Resolution
260 x 260 px
Weight
49 g
Design
| Screen Size i | 1.3" (23 others) |
| Display Type i | LCD (150 others) |
| Water resistance i | Waterproof (183 others) |
| Has branded damage resistant glass i | ✔ (65 others) |
| Atm rating i | 5 ATM (36 others) |
| Resolution i | 260 x 260 px (12 others) |
| Watch Band Is Replaceable i | ✔ (161 others) |
| Has a touch screen i | ✖ |
| Weight i | 49 g (2 others) |
Sensors
| Has gps i | ✔ (172 others) |
| Has A Heart Rate Monitor i | ✔ (180 others) |
| Monitors Blood Oxygenation Levels i | ✔ (110 others) |
| Has A Barometer i | ✔ (143 others) |
| Has an accelerometer i | ✔ (164 others) |
| Has a compass i | ✔ (151 others) |
| Has A Temperature Sensor i | ✔ (94 others) |
| Has A Cadence Sensor i | ✖ |
| Has a gyroscope i | ✔ (126 others) |
Activity tracking
| Has A Route Tracker i | ✔ (166 others) |
| Tracks Distance i | ✔ (190 others) |
| Measures Pace i | ✔ (185 others) |
| Has Trackback Mode i | ✔ (116 others) |
| Tracks Your Sleep i | ✔ (158 others) |
| Has multi sport mode i | ✔ (151 others) |
| Detects Activities Automatically i | ✔ (144 others) |
| Tracks Elevation i | ✔ (158 others) |
| Tracks Steps Taken i | ✔ (181 others) |
Connectivity
| Is compatible with ios i | ✔ (170 others) |
| Is compatible with android i | ✔ (169 others) |
| Supports wi fi i | ✔ (90 others) |
| Has a cellular module i | ✖ |
| Supports ant+ i | ✔ (110 others) |
| Has nfc i | ✔ (77 others) |
Battery
| Battery Life i | 14 days (20 others) |
| Battery life with gps on i | 30 hours (6 others) |
| Battery life in training mode i | 20 hours (8 others) |
| Charge time i | 2 hours (28 others) |
| Has wireless charging i | ✖ |
| Has A Solar Power Battery i | ✖ |
| Has a rechargeable battery i | ✔ (176 others) |
App & Software
| Provides Activity Reports i | ✔ (173 others) |
| Has Inactivity Alerts i | ✔ (146 others) |
| Counts How Many Calories You've Burned i | ✔ (188 others) |
| Has Goal Setting i | ✔ (172 others) |
| Has Achievements i | ✔ (162 others) |
| Free App i | ✔ (156 others) |
| Has Exercise Diary i | ✔ (157 others) |
| Ad free i | ✔ (155 others) |
| Has Weight Tracking i | ✔ (104 others) |
Miscellaneous
| Has a battery level indicator i | ✔ (202 others) |
| Is compatible with windows i | ✔ (80 others) |
| Has Auto Pause i | ✔ (143 others) |
| Compatible With External Heart Rate Monitors i | ✔ (156 others) |
| Available on pc i | ✔ (118 others) |
| Compatible With Smart Scales i | ✔ (106 others) |
| Is compatible with mac os x i | ✔ (77 others) |
| Has an external memory slot i | ✖ |
| Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack i | ✖ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the battery life in training mode of the Garmin Forerunner 255?
At 20 hours, the Garmin Forerunner 255 is 53% below the category average for battery life in training mode, ranking #56 out of 83 — see ranking sports watch products.
What is the battery life of the Garmin Forerunner 255?
At 14 days, the Garmin Forerunner 255 is 50% below the category average for battery life, ranking #83 out of 163 — see ranking sports watch products.
What is the battery life with gps on of the Garmin Forerunner 255?
At 30 hours, the Garmin Forerunner 255 is 43% below the category average for battery life with gps on, ranking #87 out of 155 — see ranking sports watch products.
What is the water resistance rating of the Garmin Forerunner 255?
At 5 ATM, the Garmin Forerunner 255 is 40% below the category average for ATM water resistance rating, ranking #81 out of 118 — see ranking sports watch products.
Is the Garmin Forerunner 255 lightweight?
Yes. At 49 g, the Garmin Forerunner 255 is 26% below the category average for weight, ranking #55 out of 197 — see ranking sports watch products.
Does the Garmin Forerunner 255 have wireless charging?
No, the Garmin Forerunner 255 does not have wireless charging. This feature is available in 11% of sports watches.
How does it compare?
How does the Garmin Forerunner 255's battery life with gps on compare to similar sports watchess?
At 30 hours, the Garmin Forerunner 255 leads the Polar M600 (8 hours) by 73%.
How does the Garmin Forerunner 255's ATM water resistance rating compare to similar sports watchess?
At 5 ATM, the Garmin Forerunner 255 trails the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro (10 ATM) by 50%.
How does the Garmin Forerunner 255's weight compare to similar sports watchess?
At 49 g, the Garmin Forerunner 255 leads the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro (83 g) by 41%.
How does the Garmin Forerunner 255's charge time compare to similar sports watchess?
At 2 hours, the Garmin Forerunner 255 leads the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro (2.5 hours) by 20%.