Forerunner 255

Garmin

Forerunner 255

161 positive 2 neutral 27 negative

Based on 190 Reddit mentions

$229.99

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Investing in quality running gear - what's actually worth it?

Shoes: you can absolutely spend less (long term) by spending more once, as some brands last a lot more kms/miles than others. Don't cheap out on this as it will also help prevent injuries and will make you enjoy running more. Try some models in the store. From my experience, higher-end brands like N

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soudainlevide in r/trailrunning

April 30, 2026 3:14 PM

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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

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

Auf der Suche nach einer neuen Laufuhr

Kann die Garmin FR 255 empfehlen, hat alles was man braucht :)

sp33dfreak1337 in r/laufen

March 17, 2026 8:46 PM

9

Garmin watch

I got my fenix 7 pro ss about 2 years ago and paid about 450ish for it. It has been amazing, worn every single day and has never let me down. The mapping in your wrist is amazing, the watch has been durable and the added flashlight is something I thought was gimmicky but I now don’t want to live wit

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Expensive_Profit_106 in r/UKhiking

March 23, 2026 8:17 PM

9

I don’t understand Coros’ watch lineup/positioning

At least in my mind, the Coros release cycle is a lot less lockstep than Garmin's. This leads to leapfrogging of the watch lineup, where often the premium models are more outdated than the budget models. It might have higher build quality and tier of materials, but be behind in processor, etc. One t

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rampantconsumerism in r/Coros

August 22, 2025 9:00 AM

15

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

Thinking about switching from Garmin to Coros

I switched from a fr255 to a pace 4, i am running , cycling and record gym sessions. I love the simplicity of the pace 4 and the light weight, as well as the coros app, which to me looks a lot nicer compared to garmin connect. I kept my fr255 but will probably sell it. I dont think the coros is nece

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Minimum_Bison51 in r/Coros

April 27, 2026 2:31 PM

7

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

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