Garmin
Forerunner 255
$237.50
Garmin
Based on 21 Reddit mentions
$435.00
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
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I have a Garmin but it’s the Instinct 2x and it’s my favorite watch I’ve ever had. I do a fair bit of camping and the light has come in handy a crazy number of times. The GPS drop a pin has saved me from a few off trail mishaps too. I’ve had three Apple Watches and I’d not go back.
StatBot2 in r/hikinggear
July 9, 2025 12:47 PM
17
The Fenix 7x was my first Garmin I ever got. I got it in Feb 24. Then I got the instinct 3 tactical. I have had some disposable income since and got the Enduro 3 and Fenix 8 solar 50mm as well. I had given the original 7x I owned, the Fenix 8, and the Enduro 3, to some family members to try out for
...Embarrassed_Acadia47 in r/Garmininstinct
March 31, 2026 8:36 PM
3
I have Instinct 2X and AWU2. The sleep tracking is way better at Apple Watch. I haven’t gotten any problems regarding gps or HR accuracy on the Instinct! ”Is the data "cleaner" on the Apple side or "more detailed" on the Garmin side?” Yes. Hehe. I believe that the data is cleaner on the Apple side,
...jaaegerfrank in r/Garmininstinct
April 1, 2026 5:35 PM
2
I have a solar instinct 3 tactical. Personally I found the overall finish and feel of the watch to be off. It feels more like a toy whereas the instinct 2 feels like a tool. It’s hard to articulate, but if you don’t need any specific features in the instinct 3, I would recommend looking at the insti
...Avon_Barksdale_05 in r/Garmininstinct
April 2, 2026 7:32 PM
2