Brilliant review, ordered off the back of this. Thank you!

Finally~~ I was long waiting for Forerunner 255 and this review. I'm glad it was worth waiting for 🙂 Thanks for the great review.

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Sure thing 👍 Thanks!

I did so much research before finding this video and it still told me new things I didn't know. Love it. Thank you.

@DesFit

6 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

I am so disheartened right now with my Apple Watch 6, I deeply regret I ever wasted my money buying it. Basically all the health tracking apps have been outsourced, and you can't buy them, you have to subscribe. I should have done a better research. Garmin seems to be the better option.

@chrisking6448

Жыл бұрын

Wow, really? What do you mean by outsourced health tracking apps? I tried Garmin and Coros and found that once I was done working out, those watches were like a Timex - No value at all. I returned to Apple Watch and find that the frequent charging requirement while annoying is a small price to pay.

@kennyzraht5804

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisking6448 a small (recurring) price to pay on top of the huge price we already paid for the watch. Like back in the day when Apple made crap headphones, but teamed up with Bose. You paid a small fortune for an iPod, then you had to pay some more for decent headphones.

@chrisking6448

Жыл бұрын

Ok….Garmin is certainly tempting me away from Apple with their new lineup however one concern I have about Garmin is support for older devices. Three years down the road and many Garmin users are left with no updates/features. I’m also very curious to see if this rumoured Apple Watch Pro launches in Sept. if it comes with multi-day battery life, I’m in.

@Akademifafi

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisking6448 i still use my venu sq from 2022, my father still use his fenix 3 from 2016. So you should be fine

@Abalone6

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisking6448 i still use my vivoactive 3 from 2018 and it’s doing great. Battery got slightly weaker ( charge it every 4-5 days instead of 7-9 days back then)

Literally the best review

@DesFit

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Great first look and review Des. Been waiting for the 255 and knew you would be the man to go to for an early review. I really think your channel is one of the best for fitness tech. Keep up the good work.

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Dave!

@richardomarch2136

Жыл бұрын

@@DesFit good💚🧡💛🇯🇲

Great video review as always.

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hi! Thanks for the review, as usual enjoyable and informative, as the sisters review of the 955, waiting for the comparison video also! It's some time I don't see reviews of watches which are out of the garmin-polar-suunto-coros realm, which is a pity... Competition is coming! How about trying the Huawei gt runner or GT3 pro, they really seem to have nailed the required accuracy together with plenty of sports/health metrics...

Great review. Thank you!

@DesFit

10 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

great review! thank you

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks!

I’m new to running, and to the Garmin stratosphere (traditional Apple user). After realizing my Apple Watch was not accepted for my first virtual race, I purchased a Forerunner 55. It was awkward getting used to buttons, instead of a touch screen, but I actually like it during racing/training. After watching some reviews, I went ahead and ordered a Forerunner 255/music. I appreciate your review of the major features of both trackers!

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Touchscreens definitely have their place but I'm glad you discovered that buttons tend to work better for workouts! 🤩 Enjoy your new 255 - it provides a lot of running features and thanks!

@dougupload

Жыл бұрын

Great review and similar situation In considering replacing my Apple Watch. I wear it on my right wrist. Will this inhibit any features or ease of use?

I ordered mine today. Great review.

@DesFit

9 ай бұрын

Thanks and enjoy!

@peanutburg1778

3 ай бұрын

​@DesFit is this watch still worth getting in 2024? I read somewhere you only get security updates for 2 years. I like the 265 but I don't want to spend too much money on a watch I'll be replacing every 2 years.

@milanghale719

2 ай бұрын

so did you get it? @@peanutburg1778

Well made video! Something i think wasn't answered: Does de 255M support altitude through GPS? If yes, is it possible to display barometric and GPS altitude simultaneously?

Would to see how this compares to the polar pacer pro :) thanks for your videos they are very informative

anybody else noticed the 65535 day streak for step goal? That's almost 180 years! Probs to you, didn't think you were that old ^^ But jokes aside, great review as always!

Awesome review!!!

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

These are normally early morning releases. You are really hot off the presses. I think the 255 will hit the sweet spot for most people. Great job as always, Des!

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

They chose a much different time than usual, for sure. Thanks John!

@brianrosenberger9485

Жыл бұрын

They already have their videos filmed. They just can’t post them until the embargo is up. They are told when they can drop their videos.

255 is a king now

Great review Des 👍, any plans to compare 255 vs 745 cause both looks very similar in terms of features..

Great review Des! Very intriguing Watch! May have the best bang for the buck of any of their watches. Hope you’re doing well!

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Erik! Ya this watch seriously packs it in. Hope you’re doing well also!

Thanks, great review as always. It really is an amazing upgrade, even though my 245 is still very capable with the software updates. Still, they insist on offering the nicer looking colors only in the music versions - come on Garmin!

@TheFleurianna

Жыл бұрын

Did you experience charging problems with your 245?

@Panos_79

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFleurianna No I haven't, what kind of problems did you have?

@TheFleurianna

Жыл бұрын

Despite of connection to the electricity nest or computer, the watch does not always respond with charging. It also looses USB connection with a computer. Sometimes I leave it to charcmge to see that after 30min battery status didn't change. Sometimes everything goes as it suppose to. I have it for 3 years and only recent month it became so problematic.

@Panos_79

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFleurianna maybe it's the charging cable that causes this problem, do you have access to another cable to see if the problem persists?

@TheFleurianna

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunay not. No one from my friends circles do any sports 🫣

i have the 255 now man......iT IS INCREDIBLE.

