{"id":16202,"date":"2022-06-02T07:22:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T05:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitness-tracker-test.info\/?p=16202"},"modified":"2022-07-10T10:16:54","modified_gmt":"2022-07-10T08:16:54","slug":"garmin-forerunner-255","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitness-tracker-test.info\/en\/garmin-forerunner-255\/","title":{"rendered":"Garmin Forerunner 255 &#8211; Revamped with more features and battery life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Runners have had to wait a long time for the Garmin Forerunner 255 since its predecessor has been released three years ago. Today, Garmin has unveiled the Forerunner 255 which seems to be more grown up than ever, so that it may become one of the most popular sports watches once again. You can find all information about the mid-ranged sports watch here.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Garmin started this sports year with a bang and released two new outdoor sports watches in the premium segment &#8211; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-tracker-test.info\/en\/garmin-fenix-7\/\" title=\"Garmin Fenix 7 \u2013 Find all information, features and specs\">Fenix 7<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-tracker-test.info\/en\/garmin-epix-2\/\" title=\"Garmin Epix 2 \u2013 Premium sports watch with AMOLED display\">Epix Gen 2<\/a>. With the vivomove Sport and the vivosmart 5, Garmin complemented its product range on the lower end. <\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-571963273\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/garmin\/forerunner-255\/garmin-forerunner-255-range.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Garmin Forerunner 255 (Source: Garmin)'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-571963273\" alt='Garmin Forerunner 255 (Source: Garmin)' title='Garmin Forerunner 255 (Source: Garmin)' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/garmin\/forerunner-255\/garmin-forerunner-255-range.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/garmin\/forerunner-255\/garmin-forerunner-255-range.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/garmin\/forerunner-255\/garmin-forerunner-255-range.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/garmin\/forerunner-255\/garmin-forerunner-255-range.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/garmin\/forerunner-255\/garmin-forerunner-255-range.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='433' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-571963273\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Garmin Forerunner 255 (Source: Garmin)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Forerunner 255 is a mid-range sports watch that addresses the needs of ambitious athletes, especially runners. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-tracker-test.info\/en\/garmin-forerunner-955\/\" title=\"Garmin Forerunner 955\">Forerunner 955<\/a>, that has been released today as well, is even more sophisticated, feature-rich and expensive. <\/p>\n<h2 data-toc-id='xkzax'>Garmin Forerunner 255 &#8211; Two sizes, four variants<\/h2>\n<p>When Garmin released the Forerunner 245 in April 2019, buyers could choose between the standard model and the Forerunner 245 Music. The music edition allows for storing and playing back MP3s and offline playlists from Amazon Music, Spotify, and Deezer.<\/p>\n<p>Although Garmin no longer separates music and non-music on many models, the differentation remains on the Forerunner 255. In addition, Garmin announced the Forerunner 255 in two different sizes, as the company has done for years with other models. In the end, customer have to choose between:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"strong\">\n<li>Forerunner 255S<\/li>\n<li>Forerunner 255S Music<\/li>\n<li>Forerunner 255<\/li>\n<li>Forerunner 255 Music<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-toc-id='9XjWu'>Forerunner 255 &#8211; Basic specs<\/h3>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-216\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-216 tablepress-grid cols-5\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Forerunner 245<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Forerunner 255S<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Forerunner 255<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Forerunner 955<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Display<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">transfl. MIP display<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">transfl. MIP display<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">transfl. MIP display<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">transfl. MIP display<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Display size<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1,2\"<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1,1\"<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1,3\"<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">1.3\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Display glas<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Gorilla Glas 3<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Gorilla Glas 3<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Gorilla Glas 3<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Gorilla Glas DX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Resolution<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">240 x 240<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">218 x 218<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">260 x 260<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">260 x 260<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Pixel density<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">200 PPI<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">200 PPI<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">200 PPI<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">200 PPI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dimensions<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">42.3 x 42.3 x 12.2 mm<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">41 x 41 x 12.4 mm<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">45.6 x 45.6 x 12.9 mm<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">46.5 x 46.5 x 14.4 