Garmin Forerunner 255 Blue
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Improve your running performance with the Garmin Forerunner 255 Blue. You can go running, but also train for triathlons and other multi-sports with this sports watch. That's because you can switch sports profiles with a touch of the button during your workout. With the Forerunner 255, you get updates on your performance and tips to lift your training to a higher level. You can also wear the watch while you sleep to get even more insight into your recovery, health, and training performance. The Forerunner 255 has a 14-day battery life or 30 hours in sports mode. You don't get a touchscreen, so you control the smartwatch with the buttons. You also receive your smartphone messages on your watch, so you always stay up to date.
This watch is recommended for a wrist circumference of 17 to 19cm.
Compatible with operating system | Android, iOS | |
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Height | 46 mm | |
Recommended for wrist circumference | 19 - 22 cm | |
Quality of sports readings | Good | |
Quality of health readings | Good | |
Battery life in time mode | 336 hours | |
Type of heart rate measurement | Optical heart rate measurement | |
Required iPhone model | iPhone 6s or later |
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Simple operation and long battery life
Eric
24 August 2023
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After having had another Garmin for several years, it was effortless to switch to this one. Handy for triathlon.
I already set a PR in my first run, although that may not have been (only) due to the watch ;-)
Stijn
27 December 2023
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In combination with APP (Garmin Connect and Connect IQ), a great partner for all sports.
Leon
23 April 2024
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Thanks to Garmin Pay, it's possible to pay contactless with your Garmin Forerunner 255 Blue. Even without having a wallet or smartphone with you. Want to know more about Garmin Pay and how to install it? Read this article.
Product number | 924768 | |
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Manufacturer code | 010-02641-11 | |
Brand | Garmin | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Compatible with operating system | Android, iOS | |
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Required iPhone model | iPhone 6s or later | |
Required Android version smartphone | Android 7.0 or higher | |
Operating system | Garmin OS | |
Year introduced | 2022 | |
Guaranteed support with updates | 60 months after release date |
Watch case color | Blue | |
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Watch case material | Plastic | |
Watch case shape | Round | |
Height | 46 mm | |
Width | 46 mm | |
Depth | 13 mm | |
Weight | 49 g | |
Size watch case | Large | |
Recommended for wrist circumference | 19 - 22 cm | |
Total storage capacity | 4 GB | |
Shockproof | ||
Controlled via buttons on device |
Watch strap material | Silicone | |
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Watch strap color | Blue | |
Closure type | Buckle | |
Interchangeable watch strap | ||
Compatibility watch strap | Product specific |
Screen type | MIP | |
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Always-on display | ||
Data display | Digital | |
Touchscreen | ||
Color screen | ||
Adjustable watch face | ||
Type of glass | Gorilla glass |
Battery life in time mode | 336 hours | |
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Battery life in sports mode | 25 hours | |
Battery/battery capacity | 180 mAh | |
Energy source solar power | ||
Wireless charging |
Internet connection options | WiFi only | |
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Bluetooth | ||
ANT+ | ||
Independent music player | ||
Music controls | ||
Built-in microphone | ||
Built-in speakers | ||
Spoken directions | ||
Call options | Only answer calls | |
Smartphone notifications | Receive messages | |
Smart reply | ||
App installation possible | ||
Camera operation | ||
NFC | ||
Contactless payment | ||
Contactless payment system | Garmin Pay | |
Country contactless payment | Belgium, The Netherlands |
Pedometer | ||
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Measures distance | ||
Speedometer | ||
Calorie counter | ||
Measures stairs climbed |
Heart rate measurement | ||
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Heart rate zones | ||
Heart rate sensor | Chest strap sold separately, Integrated pulse sensor | |
Type of heart rate measurement | Optical heart rate measurement | |
Heart rate measurement moment | Continuously | |
Irregular heartbeat notification | ||
Heart rate measurement under water |
Quality of health readings | Good | |
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Skin temperature sensor | ||
Oximeter | ||
Blood pressure monitor | ||
EDA sensor | ||
Sleep score | ||
Measure REM sleep | ||
Average heart rate during sleep | ||
Measure recovery during sleep | ||
Menstrual cycle tracking | ||
Pregnancy monitoring |
Quality of sports readings | Good | |
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Recommended for sports | Biking, Fitness, Hiking, Multisport, Outdoor, Running, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Water sports, Winter sports | |
Adjust sport profiles | ||
Manual training programs | ||
Save personal records | ||
Measure fitness age | ||
Recovery advice | ||
Interval training | ||
VO2 max measurement | ||
Automatic pausing | ||
Measures minutes of intensive training | ||
Measures average speed during activity | ||
Lap counter | ||
Race prognosis | ||
Measures step distance | ||
Measure running cadence | ||
Measures swimming distance | ||
Measures swimming speed | ||
Swimming lap counter | ||
ATM score | 5 |
Built-in GPS receiver | ||
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Global satellite navigation system | GLONASS, GPS, Galileo | |
GPS application | Navigation, Route registration |
Compass | ||
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Altimeter | ||
Type of altimeter | Barometric, GPS | |
Accelerometer | ||
Thermometer |
Fall detection | ||
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Alarm function | ||
Geofencing |
