can try to help here. You're right in thinking that many of the advantages of Pebbles have been addressed by Garmin watches. Namely, the MIPS display with great outdoor visibility, the great battery life with alwa
...VMX in r/pebble
February 7, 2025 9:57 AM
14
Fav watch?
I recently bought a Garmin Forerunner 255S (after having an Apple Watch SE for a couple years) and I love it! the battery life is amazing and the suggested running workouts and training plans are a great feature. could not be more pleased, and I don’t miss the AMOLED screen or anything at all (the o
...cagetheorchestra in r/XXRunning
December 27, 2024 10:28 PM
14
Kupovina Garmin sata?
Nosim Garmin satove već nekih 5 godina. Vrijede sigurno. Prije 38 mjeseci sam uzeo Fenix 6 Pro za 300€. Dakle, zasad me koštao 8€ mjesečno, što je smiješna cijena za tako kvalitetan i funkcionalan sat. Koristim ga za biciklizam i planinarenje. Radi odlično, baterija kao i prvog dana. Što se tiče FR
...mikoexcl in r/AskSerbia
February 7, 2026 9:49 AM
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