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Weight<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">38.5 g<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">39 g<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">49 g<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">53 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Wristband<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">20 mm <br \/>\nQuick Release<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">18 mm <br \/>\nQuick Release<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">22 mm <br \/>\nQuick Release<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">22 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Water resistent<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">5 ATM<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">5 ATM<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5 ATM<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">5 ATM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>There has been little innovation relating to transflective MIP displays so the display of the Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 255 are pretty similar. At 1.3 inches, the Forerunner 255&#8217;s display has been enlarged, while the Forerunner 255S&#8217; display shrinks to 1.1 inches.<\/p>\n<p>Those who were hoping for an AMOLED display might be disappointed.<\/p>\n<h3 data-toc-id='tM5AK'>Forerunner 255 &#8211; Battery life<\/h3>\n<p>Battery life has been improved in general. While there are only minor improvements when using GPS, the battery life in smartwatch mode has been doubled, which is great as you have to charge your watch every 14 days only.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-223\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-223 tablepress-grid cols-5\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Forerunner 245<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Forerunner 255S<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Forerunner 255<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Forerunner 955<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Smartwatch mode<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">max. 7 days<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">max. 12 days<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">max. 14 days<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">max. 15 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">GPS<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">max. 24 hours<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">max. 26 hours<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">max. 30 hours<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">max. 42 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">GPS + music<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">max. 6 hours<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">max. 6.5 hours<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">max. 6.5 hours<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">max. 8.5 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">all GNSS<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">max. 20 hours<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">max. 25 hours<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">all GNSS + multi-band<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">max. 13 hours<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">max. 16 hours<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">max. 20 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">all GNSS + multi-band + music<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\">max. 8.5 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>The empty table cell indicate that the watch either doesn&#8217;t not support the respective mode or Garmin hasn&#8217;t published any numbers.<\/p>\n<h3 data-toc-id='qtefo'>Forerunner 255 &#8211; Connectivity<\/h3>\n<p>There are no real surprises concerning the sports watch&#8217;s connectivity, except for the multi-band support. Multi-band capabilities (aka L1\/L5) allow for using L1 and L5 frequencies. By doing so, the position tracking is supposed to significantly enhance. It&#8217;s of advantage when it&#8217;s being used in environments where the satellite signal is week or it&#8217;s being reflected a lot (e.g. by trees, buildings, canyons). At the same time, the multi-band feature puts more load on the battery.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-221\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-221 tablepress-grid cols-5\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Forerunner 245<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Forerunner 255S<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Forerunner 255<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Forerunner 955<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">GPS<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">GLONASS<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Galileo<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Multi-Band<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">-<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">ANT+<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Bluetooth<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">WI-FI<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">music edition only<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">music edition only<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">music edition only<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2 data-toc-id='CM8Hq'>Garmin Forerunner 255 &#8211; New and noteworthy features<\/h2>\n<p>The Forerunner 255&#8217;s features are based on its three-year-old predecessor, and yet some new functions have been added:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-222\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-222 tablepress-grid cols-5\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Forerunner 245<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Forerunner 255S<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Forerunner 255<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Forerunner 955<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">SpO2 sensor<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Pre-installed sport