Video Review Forerunner 255
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2-series has long been one of the most popular series from . You always got great value for money and high quality on all running features. But with the Forerunner 255 watches, Garmin has stepped up the series, offering many more features and even more precision than before in a 2-series watch. They have retained the incredible value for money.
Garmin Forerunner 255 is no longer just a running watch. For the first time, the Forerunner 2-series has become a . This means more sports functions and the ability to combine multiple sports in one activity. Additionally, it has received several other upgrades, making it very interesting for most people. It's the best value-for-money currently!
Different Versions of Garmin Forerunner 255
Garmin Forerunner 255 now comes in a regular size and a small (Garmin Forerunner 255S). Additionally, both sizes come in two versions; one with music capability and one without.
New Features in Garmin Forerunner 255 and Garmin Forerunner 255 Music
- Multi-Band GPS
- Full multisport
- Garmin Pay
- Running Power
- HRV Status
- Race Widget
- Daily Suggested Workouts
- Training Status
- Sleep Score
Multi-Band GPS
One of the many upgrades is the ability to enable Dual-Band GPS. This allows for even more accurate GPS data than before. The watch can now gather the most precise satellite connections across different providers, offering greater precision. Be aware that it consumes more battery to connect to all bands simultaneously, but it provides more accurate measurements, especially in forests or urban areas with tall buildings.
Full Multisport
With multisport, you can combine multiple sports into one activity on your watch. For example, you can do a triathlon without having to stop your swim, start a new cycling activity, stop cycling, and start and stop running. This way, you can combine a triathlon into one activity without needing three separate activities on your watch. Ideal for triathletes or adventure racers.
Garmin Pay
With Garmin Pay, you always have a credit card at hand. Once you've set up Garmin Pay on your watch, just enter a self-chosen 4-digit PIN, and the card is ready to use. You can easily end your run with a trip to the mall for shopping.
Running Power
With Running Power, you can run by watt on your Garmin Forerunner 255. Pair your Forerunner 255 with an or an RD pod to combine various measurements like pace, vertical oscillation, inclines, or descents, allowing you to see how much power you exert in your steps. This lets you train based on parameters other than heart rate and pace, targeting your training more precisely.
HRV Status
With HRV Status, you can assess your readiness to train. While sleeping, your 255 measures the variation between your heartbeats every five minutes, comparing it with your previous readings. The night's measurements indicate how well-recovered you are.
A high variation between heartbeats shows that your body is responsive to signals from your nervous system, indicating that your body is fresh, recovered, and ready for training. Conversely, a low variation suggests you might benefit from taking it easy.
Your feedback includes your average nightly HRV and an explanation of its impact on your training capacity for the day.
Race Widget
With Garmin's Race Widget, your Forerunner 255 can estimate your finish time for races. It considers not only the distance but also the route and weather, etc. You can also receive training tips leading up to the race.
Daily Suggested Workouts
Garmin Forerunner 255 provides daily workout suggestions. If your training lacks high-intensity intervals, the watch will suggest them, or if you need longer, slower sessions, it will propose those. This way, your watch helps ensure your training is balanced.
Training Status
This feature constantly informs you of your training status. Are you productive? Peaking? Or perhaps non-productive or overtraining? Garmin Forerunner 255 compares your training history and running performance to advise whether you can add more to your training or if you should ease off.
Sleep Score
Garmin Forerunner 255 measures various sleep stages using the pulse oximeter, heart rate, stress, and respiration data. Each morning, you receive a score showing how much time you spent in REM, deep, light sleep, and awake, and whether it was sufficient for a good night's sleep. You also get tips on improving your sleep and what might have positively impacted your sleep.
Specifications for Garmin Forerunner 255
Besides all the new features, the Garmin Forerunner 255 has also been upgraded internally. It now includes both a gyroscope and a barometer, which were not present before. This allows for more precise measurements, especially in turns, hills, or areas where GPS struggles, significantly improving data delivery.
As in the Garmin Forerunner 245, you also get familiar features. Heart rate monitor, route suggestions, Garmin Music (on the music edition), Spotify, Pulse OX sensor, interval function, optical wrist heart rate, LiveTrack and GroupTrac are present, and you can engage in many sports including: running, trail running, treadmill, triathlon, duathlon, cycling, MTB, strength training, swimming indoors and outdoors, rowing, and more.
Features for Garmin Forerunner 255 and Garmin Forerunner 255 Music
- Size Forerunner 255 (mm): 45.6 x 45.6 x 12.9
- Size Forerunner 255S (mm): 41 x 41 x 12.4
Weight:
- Garmin Forerunner 255 & 255 Music: 49 g
- Garmin Forerunner 255S & 255S Music: 39 g
Battery Life:
- Watch mode: Up to 12(255S)/14(255) days
- GPS mode: Up to 26(255S)/(255) hours
Garmin Forerunner 255 is an exciting new addition for those wanting a solid running/multisport watch with numerous high-end features and excellent value for money.
