Garmin Forerunner 255S Music

41 mm
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Product details

Touchscreen: No, Connectivity options: ANT+, Bluetooth, Compass: Yes, Running time in GPS mode: 5.5 h, Running time without GPS: 288 h, Water protection strength: Rain/showers, Swimming.

Key specifications

Smartwatch functions
Datebooks, 
Emergency call function, 
Find my phone, 
Music functionalities, 
Weather
Health functions
Heart rate measurement
Activities
Golf, 
Running, 
Swimming
Operating system compatibility
Android, 
iOS
Wristband material
Silicone
Case material
Carbon
Item number
21982291

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
010-02641-32
Release date
28.2.2024

Colour

Exact colour description
Black

Target group

Target group
Adults

Watch properties

Watch type
Sports watch
Durability
Waterproof (5 ATM)
Protection type (IP code)
Waterproof
Operating system
Garmin
Operating system compatibility
Android, 
iOS
Integrated components
Microphone, 
Speakers

Functions

Smartwatch functions
Datebooks, 
Emergency call function, 
Find my phone, 
Music functionalities, 
Weather
Health functions
Heart rate measurement
Activities
Golf, 
Running, 
Swimming
Payment service
Garmin Pay
Sensors
Accelerometer, 
Barometer Sensor, 
Compass, 
Gyro sensor, 
Heart rate sensor
Localisation technology
Galileo, 
GLONASS, 
GPS

Display properties

Time display
Digital
Screen technology
MIP display
Display size (inches)
1.10"
Image resolution
260 x 260 pixels

Wristband properties

Wristband colour
Black
Wristband material
Silicone
Wristband size
One size
Strap description
Sports bracelet
Strap fastener
Buckle

Case properties

Case colour
Black
Case material
Carbon
Glass
Gorilla Glass 3
Shape of watch
Round
Case diameter
41 mm
Case thickness
12.90 mm

Connectivity

Connectivity
ANT+, 
Bluetooth

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
4 GB

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life (without GPS)
12 days
Runtime (in GPS mode)
0.23 days
Standby time
25 h
Battery life
1.25 days
battery runtime
0.04 years

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Amazon Alexa

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Charging/data cable, 
Documentation

Product dimensions

Weight
49 g

Package dimensions

Length
18.70 cm
Width
10.60 cm
Height
6.80 cm
Weight
206 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 7.Huawei
    1,6 %
  • 8.OPPO
    2,1 %
  • 9.Garmin
    2,2 %
  • 10.Amazfit
    2,4 %
  • 10.Google
    2,4 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 19.TCL
    4 days
  • 22.CMF
    6 days
  • 22.Garmin
    6 days
  • 22.Google
    6 days
  • 22.Huawei
    6 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 7.Polar
    3,6 %
  • 8.Coros
    4,6 %
  • 9.Garmin
    4,9 %
  • 10.Hama
    5 %
  • 10.Samsung
    5 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Very good84/100
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Rank 1 out of 6Computer BildTest SmartwatchesReleaseFebruary 2023
  • PositiveLong runtime
  • PositiveMuch adjustable
  • Positivewith music player and pay function
  • NegativeContrastless display without touch screen
  • Negativesomewhat complicated to operate

Garmin's Forerunner models are pleasantly lightweight and packed with exciting functions for training. In the tested, they did their job well. Garmin has improved the overview of the many menus, but the operation remains complicated, especially since the watch can only be controlled via five buttons without a touchscreen.

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