profiles<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">15+<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">30+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">30+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">45+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Maps<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">-<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">-<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">-<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Training effect (aerob)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Training effect (anaerobic)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Training status<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Training load<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HRV status<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">-<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Real-Time stamina<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">-<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">-<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">-<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Running power<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">-<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">VO2max<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Suggested workout <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Race widget<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">-<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Barom. altimeter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">-<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Gyroscope sensor<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">-<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">-<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">-<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Garmin Music<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">music edition only<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">music edition only<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">music edition only<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Garmin Pay<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">-<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Morning Report<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">-<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Running Dynamics<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Incident detection<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<div id=\"ftt-image-642819516\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/garmin\/forerunner-255\/garmin-forerunner-255-metrics.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Garmin Forerunner 255 (Source: Garmin)'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-642819516\" loading='lazy' alt='Garmin Forerunner 255 (Source: Garmin)' title='Garmin Forerunner 255 (Source: Garmin)' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/garmin\/forerunner-255\/garmin-forerunner-255-metrics.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/garmin\/forerunner-255\/garmin-forerunner-255-metrics.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/garmin\/forerunner-255\/garmin-forerunner-255-metrics.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/garmin\/forerunner-255\/garmin-forerunner-255-metrics.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/garmin\/forerunner-255\/garmin-forerunner-255-metrics.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='345' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-642819516\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Garmin Forerunner 255 (Source: Garmin)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Let&#8217;s briefly discuss the most important points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 data-toc-id='il0bN'>Morning Report<\/h3>\n<p>The morning report has been introduced with the Garmin Lily. It is presented after waking up and includes a greeting, a short weather report, the sleep score, the body battery score, upcoming appointments for the day and information about the menstrual cycle, if applicable. The Forerunner 255 offers this brief summary at the start of the day as well and includes additional metrics such as HRV status and training status. The report can be customized according to one&#8217;s needs.<\/p>\n<li>\n<h3 data-toc-id='c7Q7t'>HRV status<\/h3>\n<p>The HRV status (HRV &#8211; heart rate variability) is a new metric that is available on the Forerunner 255. HRV usually is a good indicator about health, fitness and recovery. The HRV is recorded during the night and Garmin determines a nightly average, as well as a seven-day baseline. The results are displayed in three ways: First, you can see last night&#8217;s HRV graph with the average and maximum value. Second, you can compare last night&#8217;s value with your seven-day baseline, and third, you can see your average HRV value for the last seven days. Additionally there is a view giving you some textual information about how your last night&#8217;s HRV relates to your training status.\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 data-toc-id='NKctb'>Race Widget<\/h3>\n<p>The Race Widget is a new view that can be accessed from the watchface. It contains race-related training tips, daily suggested workouts, weather forecast, and the estimated finish times based on the course, your training and fitness.\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 data-toc-id='PAcdo'>Running Power<\/h3>\n<p>Stryd, Coros and also Polar have been ahead of Garmin when it comes to running power using one device only. An app driven solution to Garmin&#8217;s more expensive devices has never been really convincing. However, the Forerunner 255 supports Running Power when used with an external sensor. This could either be a Running Dynamics Pod or a compatible heart rate strap. It&#8217;s not really what a lot of people are longing for but it is a first step towards a full integration into Garmin&#8217;s sports watches.\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 data-toc-id='WATYK'>Garmin Pay<\/h3>\n<p>Not entirely new but new to the Forerunner 255 (FR245 doesn&#8217;t have it) is Garmin Pay. The NFC based solution allows for contactless payments, whether you are on the move or just have forgotten your wallet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><H2>Features that didn&#8217;t make it to the Forerunner 255<\/h2>\n<p>With every new product there are rumors about features that are said to be sported by the product but never made it. This accounts for the Forerunner 255 as well.