Garmin Forerunner 255 // In depth review

[@CashMoneyMoore]

255 is really a beast at it's price point.

[@RunWithMyDog]

Yes that's a crazy upgrade from its predecessor

[@electrobob]

Cool video! I can't tell how close this is to the fenix 6. They are both comparable in price, still a bit less for the '255. Which one would you recommend for running/biking/health tracking?

[@RunWithMyDog]

I'm actually working on a comparison video between them. Stay tuned!

[@holoarcade]

Just bought the 255 :) Waiting it to arrive. Stupid newbie question, which is this website you're using to compare the stats? Thanks!

[@RunWithMyDog]

Enjoy it! I was using quantified self

[@nemanjapetrovic119]

Does it support auto pause and timer delay for swimming like swim2?

[@RunWithMyDog]

Yes it does recognize when you stop at the pool automatically

[@yakiweiss546]

Nice review! I have the FR 745 for about a year. Is switching to the FR255 an upgrade? Thanks!

[@RunWithMyDog]

Thanks! In my opinion yes, since it has some advanced training metrics like HRV and more

[@panoskatotriotis]

Where i can find this wristband?

[@RunWithMyDog]

I bought it on Amazon. I'll add a link to the video description

[@ShalevRosen]

May I ask what your wrist size is?

[@RunWithMyDog]

About 175mm

[@Primetime_dads]

@@electrobob are you saying this will be to big for your wrist

[@nugrahaprihutama8789]

how compare to instinct 2 ? which one is the best ?

[@RunWithMyDog]

It depends on you needs. The instinct 2 is more "bare bones" and rugged with better battery life and monochrome screen, while the 255 is more "luxurious" multi-sport watch

[@MarkKrebs]

I have instinct 2 solar and HRM is just no good in the pool. That's a huge difference. The solar is so good that you'd never have to charge it, in "watch only" mode but if you're training, you'll still need to charge it weekly. Since I'm a swimmer, gonna upgrade. Interested to see if the critical swim speed feature is a good training aid.

[@WariWahab]

Just wondering. Your graphs do look like the time did not align between the strap and the watch. Is this on purpose?

[@RunWithMyDog]

I'm not sure, since it relies on timestamp but I'll surely check it out when I'll make another comparison, thanks

[@ΓιωργοςΚελεπουρης-ψ8τ]

255 or instict2 for trail runner?or both of them are good

[@RunWithMyDog]

Both good for trail running. It depends if you would appreciate better battery life vs. features. I like the fact that I have music on board with my 255

[@Primetime_dads]

945 lte or 255

[@RunWithMyDog]

I prefer the 255. It has updated software and dual frequency GPS

[@Primetime_dads]

@@RunWithMyDog do you think the 945 lte will get the new upgrades

[@nik9401]

Depends how much emphasis you put on the full on maps navigation. For me it’s a must!

[@RunWithMyDog]

@@Primetime_dads I’m afraid not. Maybe some minor updates like bug fixes

[@RunWithMyDog]

@@nik9401 Sure!

[@Fireinthestubble]

Could you expound on the strength? I’m looking to get a watch for my weight training. Thanks.

[@RunWithMyDog]

Yes, I'm planing to release an extensive video about strength training soon

[@desirehd1750]

Can i turn off gps while cycling?

[@RunWithMyDog]

I think you can, from the settings menu

[@lishaishato176]

היי רציתי לשאול אותך משהו אני כבר חודשים וחצי משתמש בשעון הredmi watch 2 lite וזה לא מראה לי את vo2 max, pai , blood oxygen ועוד כמה דברים, כלומר הם רקים רציתי לשאול אם תוכל לעזור לי בנושא אם אפשר לסדר את ואיך אגב הסרטונים שלך ממש טובים 💪

[@RunWithMyDog]

אני לא כל כך מבין בשעון הזה, אבל אתה מוזמן לנסות לשאול. תודה על הפרגון

[@fernandoacebron9498]

Hi. What about sleep accuracy ?anda about swim statics like a anaerobic Umbral , critical swim speed, etc..? My old GF245 has low accuracy at swimming pool , with many laps no recording every day..

[@RunWithMyDog]

The sleep accuracy was quite spot on. The swimming accuracy was better than previous model but still was lacking if you compare to Apple watch

[@נריהשוקרון-ט6ש]

קניתי גרמין 255 מיוזיק כבר בהפעלה הראשונית הבנתי שלא נוח לי שזה בלי טאצ' במגעים. השאלה אם מתרגלים לכפתורים ויש לזה יתרונות או שכדאי ללכת על דגם אחר שהוא כן עם מסך מגע, אם כן על מה היתה ממליץ? התקציב 1400 עושה בעיקר ריצה אופנים וקרוספיט עדיין יכול להחליף .אשמח לעזרה תודה רבה

[@RunWithMyDog]

טאץ זה נחמד כמו למשל ב265 אבל גם ככה בפעילות ספורטיבית זה לא עובד טוב ואז חוזרים לכפתורים

[@Primetime_dads]

I have a question, with garmin it’s always counting extra laps, with that brings said, does it affect your stats in the app.

[@RunWithMyDog]

It does affect. You can adjust post swim. Try to switch to the other hand and see if it helps

[@Primetime_dads]

Does the 7 day load work off of swimming, or only biking and running

[@RunWithMyDog]

It includes all kind of cardio based activities, so swimming is included

[@Primetime_dads]

Does it give you 4 fields when swimming. Because the swim 2 only gives you 3. I can’t tell how much time I got left till the next interval. Like 2x100 at 200 When I do my first 100 and day I got 30 seconds left, it don’t continue to show the timer going up for each interval. It just does total swim time. Made it confusing when I was mid workout. I know I’m the garmin 945 it 4 fields so I can see the interval timer going up so I can tell when I need to go again. I may be doing something wrong but it was hard. So can you get 4 fields on this one

[@RunWithMyDog]

Yes you can use 4 data fields