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product_id: 451021055
title: "Forerunner® 255, GPS Running Smartwatch, Advanced Insights, Long-Lasting Battery, Slate Gray"
brand: "garmin"
price: "€ 496.57"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Garmin"
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# Sunlight-visible display Advanced training & health metrics 14-day battery life Forerunner® 255, GPS Running Smartwatch, Advanced Insights, Long-Lasting Battery, Slate Gray

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** € 496.57
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏃‍♂️ Elevate every run with smart insights and unstoppable battery life!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Forerunner® 255, GPS Running Smartwatch, Advanced Insights, Long-Lasting Battery, Slate Gray by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** € 496.57 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/451021055-forerunner-255-gps-running-smartwatch-advanced-insights-long-lasting-battery)

## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Lightweight & Durable:** Slim, 41mm or 46mm design with sunlight-readable display and water resistance for all conditions.
- • **Seamless Connectivity:** Bluetooth syncs effortlessly with your smartphone for notifications, music & Garmin Coach plans.
- • **Data-Driven Performance:** Personalized daily workouts & race predictions adapt to your progress in real-time.
- • **Endurance That Keeps Up:** Up to 14 days in smartwatch mode & 30 hours GPS for marathon-level stamina.
- • **Insightful Wellness Tracking:** Morning report with HRV status offers a holistic view of sleep, recovery & readiness.

## Overview

The Garmin Forerunner 255 is a sleek GPS running smartwatch designed for serious athletes and fitness enthusiasts. It features a sunlight-visible color display, up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, and advanced health metrics including heart rate variability and sleep tracking. Adaptive daily workouts and race planning tools help optimize training, while Bluetooth connectivity enables music playback and smart notifications. Water-resistant and lightweight, it’s built to support your performance and recovery every step of the way.

## Description

Run at a higher level with the Forerunner® 255 smartwatch. These running smartwatches help you train and recover smarter with training status, running power, multi-band GPS and daily suggested workouts that adapt to your performance and goals. Plus, other new features — such as race widget — help you plan your race-day strategy, and morning report with HRV status reveals your overall health alongside the day ahead. And with Garmin Pay™ contactless payments with a supported card, it’s never been easier to buy that post-workout coffee — no matter how you work out — with more than 30 activity profiles, including triathlon, cycling, swimming and more. With Forerunner 255, you can get a continuous picture of your health, from training and recovery to sleep quality and overall wellness — and with up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode.

Review: Great watch! - This is a great watch. I've had it for over two years now and just getting around to writing a review because I wanted to see if it stood the test of time. It does. Pros: it's not too big, all the features work flawlessly (music, gps, etc), and most importantly the battery life is spectacular and has not degraded in the years I have owned it. I wear this watch every day and I only charge it maybe once a month. The GPS is accurate, but I did not use it as much as I thought I might (I am a geology student and have to take coordinates regularly, real coordinates, not something on a navigation app). The thing is my iPhone is just as accurate (using specialized geology apps) and much easier to use. I don't use any of my real GSP units either. Guess that is the state of the art of GPS. Cons: I think the rubber band they ship it with leave much to be desired. I bought an aftermarket band with a velcro closure and problem is solved. And, It really does take a while to figure out how to use everything. It is not exactly intuitive and I still get lost in the menus. I'd buy it again.
Review: Well Worth the Money - I LOVE this watch. I've been debating buying a running watch for so many years now and finally decided to do it. I have been doing marathon training and this watch has aided me plentifully. It has cool features when you record runs where it'll tell you every time you finish a "lap" which you can set the distance for - so during a long 10 mile run I have it set to tell me every time I finish 1 mile and what pace I finished it at. It also has cool badges you unlock when you run certain distances, and it will notify you every time you recorded a new personal best mile, 5k, 10k, half marathon, etc. during any long run. It displays a very accurate heartrate as well which I've tested multiple times and it's always within 5 of what I measure manually. You have to download Garmin Connect and Garmin Connect IQ on your phone which can then be used to download your favorite music app right to your watch (I use Spotify). From there, you can download your music/playlists/podcasts/audiobooks right to your watch. You can leave your phone at home then for long runs and just have your watch and your headphones with you; which is a lifesaver personally lol. The second you get back home from a run, it'll connect back to your phone and send the data over immediately. On your phone you can then see all your runs, as well as the pace, average heartrate, calories burned, and a few other cool measures. It can also record your sleep and give feedback on the quality of it, length, etc. but I have yet to use this feature. I sleep like a rock and can easily tell how well I slept when I wake up haha. I highly recommend this product. If you are on the fence as I was for so long, GET IT