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 data-toc-id='9KvtL'>Real-time stamina<\/h3>\n<p>Real-time stamina has been introduced along the Fenix 7 and Epix Gen 2. The runner-centric metric indicates how much stamina is left at a given pace.<\/p>\n<p>Although this feature suits even the mid-ranged Forerunner models well, it&#8217;s available on Forerunner 955, Fenix 7 and Epix Gen 2 only.\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-toc-id='7iG09'>Prices and Availability<\/h2>\n<p>To be honest, the Forerunner 255 comes in with a remarkable (not to say high) price tag. The Forerunner 255 \/ 255S both are $349.99, while the models with music support are $399.99. The watch feels even more expensive when you consider that the Forerunner 955 starts at $499.99. <\/p>\n<p>The Forerunner 255 is available in the following colors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Forerunner 255<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>slate\/black<\/li>\n<li>blue\/black<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forerunner 255 Music<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>light gray\/black<\/li>\n<li>rose\/black<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forerunner 255S<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>black<\/li>\n<li>whitestone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forerunner 255S Music<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>black<\/li>\n<li>whitestone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ftt-affiliate-container aap-template-84783\" data-aap-links=\"{&quot;DE&quot;:&quot;amzn.to\/3ulv6ax&quot;,&quot;GB&quot;:&quot;amzn.to\/3H72Q2n&quot;,&quot;US&quot;:&quot;amzn.to\/3z6UaoD&quot;,&quot;FB&quot;:&quot;amzn.to\/3ulv6ax&quot;}\">\n\t<div class=\"ftt-affiliate-background cf gradient-background pointer\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ftt-affiliate-logo\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ftt-affiliate-info\">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"headline\">Garmin Forerunner 255<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ftt-affiliate-grid\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"cta1\" href=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t   data-link=\"amazon\"\n\t\t\t\t\t   data-product=\"Garmin Forerunner 255\"\n\t\t\t\t\t   data-origin=\"amazon-footer-blau-en\"\n\t\t\t\t\t   data-aap-link\n\t\t\t\t\t   onclick=\"__t('Produktbox (EN)', 'Garmin Forerunner 255 - Bewertungen (EN)', this)\"\n\t\t\t\t\t   rel=\"external nofollow noopener sponsored\"\n\t\t\t\t\t   target=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t   title=\"Check additional ratings on Amazon\">Check additional ratings<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"cta2\" href=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t   data-link=\"amazon\"\n\t\t\t\t\t   data-product=\"Garmin Forerunner 255\"\n\t\t\t\t\t   data-origin=\"amazon-footer-blau-en\"\n\t\t\t\t\t   data-aap-link\n\t\t\t\t\t   onclick=\"__t('Produktbox (EN)', 'Garmin Forerunner 255 - Kaufen (EN)', this)\"\n\t\t\t\t\t   rel=\"external nofollow noopener sponsored\"\n\t\t\t\t\t   target=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t   title=\"Buy on Amazon\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div style=\"font-size: 13px; opacity: 0.5; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center\">This website is reader-powered. If you buy something using the links above, I will earn a small commission that helps to keep this website ad-free and running.<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ftt-affiliate-link\">* Affiliate Link<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>By the way, the recommended HR strap \/ Running Dynamics Pod are available for way less:<\/p>\n<div class=\"aap-template-22738\" data-aap-links=\"{&quot;DE&quot;:&quot;amzn.to\/2ZS0c9Z&quot;,&quot;GB&quot;:&quot;amzn.to\/3OSOQep&quot;,&quot;US&quot;:&quot;amzn.to\/3GOMHwB&quot;,&quot;FB&quot;:&quot;amzn.to\/2ZS0c9Z&quot;}\">\n        <div class=\"bf-grid\">\n                            <div class=\"bf-name\">Garmin HRM-Pro strap<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"bf-button-grid\">\n                        <a class=\"cta2\"\n                           href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3wWZSbp\"\n                           onclick=\"__t('Check on Amazon', 'Garmin HRM-Pro strap - Kaufen', this)\"\n                           data-link=\"amazon\"\n                           data-product=\"Garmin HRM-Pro\"\n                           data-origin=\"black-friday\"\n                           data-aap-link\n                           rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\n                           title=\"Check price and ratings on Amazon\">Check on\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n<div class=\"aap-template-22738\" data-aap-links=\"{&quot;DE&quot;:&quot;amzn.to\/3NJUkX7&quot;,&quot;GB&quot;:&quot;amzn.to\/3VNW5Xz&quot;,&quot;US&quot;:&quot;amzn.to\/3aaGrTf&quot;,&quot;FB&quot;:&quot;amzn.to\/3NJUkX7&quot;}\">\n        <div class=\"bf-grid\">\n                            <div class=\"bf-name\">Garmin Running Dynamics Pod<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"bf-button-grid\">\n                        <a class=\"cta2\"\n                           href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3wWZSbp\"\n                           onclick=\"__t('Check on Amazon', 'Garmin Running Dynamics Pod - Kaufen', this)\"\n                           data-link=\"amazon\"\n                           data-product=\"Garmin Running Dynamics Pod\"\n                           data-origin=\"black-friday\"\n                           data-aap-link\n                           rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\n                           title=\"Check price and ratings on Amazon\">Check on\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n<div id=\"reader-power\">\n<h2 style=\"text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.1em; padding-top:8px\" data-toc-id='1NELs'>One more thing...<\/h2>\n<p>\n    Can you imagine that this is a privately-run website? 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