Forerunner 255

Garmin

Forerunner 255

222 positive 3 neutral 35 negative

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Garminin ostin. Garmin Forerunner 255. Toiminut todella hyvin

Acolitor in r/Suomi

September 26, 2025 6:17 AM

195

Ura za tek

Js mam forerunner 255. Odlična zadeva. Edino če bi potreboval podrobno navigacijo in climb pro (avtomatsko izriše vzpone ko ga začneš) funkcijo potem rabiš v viši cenovni rang. Plus če si občutliv na aplikacije je tale od garmina na telefonu zelo u k***u. Ampak na uri pa deluje zelo vredu

downtownalley15 in r/Slovenia

August 19, 2025 5:02 AM

24

What am I going to miss if I go Garmin from Apple/Samsung watch?

Apple locks down a lot of the “smart” features in particular. I don’t have one of the high end Garmin watches but on my forerunner 255 it’s basically “read” text messages and respond with my phone. I am able to answer and deny calls. In general I would say use garmin if you’re more interested in a f

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plusonenerd in r/GarminWatches

November 25, 2025 9:44 PM

23

So many new watches. Which watch is best for backpacking?

I'm an ultra runner first and foremost and I'm currently using a Forerunner 255, which is great, but if money was no object I'd get an Enduro.

runslowgethungry in r/Ultralight

September 30, 2025 11:30 PM

19

Wie Geld sparen bei Laufuhr?

Was heißt sparen? Willst Du ne Luxusuhr günstiger oder eine möglichst günstige Uhr? Persönlich bin ich Fan der Forerunner 255 - ist von den Features her top, kostet aber recht wenig. Gibt es auch für etwas mehr Geld mit Musik-Feature.

Roadrunner571 in r/laufen

September 10, 2025 3:17 PM

14

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

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GreenSky555 in r/firstmarathon

June 16, 2025 9:10 AM

14

Garmin Watch

The forerunner 255 is a great option if you can find one. It’s got everything you need with lots of fitness metrics and multiport options and music. I sadly lost mine but I still think it was one of the best purchases I’ve ever made (great bang for the buck!). The only con for me was the lack of vis

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run4fun504 in r/triathlon

April 18, 2026 1:26 PM

7

Ura za tek

Forerunner 255. Vse kaj rabis :)

pikosan123 in r/Slovenia

August 19, 2025 4:52 AM

13

Should I buy the Garmin Venu 3 or wait for the Venu 4 to potentially come out, even though there's no official confirmation from Garmin?

With Garmin watches, it is not that updates have new features or a new version of look and feel. (Only Fenix and sometimes high-end 9xx Forerunners sometimes get feature updates). One exception was the Forerunner 255 getting a slew of activities to match the 265 (which came very soon after the relea

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SuAlfons in r/GarminWatches

July 20, 2025 5:21 AM

12

Sell FR255 to buy Instinct 2X?

I wouldn't. But I use my Garmin for running. And, FR255 is a very good watch, regardless of being an older model. It still holds its own. Cheers.

Mean_Machine_M1 in r/GarminWatches

September 27, 2025 9:36 AM

11

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