Garmin Unisex Sports Watches Forerunner® 255 Grey

The Forerunner 255 from Garmin is a super light and elegant running watch for the dedicated runner. And now it's not just a running watch, but it actually has a multisport function, so it can also be used by triathletes. As another novelty, the watches now come in different sizes, a regular version (Forerunner 255) and a smaller version (Forerunner 255S) both sizes available with and without Music function. 

GARMIN FORERUNNER 255 and Forerunner 255 Music

The Forerunner 255 has gained a range of new features, which make it the most advanced running watch in the Forerunner 2 series that we have seen so far, but still with the super user-friendly interface known from Forerunner 245 and other Garmin models.

NEWS AND NEW FEATURES IN FORERUNNER 255

- Multi-Band GPS
- Full multisport
- Garmin Pay
- Running Power
- HRV Status
- Race Widget
- Daily Suggested Workouts
- Training Status
- Sleep Score

NEW TRAINING PROFILES AND ACTIVITIES IN FORERUNNER 255 AND 255 MUSIC

The Garmin Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 255 Music are primarily a running watch for the dedicated runner who wants a running watch that provides data and insight into your run with analysis and improvements.

The Garmin Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 255 Music have added a wide range of training profiles, making the watch useful for more than just running.

DESIGN AND SCREEN

As previously mentioned, the Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 255S have different dimensions. The "regular" model measures 45.6 x 45.6 x 12.9 mm, while the S-model measures 41 x 41 x 12.4 mm. They also have different screen resolutions, 260x260 pixels and 218x218 pixels. All Forerunner 255 watches come with a durable screen with Corning Gorilla Glass, and are waterproof up to 5 ATM. 

BATTERY LIFE

In normal watch mode (smartwatch mode) the battery life lasts up to 14 days.

With GPS turned on it's 30 hours.

The Forerunner 255 can as something new receive Multiband GPS-which means that you can receive satellite connections from different systems at the same time.

Note: Battery life is reduced with Multiband turned on.

Garmin Pay

With Garmin Pay, you can set up your watch so you can use it instead of your credit card.In this way, you ensure that you always have a means of payment at hand. 

Running Power

With Running Power, you can run according to watt. You can set your watch so you can see how many watts you are running with. In this way, you get a different value instead of heart rate and pace, which can be good - especially in hilly terrain. 

ADVANCED PERFORMANCE ANALYSES

The Garmin Forerunner 255 helps you analyze your training before, during, and after training with performance monitoring. Additionally, the watch shows whether you are training your endurance or maximum effect with aerobic and anaerobic training effects.

With the Garmin Forerunner 255, you get both performance mode, Training Status, training load, and recommended recovery time as tools to achieve the best effect of your running training.

TRAINING STATUS

Training Status evaluates based on recent workouts and performances, what physical condition the body is in. With these performance indicators, the watch helps to show you whether your training is productive, optimal, or overexertion. The Forerunner 255 has received an update to this function. 

ACUTE LOAD

With Acute Load, the watch helps measure your recent activities, so you can ensure that you are training with the right intensity and avoid training too hard or too little. 

GARMIN MUSIC

The music versions of Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 255S have built-in storage for music files and playlists. With Garmin Music, you can store up to 500 songs directly on the watch.

Connect a wireless headset with Bluetooth and you are ready to run without worrying about wires and storage of a smartphone.

Transfer MP3 files or offline playlists from Spotify Premium and Deezer Premium wirelessly with Wi-Fi or cable.

SMARTWATCH AND ACTIVITY TRACKER

The Garmin Forerunner 255 is also your daily activity tracker, measuring steps, calories, heart rate, sleep registration, and much more.

With the Forerunner 255, you can receive notifications, calls, the day's calendar, and weather forecasts as well as much more, as long as the watch is connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth.

ADVANCED SLEEP REGISTRATION INCLUDING HRV STATUS

The Garmin Forerunner 255 measures your sleep rhythm and measures via the accelerometer, Garmin Elevate, and the Pulse Ox sensor, how you move during the night, and how incredibly you lie. Additionally, it also measures your HRV status, which gives you information about whether you are ready to train or you need to take it easy.

TRAINING PROFILES

The Garmin Forerunner 255 is more than a running watch. For the first time ever, it has become a multisport watch, so you can do multiple activities in one activity. In addition, you get the classic training profiles such as running, cycling, and various fitness profiles as well as swimming in the pool you have a watch that reaches almost allneeds regardless of whether you are a nerdy runner or a fitness enthusiast who loves to run and exercise.

CONNECTION

The Garmin Forerunner 255 has both Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ANT+ connectivity.

With the Forerunner 255, you can upload your data and training history via Bluetooth to your smartphone and via the connected Wi-Fi network.

With the Forerunner 255, the watch can be paired with third-party heart rate monitors that operate over Bluetooth, and Music versions can be connected to all new wireless Bluetooth headsets.

GARMIN CONNECT

Use Garmin Connect on either smartphone or PC/Mac to complete your experience with your Forerunner 245 Music. Garmin Connect is Garmin's online universe, which collects all your data, where you can easily and clearly see everything from steps and sleep rhythm to today's training.

Garmin Connect is more than just a library for your data. In Garmin Connect, you can challenge your friends in various challenges, such as steps, running, or something completely different.

WHAT YOU GET

Charging and data cable
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