Garmin Forerunner 255 Multisport GPS Smartwatch, Tidal Blue
SKU: GP0100264101
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About Garmin Forerunner 255
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Fantastic Watch
I have had this watch for a year now and it is by far the best watch I have ever bought. There is no shortage of metrics, data and trends that can be scrutinised after an activity, or just as part of the normal daily usage. As a side issue, I am so happy I bought a watch that uses buttons opposed to a touch screen option. If you think you want to keep up with the latest and you want a touch screen, then you are making a mistake! It is so much easier to change details and find metrics while...
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Features are easy to use. I enjoy using it daily
It's very good and easy to use. I've had it for about a month.
For athletes and fitness enthusiasts seeking a durable and high-tech companion, the Forerunner 255 Multisport GPS Smartwatch in Tidal Blue is the quintessential choice. This stylish and reliable timepiece is engineered to elevate your training regimen. It offers a suite of advanced features designed to help you train smarter and recover more effectively.
The Forerunner 255 is equipped with sophisticated training status metrics, including running power and multi-band GPS, ensuring precise tracking of your runs, rides, and swims. The daily suggested workouts adapt dynamically to your performance and goals, providing tailored guidance that evolves with your fitness journey.
Newly integrated features such as the race widget empower you to meticulously plan your race-day strategy, giving you the competitive edge you need. The morning report, complete with HRV status, offers a comprehensive overview of your overall health, allowing you to start your day informed and ready to tackle your goals.
With Garmin Pay, make contactless payments effortlessly with a supported card, adding convenience to your active lifestyle. Whether you're cooling down with a post-workout refreshment or making a quick purchase, this feature simplifies transactions without the need for cash or cards.
The Forerunner 255 is not just for runners; it boasts over 30 activity profiles, including triathlon, cycling, swimming, and more, making it a multifunctional tool for all your sports and outdoor activities. Water-resistant up to 50 meters, it is perfectly suited for aquatic exercises and withstands the rigors of your most intense workouts.
Monitor your health continuously with insights into training, recovery, sleep quality, and overall wellness. The Forerunner 255 ensures you stay connected to your body's needs with its comprehensive health tracking capabilities.
Experience the freedom of extended use with up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode, allowing you to focus more on your training and less on charging.
In summary, the Forerunner 255 Multisport GPS Smartwatch is an indispensable tool for those who demand excellence from their gear. It combines style, functionality, and cutting-edge technology to support your active lifestyle and help you reach new heights in your athletic pursuits.
Garmin Forerunner 255 Features
- Built with a slim design and an always-on, full-color display that's light on the wrist and easy to read even in direct sunlight - with available sizes of 46mm and 41mm
- Forerunner 255 provides up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode for a full picture of your health - from sleep to training
- Morning report summarizes your sleep, HRV status and daily workout suggestion in one place as soon as you wake up (This device is intended to give an estimate of your activity and metrics)
- Get ready for your next race with training tips, personalized daily suggested workouts and completion time predictions based on course details, weather and performance
- View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run to match your performance and recovery
- HRV status tracks your heart rate variability while you sleep, giving you greater insight into your overall wellness, recovery and training performance (This device is intended to give an estimate of your activity and metrics)
- Get free adaptive training plans from Garmin Coach for a 5K, 10K and half-marathon, or create your own custom workouts in the Garmin Connect smartphone app
- Evaluates your current training status to indicate if you're undertraining or overdoing it; offers additional performance monitoring features, including recovery time after your workouts
- When using a Running Dynamics Pod or HRM-Pro monitor (sold separately), get a continuous measurement on your wrist of how much power you're applying to the road as you run, so you can manage your effort
- When using a Running Dynamics Pod or HRM-Pro monitor (sold separately), get advanced running dynamics, including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more
- Switch up your workout routine with activity profiles for running, triathlon, cycling, open-water swimming and more
- Multi-band satellite tracking on GPS, GLONASS and Galileo networks gives you superior accuracy for how far and how fast you've run - even in challenging environments
- Safety and tracking features make it easy to share your location with chosen contacts if you feel unsafe, if an incident is detected or for loved ones to track your runs (Requires setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available)
- Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with your Apple or Android smartphone; you can even respond to texts if you have an Android phone
- With a supported bank, leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay contactless payments let you pay for purchases on the go
- See your health and fitness information, connect and compete with friends, sign up for challenges to earn badges and more - all in one free, zero-subscription app
- Customize with free watch faces, apps and more from our Connect IQ Store
Warranty Information
This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.