Garmin Forerunner 255: Advanced GPS Smartwatch for Serious Athletes with Triathlon Features
The Garmin Forerunner 255 represents a significant leap in multisport smartwatch technology, offering comprehensive training insights and recovery monitoring in a sleek, tidal blue design. With up to 12 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and advanced features like built-in GPS, heart rate monitoring, and music playback capabilities, this water-resistant smartwatch is engineered for athletes who demand premium performance tracking.
Advanced Training Features and Performance Metrics
Experience unparalleled training support with 30+ built-in sports profiles, including specialized triathlon and open-water swimming modes. The watch's Morning Report provides comprehensive insights into your sleep, HRV status, and daily training outlook. Athletes can benefit from the Race Widget, which offers personalized training tips and completion time predictions based on course details and weather conditions.
Multisport Excellence
Switch seamlessly between activities with one-button transitions, perfect for triathlons, duathlons, and brick workouts. The watch includes built-in Running Power compatibility when paired with a Running Dynamics Pod or HRM-Pro™ monitor, providing real-time metrics of power output during runs.
Key Training Features:
- Daily suggested workouts that adapt to your performance
- Garmin Coach with free adaptive training plans
- Advanced recovery time recommendations
- HRV status monitoring during sleep
Premium Hardware and Durability Specifications
Built with durability in mind, the Forerunner 255 features a 1.3" LCD display (260 x 260 resolution) protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3. The fiber-reinforced polymer case and silicone band ensure comfort during extended wear, while the 5 ATM water resistance rating (up to 164 feet) makes it suitable for swimming and other water activities.
Technical Specifications
The watch includes multiple sensors: heart rate monitor, pulse oximeter, barometer, altimeter, thermometer, and digital compass. With 4GB of built-in memory, Bluetooth connectivity, and NFC capabilities for Garmin Pay™, it offers both athletic and smart features in a lightweight 1.73 oz package.
Smart Features and Connectivity
Beyond its athletic capabilities, the Forerunner 255 functions as a comprehensive smartwatch with text messaging, phone notifications, calendar integration, and music playback features. The device supports wireless connectivity through Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, ensuring seamless synchronization with the Garmin Connect™ smartphone app.
Package Contents and Warranty
The package includes:
- Forerunner 255 Smart Watch
- Charge/data cable
- Documentation
The device comes with a 1-year limited warranty, providing peace of mind for your investment in premium athletic technology.
RUN AT A HIGHER LEVEL
You're making strides. Now, let's take the next step. Get the training and recovery insights you'll need to notch your best time yet.
Get an overview of your sleep, HRV status and daily workout with morning report.
Charge less, train more with up to 12 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 26 hours in GPS mode.
Push your limits with a built-in triathlon feature and 30+ activity profiles.
Plan your strategy with daily suggested workouts, course details and more on the race widget.
Utilize a full suite of advanced metrics and training tools to reach your goals.
Pay for your post-workout coffee with Garmin Pay™ contactless payments.
READY FOR THE LONG RUN
Get an uninterrupted picture of your daily health and nightly sleep with up to 12 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 26 hours in GPS mode.
(ALMOST) AS LIGHT AS A FEATHER
With its sleek design and 1.4 oz weight, you'll almost forget you're wearing Forerunner 255S - even when you're asleep.
SWEAT-READY MATERIALS
Featuring easy-to-use buttons and a silicone band, this watch is ready to wear - and tear - with durable Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3.
Light on the wrist. Not on features. | MORNING REPORT
Receive an overview of your sleep, recovery and training outlook as soon as you wake up - alongside HRV status and weather. You can even customize your report to show you what you want to see.
HRV STATUS
Gain a deeper understanding of your overall health, recovery and training performance through heart rate variability while you sleep, based on technology developed by our Firstbeat Analytics™ team.
BUILT-IN SPORTS APPS
Tap into 30+ built-in activities, including the triathlon and open-water swimming profiles - new to the Forerunner 255 series. For races and brick workouts, transition to the next activity with a single button press.
RACE WIDGET
Get ready for your next race with training tips, personalized daily suggested workouts and completion time predictions based on course details, weather and performance.
DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS
View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run to match your performance and recovery as well as the races coming up in your Garmin Connect™ smartphone app calendar.
GARMIN COACH
Free adaptive training plans include 5K, 10K and half-marathon programs, featuring guidance from expert coaches that adapt to you and your goals.
TRIATHLON AND MULTISPORT PROFILES
Switch between sports with one press by using built-in profiles for triathlons, duathlons, brick workouts and swimruns. Or, create your own custom multisport profiles.
RUNNING POWER
When using a Running Dynamics Pod or HRM-Pro ™ monitor, 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.
RECOVERY TIME
Know how long to recover before your next high-effort workout based on your latest training as well as overall stress, sleep and daily activities outside of workouts.
