An all-around multisport triathlon watch is now the Forerunner 255. Even though it has Garmin’s top-tier multi-band/dual-frequency GPS chipset, it can now operate, ride, and glide with the most advanced of them. This is not only Garmin’s most affordable comprehensive multisport watch, but it’s also the least expensive watch we’ve noticed available from any manufacturer with this ability. Willing to know more about this powerful smartwatch? Let’s get started!
Design
The Forerunner 255’s design has not undergone modifications that much. Five buttons remain for management: two on the right and three on the left. The whole data panel is customizable, just like previous Garmin watches, and similar to the company’s recently released models, you can now make changes both on the watch and through the Garmin Connect program.
Everyone regarded the color MIP screen on the Forerunner 255S and 255 to be easily readable in all lighting circumstances, even under intense sunlight. The overall dimension of this 46mm Forerunner 255 is 1.3 inches.
Sports Features
The primary purpose of a sports watch is to track sporting events. All of the features you would anticipate from the Forerunner line are present on the Forerunner 255, including various athletic modes: Run, Track Run, eBike, Indoor Bike, Running, Triathlon, Open Water Swim, Track Run, Indoor Track, Ultra Run, Virtual Run, Indoor Track, Trail Run, and more.
In terms of fitness perfection, the Forerunner 255 might assist you in getting ready for a major effort with its advised workouts, updated race calendar, and race countdown displays. A projected time of completion for the marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances is provided using an innovative race forecasting gadget.
Battery life
Comparing the Forerunner 255 to its earlier version, Garmin has increased the duration of the battery. With a GPS rechargeable battery of 30 hours, the Forerunner 255 outlasts the Forerunner 245 by 25 hours and offers an average battery life of 14 days, which is twice the duration of the Forerunner 245. The watch recovered from empty to completely charged in a matter of hours, and it was found the durations were fairly precise throughout testing.
Undoubtedly, the Garmin Forerunner 255 is gaining ground on more costly watches due to its athletic features and fitness tracking. This watch is an appropriate buy if these are the only items that you are interested in. Furthermore, because of its lightweight plastic design, its heart-rate precision may even surpass that of the bulkier watches.
The 255’s relatively rudimentary breadcrumb/direction arrow navigation and lack of mapping are the only things lacking in this region. This will be a hindrance to your ability to run or ride along paths you are unfamiliar with.
