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Garmin Forerunner® 255, GPS Running Smartwatch, Advanced Insights, Long-Lasting Battery, Slate Gray (Renewed)

Based on 66 reviews
Condition: Refurbished - Excellent
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Condition
Refurbished - Excellent
Model
Forerunner 255
Storage
4 GB
Screen size
1.3 in
Weight
1.7 oz
Special Feature
GPS
Map Type
Road
In the box
Forerunner 255/255sCharging/data Cabledocumentation
Warranty
90 days limited warranty
Works with
Smartphone

Features 5

  • Built with a slim design and a full-color always-on display that is light on the wrist and easy to read even in direct sunlight, with 46mm and 41mm sizes available
  • When using a Running Dynamics Pod or HRM-Pro monitor (sold separately), get advanced operating dynamics including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio, and more
  • Forerunner 255 provides up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode for a complete picture of your health, from sleep to workout
  • Morning report summarizes your sleep, HRV status and daily workout suggestion in one place as soon as you wake up (this device is meant to give an estimate of your activity and metrics)

Description

Run at a higher level with the Forerunner 255 smartwatch. These running smartwatches help you train and recover smarter with training status, running power, multi-band GPS and daily suggested workouts that adapt to your performance and goals. Plus, other new features — such as race widget — help you plan your race-day strategy, and morning report with HRV status reveals your overall health alongside the day ahead. And with Garmin Pay contactless payments with a supported card, it’s never been easier to buy that post- workout coffee — no matter how you work out — with more than 30 activity profiles, including triathlon, cycling, swimming and more. With Forerunner 255, you can get a continuous picture of your health, from training and recovery to sleep quality and overall wellness — and with up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode.

Specs 29

Brand Garmin
Model Name Forerunner 255
Screen Size 1.3 inches
Special Feature GPS
Connectivity Technology Bluetooth, USB
Map Type Road
Battery Life 336 hours
Mounting Type Wrist Mount

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Review Image by Hank
In very good condition just like new. It is a better choice for self use. This mip screen is not so bright but power save. So it can always on with just a little light without the backlight of itself. This watch becomes my daily watch instead of Apple Watch Ultra which I used for several years. Bored of frequently charging. Garmin is better for sports data recording and health analysis. Hope Garmin can develop more mip screen models especially for the forerunner series. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2026 by Hank
2 month review -
I've worn this watch daily for about two months now - a couple observations: If I hadn't explicitly purchased a "refurbished" item, I wouldn't know that it wasn't brand new. It came in sealed packaging with all the listed accessories, had no signs of wear or use, and battery life was better than advertised. The 255 screen is a "MIP" screen - which looks a bit like green or brown e-ink. The screen is an always-on style that is extremely bright and legible, but has poor color fidelity and no touch functionality. Despite the lack of touch, the watch is still pretty easy to use once you memorize the buttons. You get five buttons on the side of the watch like a G-Shock or similar "tough" product - three on the left, two on the right. The buttons control watch face luminosity, up/down the app menu, a "start workout" button, and a "back" button. The exchange is strong battery life - I get two weeks between charges with 3 to 4 runs long (45+ minute) runs per week. If you're looking for a touch screen or AMOLED screen with better color fidelity, you want the 265 model - but be forewarned that you'll probably have a bit less battery life, less brightness under direct sunlight, and the touch/gesture controls on the 265 can be finicky. In terms of comfort, this is probably the most "comfortable" fitness wearable I've tried thus far (and I've long-term reviewed multiple Apple watches, multiple Amazfit bands, and a Whoop strap all within the last 3 years). The watch itself weighs next to nothing and the included band is equally light with a lot of flexibility and an uncommon amount of adjustability. I am a casual runner - 3 or 4 30-60 minute runs per week, 8 minute mile pace at the quickest and comfortable in the 11-12 minute mile pace for long/base runs. The GPS and HR tracking accuracy are better than I expected for my use case. Sleep tracking accuracy and "body battery", Garmin's trademarked total wellness variable, have both been pretty complimentary of my existing habits. Garmin's AI "coach" software supplies daily workout suggestions that have convinced me to get moving on days that I otherwise wouldn't have. It's worth noting that this software errs on the side of really high volume, even for beginner runners, and probably over-emphasizes the importance of base and zone 2 running. If you're absolutely just starting out as a runner and using this watch as a personal/motivational tool, I would stick to free beginner programs like Couch to 5K and give your body time to adjust to a running habit before committing to the Garmin AI coach's recommendations. If you're looking for a "smartwatch" and your primary goal with this accessory is not explicitly for tracking runs, bike rides, hikes, or swims, there are better experiences out there from brands like Apple and Samsung. If you're looking for a fitness wearable to get a better picture of your performance stats and overall health, there isn't a better option on the market that I've tried. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2025 by Ryan M
Best Watch EVER
Used Apple Watches for so long. Finally made the switch and I’ll never go back. Looks great. Battery life is amazing 14 days on one charge. Tracking my runs are so accurate now.
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2026 by Nathan Justice
Authentic
Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2026 by DANY CORNIELE
Great watch and training tool.
Excellent purchase. I love the Garmin features on this watch. I use it everyday to track sleep scores and other health parameters. I also use it four to five times a week to track my Surfski and outrigger canoe paddle workouts. I pair it with a chest strap HR monitor and I love the data that it provides. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2025 by Bear
Good watch
Sick budget pick. If youre fairly into running but arent an all star olympic athlete this is the watch for you. Has all the serious functionality of premium watches and leaves the fluff out which, frankly, nobody ever uses anyways. Heart rate seems very accurate. VO2 max and lactic thershold dont seem too far off either. If you can cop this for anything less than 250 you will absolutely not be disappointed ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2025 by Jacob brown
Watch stopped recognizing steps
Product did not last 1 year. Item stoped tracking steps. Reached out to garmin support and followed all instructions but unable to resolve.
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2026 by Maria Ines
Awesome watch
Bought this for my husband and he loves it. Great for workout tracking, keeping up with of texts and so much more. Worth every penny
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2025 by Rebecca
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