Forerunner 255

Garmin

Forerunner 255

169 positive 3 neutral 18 negative

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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

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GreenSky555 in r/firstmarathon

June 16, 2025 9:10 AM

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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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Wintertaugliche Laufuhr

Du wirst die schon auf der Haut tragen müssen, außer du läufst mit Brustgurt. Ansonsten die älteren Garmin Modelle mit MIPS Display. Ich habe eine Forerunner 255 und die erfüllt alle Bedingungen, wenn du sie mit Brustgurt benutzt.

moosmutzel81 in r/laufen

November 30, 2025 7:21 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

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Commontimejunkie90 in r/runninglifestyle

June 13, 2025 11:49 AM

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Watch Review - Suunto Run after month

Sorry na mess up yung formatting from the post but here: Hello, I recently lost my Garmin 255 and while looking for a replacement, I got curious about the Suunto Run. I’ve been using it for a month now and thought I’d share since I don’t see this a lot here. Mostly Garmin, Coros, or Apple Watch ang

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BananasPadiamas in r/PHRunners

September 6, 2025 6:18 AM

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What Garmin watch should I buy today?

Forerunner line. 165 if you just want the very basics, 265 for a solid running watch, 965 if you also need maps. All of these have a smartphone-like (AMOLED) screen. You can save a substantial amount of money by going for a 255 or 955, which are slightly older models with a MIP screen (reflective, n

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ganoshler in r/GarminWatches

April 16, 2025 1:29 PM

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How many people actually use the strength app on the watch?

I do every workout. Every rep & set. I have all my workouts on my watch, with rest intervals etc. It’s the main reason, I don’t try other watches like Apple/Suunto. Garmin nailed it. I had a FR255 but went to a Venu 3. It’s much easier to edit the reps/weight, with a large touchscreen.

soops22 in r/GarminWatches

January 4, 2025 4:55 AM

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Welche Smartwatch zum Laufen?

Ich habe eine Forerunner 255 Music. Liebe dieses Teil. Die 265 spielt auch Musik, aber ich wollte kein Amoled Display. Mit der 255 bin ich voll und ganz zufrieden.

moosmutzel81 in r/laufen

March 13, 2025 7:29 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

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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

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VMX in r/pebble

February 7, 2025 9:57 AM

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