## 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 46 mm and 41 mm
- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09WTP57Z5 |
| Additional Features | Built-in Sports Apps, Daily Suggested Workouts, HRV Status, Morning Report, Race Adaptive Training Plans |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Band Color | Slate Gray |
| Band Length | 220 Millimeters |
| Band Material Type | Silicone |
| Band Width | 22 Millimeters |
| Battery Average Life | 14 days |
| Battery Capacity | 223 Milliamp Hours |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,081 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #57 in Smartwatches |
| Brand | Garmin |
| Built-In Media | Forerunner 255/255s; Charging/data Cable; documentation |
| Case Material Type | Resin |
| Color | Slate Gray |
| Communication Feature | Email, Notification, Text Message |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB |
| Controller Type | Touchscreen, other |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,928 Reviews |
| Display Type | Sunlight-Visible, Transflective Memory-in-Pixel (MIP) |
| GPS Geotagging Functionality | GPS Enabled |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00753759279837 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Item Dimensions | 1.8 x 1.8 x 0.5 inches |
| Item Type Name | Running Smartwatch |
| Item Weight | 1.7 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 4 GB |
| Metrics Measured | Heart Rate,Step Count,Calorie Tracker,Sleep Monitor,Blood Oxygen SpO2 |
| Model Name | Forerunner 255 |
| Model Number | 010-02641-00 |
| Operating System | Garmin OS |
| Resolution | 260 x 260 |
| Screen Size | 1.3 Inches |
| Shape | Heart |
| Special Feature | Built-in Sports Apps, Daily Suggested Workouts, HRV Status, Morning Report, Race Adaptive Training Plans Special Feature Built-in Sports Apps, Daily Suggested Workouts, HRV Status, Morning Report, Race Adaptive Training Plans See more |
| Sport Type | Exercise & Fitness, Outdoor Lifestyle, Running, Track & Field, Training |
| Style Name | Non-Music |
| Supported Application | GPS |
| Supported Satellite Navigation System | GPS |
| Target Audience | Unisex Adults |
| UPC | 753759279837 |
| Unit Count | 1.00 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited warranty |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Waterproof Rating | IP67 |
| Wearable Computer Type | Smart Watch |
| Wireless Communication Standard | Bluetooth |
| Wireless Compability | Bluetooth |
| Wireless Provider | du |

## Product Details

- **Battery Capacity:** 223 Milliamp Hours
- **Battery Cell Composition:** Lithium Ion
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth, USB
- **GPS:** GPS Enabled
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 4 GB
- **Operating System:** Garmin OS
- **Screen Size:** 1.3 Inches
- **Shape:** Heart
- **Wireless Communication Standard:** Bluetooth

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great watch!
*by B***S on November 14, 2025*

This is a great watch. I've had it for over two years now and just getting around to writing a review because I wanted to see if it stood the test of time. It does. Pros: it's not too big, all the features work flawlessly (music, gps, etc), and most importantly the battery life is spectacular and has not degraded in the years I have owned it. I wear this watch every day and I only charge it maybe once a month. The GPS is accurate, but I did not use it as much as I thought I might (I am a geology student and have to take coordinates regularly, real coordinates, not something on a navigation app). The thing is my iPhone is just as accurate (using specialized geology apps) and much easier to use. I don't use any of my real GSP units either. Guess that is the state of the art of GPS. Cons: I think the rubber band they ship it with leave much to be desired. I bought an aftermarket band with a velcro closure and problem is solved. And, It really does take a while to figure out how to use everything. It is not exactly intuitive and I still get lost in the menus. I'd buy it again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well Worth the Money
*by T***E on July 31, 2025*

I LOVE this watch. I've been debating buying a running watch for so many years now and finally decided to do it. I have been doing marathon training and this watch has aided me plentifully. It has cool features when you record runs where it'll tell you every time you finish a "lap" which you can set the distance for - so during a long 10 mile run I have it set to tell me every time I finish 1 mile and what pace I finished it at. It also has cool badges you unlock when you run certain distances, and it will notify you every time you recorded a new personal best mile, 5k, 10k, half marathon, etc. during any long run. It displays a very accurate heartrate as well which I've tested multiple times and it's always within 5 of what I measure manually. You have to download Garmin Connect and Garmin Connect IQ on your phone which can then be used to download your favorite music app right to your watch (I use Spotify). From there, you can download your music/playlists/podcasts/audiobooks right to your watch. You can leave your phone at home then for long runs and just have your watch and your headphones with you; which is a lifesaver personally lol. The second you get back home from a run, it'll connect back to your phone and send the data over immediately. On your phone you can then see all your runs, as well as the pace, average heartrate, calories burned, and a few other cool measures. It can also record your sleep and give feedback on the quality of it, length, etc. but I have yet to use this feature. I sleep like a rock and can easily tell how well I slept when I wake up haha. I highly recommend this product. If you are on the fence as I was for so long, GET IT

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely love this watch as an activity and wellness tool
*by K***D on September 4, 2023*

I am not a runner but I have been considering a Garmin watch for a long time because I am usually an active hiker. I haven't been as active for a while and I feel like the wellness tracking this device offers is helping me back on track. This has been one of those purchases that I wish I had pulled the trigger on sooner now that I have it. Combined with the web app I really love the amount of detail that I can get and the variety of things I can easily track. I've found the GPS tracking on my longer walks to be very accurate so far. I also enjoy the variety of customization options both native to the watch and through Connect IQ score. I know that the sleep, stress, body battery, etc, are not the most accurate, but they are still a great tool for getting a rough idea of where I can improve. For me, being called out by something as neutral as data is very helpful and I appreciate being able to see trends and make note of things that I could change for the better. I do have to take some of the body measurements with a grain of salt because of medications that I take, like the HRV-based stress readings (always high for me), so you should take that into consideration if you are prescribed any kind of medication that either stimulates or sedates. I am so glad I went with the smaller model, I am a petite person and it feels like the perfect size for my wrist. I don't find it to be obtrusive at all. I don't love the silicone band and went with an alternative that looks better at the office and doesn't bother my skin as much.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-24*