Garmin Forerunner 255

46 mm
Price in EUR including VAT, free shipping
232Ratings
Test reportsVery good based on 3 tests
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Product details

Sports watch. Main areas of use: Fitness, Running, Triathlon, Yoga. Connectivity options: ANT, Bluetooth. Smart features: Find my phone function, contactless payment, smartphone notifications, alarm clock, weather. Touchscreen: No, Color display: Yes, GPS: Integrated GPS, Compass: Yes, Altimeter: Barometric. Integrated heart rate monitor: Yes, Pulse oximeter: Yes. Strap size: For wrist circumferences of 130 to 205 mm. Battery life: Smartwatch mode up to 14 days, GNSS mode with GPS only up to 30 hours, GNSS mode with all systems up to 25 hours, GNSS mode with all systems and multiband up to 16 hours. Garmin. The Garmin brand is known for its GPS navigation devices. Garmin was founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Dr. Min Kao. The combination of the founders' names results in the company name Garmin. The products are particularly characterized by being developed and produced in-house. The company has three production facilities in Taiwan. With many engineers employed by the company, Garmin has strong technical expertise, allowing it to maintain high standards and ensure consistent development and improvement of its products.

Key specifications

Smartwatch functions
Alarm clock, 
Contactless payment, 
Date display, 
Datebooks, 
Find my phone, 
Smart notifications, 
Timer + stopwatch, 
Weather
Health functions
Calories, 
Oxygen saturation, 
Pedometer, 
Sleep recording, 
Stress levels
Activities
Cycling, 
Golf, 
Running, 
Swimming
Operating system compatibility
Android, 
iOS
Wristband material
Silicone
Case material
Fiber-reinforced polymer
Item number
21375651

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
010-02641-11
Release date
6.9.2022
Sales rank in Category Smartwatches

Colour

Exact colour description
Tidal blue

Watch properties

Watch type
Sports watch
Durability
Water-resistant, 
Waterproof
Protection type (IP code)
Waterproof
Operating system
Garmin
Operating system compatibility
Android, 
iOS
Integrated components
Microphone, 
Speakers

Functions

Smartwatch functions
Alarm clock, 
Contactless payment, 
Date display, 
Datebooks, 
Find my phone, 
Smart notifications, 
Timer + stopwatch, 
Weather
Health functions
Calories, 
Oxygen saturation, 
Pedometer, 
Sleep recording, 
Stress levels
Activities
Cycling, 
Golf, 
Running, 
Swimming
Payment service
Garmin Pay
Sensors
Accelerometer, 
Barometer Sensor, 
Gyro sensor
Localisation technology
Galileo, 
GLONASS

Display properties

Time display
Digital
Screen technology
MIP display
Display size (inches)
1.30"
Image resolution
260 x 260 pixels

Wristband properties

Wristband colour
Blue
Wristband material
Silicone
Wristband size
One size
Strap description
Sports bracelet
Strap fastener
Buckle

Case properties

Case colour
Blue
Case material
Fiber-reinforced polymer
Glass
Gorilla Glass 3
Shape of watch
Round
Case diameter
46 mm
Case thickness
12.90 mm
Case material
Synthetic

Connectivity

Connectivity
ANT+, 
Bluetooth, 
WLAN

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
4 GB

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life (without GPS)
14 days
Runtime (in GPS mode)
1.25 days
Battery life
14 days

Origin

Country of origin
China

Product dimensions

Weight
49 g

Package dimensions

Length
16.40 cm
Width
9.10 cm
Height
7.10 cm
Weight
208 g

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Reviews & Ratings

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Overall ratingVery good91/100
Very good80/100
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techstage.deSingle testReleaseAugust 2023
  • PositiveVery good workmanship
  • Positivegood battery life
  • PositiveIntegrated music memory (at extra charge)
  • Positivemany training and competition features for triathletes and runners
  • NegativeNo real unique selling propositions
  • NegativeRather unusable for strength athletes

With the Forerunner 255, Garmin actually offers an all-round carefree package for athletes who specialise in endurance training and triathlon: The price is fair compared to the features offered, the battery life is very good, especially compared to the competition, and buyers can enjoy the usual Garmin quality in terms of training and tracking features.

This test report belongs to a different type: Forerunner 255 Music (46 mm)
Very good83/100
Stiftung WarentestSingle testReleaseJune 2023

Many smartwatches and fitness wristbands tested are truly multi-talented: they serve as heart rate monitors and altimeters, count steps, calculate the length of distances covered as well as calorie consumption and analyse sleep patterns. Some can also be used to play music, make phone calls or send and receive messages from messenger services such as Whatsapp...

Very good94/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseAugust 2022
  • PositiveExcellent battery life
  • PositivePowerful sports functions with multisport
  • PositiveVery good display with always-on function
  • NegativeNo touch screen
  • NegativeNo integrated music player
  • NegativeNo time control for the display illumination