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

👍

What a great review. Moving on to the 955 and then the comparison of both. You rock! Thank you

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Glad the info helped! Thanks!

I loved this review thank you! Now I must upgrade to this from my vivoactive 4s😅

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome job. Just nailed and perfectly described the full list. 2 question - 1, great point on 745 futility now, and range of prices ($400 here and $500 955) seems to cut it out of any 755 releases. Thoughts? Maybe they’ll covert the 755 to the FR variant w AMOLED next year or something? At $550? 2, tell me you beat that tall lanky runner (DC) in the race yesterday!

Great review, thanks for your work! How would you compare the FR 255 to the new Polar Pacer Pro?

Hello,.Des, Thanks a ton again for your video ! I saw this again after getting my FR 255 ! A great watch !! Does FR 255 have something called 'pace pro' that was mentioned in FR 245 ?

Hey Des..Great review covering all the features. Can you also talk about the watch screen, visibility in sunlight and touch perfarmance as well?

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Visibility in sunlight is one of the highlight features of a MIP/transflective display such as this, along with the benefit of long battery life. The 255 doesn’t have a touchscreen whereas the 955 does. Hope that helps. Thanks!

Hi Des, Great Review. Can you tell me if the Forerunner 255 will also suggest daily cycling workouts based on training load and training effect and not just daily running workouts based on training load and training effect?

I'm deciding between this and the Venu 2 but definitely still need more reviews and time to decide

@drw1926

Жыл бұрын

Same here.

@towardtheeast

Жыл бұрын

bro, I am more confused with the many options out there, not to mention the fact that once you buy a new watch, in a few months a better smartwatch will leave the others behind. Hate that.

Great review, thanks so much! I am considering buying this watch but wanted to ask first what you thought of its capabilities and accuracy of GPS for open water swimming and what metrics it tracks in that mode - did you look at that at all? Keen to hear your thoughts. :) Thanks so much.

I watched the video, you did a great job. I'm choosing between Polar pacer pro and Garmin Forerunner 255, which do you think is better?

Thanks for the review. Do you know if the new daily suggested workouts, showing what's to come over the next days/weeks will be updated onto the Forerunner 55?

Nice Chanel. Thanks!

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

If you already have the 245 and only do road running, do you think it is worth the upgrade? Keep up the great reviews!

Great! More new models this year. Upgrade version from my 245. Does it have climb tracker?

Thanks for the video very informative, maybe a small correction that satellite system is BeiDou instead of Baidu 11:10

Thank you

Would love to see a FR255 (non music) vs Instinct 2

Thank you for this. Upgraded from a vivoactive 4 to this. Looking forward to a better battery life 😂.

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy 👍

@seph_

Жыл бұрын

The battery life was a lie! Mine only lasts 5-days as smart watch

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

I’d be curious how you have it set up in terms of settings. That’s way under spec.

@seph_

Жыл бұрын

@@DesFit nothing unusual. Just straight out of the box. Do I have to turn off some settings?

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

If that’s the case I’d contact Garmin support as that seems low for out of the box settings.

Great video. Do the buttons require a lot of force to use, and do they control everything; I.e. no swiping?

I really enjoyed this video! Any idea how the heart rate sensor is for swimming?

one major downgrade when switching from 245 to 255 is "back to start" is "tracback" only. Missing direct to start point feature massively. Also, no option for widgets view, just glances.

Really great review as always! I'm not sure if this is right or not, but it seems like the FR 255 has a slightly wider bezel than the FR 245.

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

It's ever so slightly larger but this is also the larger 255 vs the 245 (which is closer in size to the 255S). Thanks!

@desfit great review as usual 👏 if you would have to pick between the 255 and the 745 which one will you pick and why?

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

The 255. It has nearly all the 745 features plus more of the new health/fitness features.

Did you have a chance to test out the music/spotify features? I bought a 245m primarily for this feature and its been frustratingly bad - bad sync issues with spotify and a well known issue on the forums of the bluetooth chipset connecting with most headphones. I've felt that as soon as another watch brand makes a watch that can sync from Spotify I'd abandon Garmin, but maybe they've fixed it now? An easy test is to wear the watch on the opposite wrist from the headphone received (Jabra 65t receiver is in the right earbud, so watch on left wrist) and do things like stretching or even just a different arm motion as you would when running down a hill will take the watch out of range!

As always, simple and straightforward, but very informative. Perfection. Picking your brain: being mostly a mtb rider with a few weekly spinning sessions + some functional training in the mix, I find myself divided between the Instinct 2, this new 255 and a wild card, the Suunto 9 Peak. Which would you recommend me? 😋😎😉👍🏼

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

For MTB I’d probably go for the Instinct 2 mainly due to durability. 👍 Thanks!

@JJMilk

Жыл бұрын

@@DesFit thanks!! 👌🏼

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

@JJMilk

Жыл бұрын

@@DesFit So… followed your advice, and got me a blue Instinct 2 solar edition. Loving it!! 🤩 🙏🏼

Great review. What is the lug-to-lug measurement of 255 please? I want to see if is too wide for my wrist. Thanks.

Hello there.. great review! How this 255 music compare with Venu 2 on daily basis and casual workout like running, cycling and gym?

Hello! :) Wondering if there is an option where I only receive call vibration notifications from whatsapp and regular calls? I don't wan't to receive a vibration notification of messages on my phone because I receive too many and it's a pain if I get those on my watch too... I don't mind to receive them as far as they don't vibrate, but calls should vibrate... Thank you so much :)

Great informative video. How does this compare to Polar V series for a amateur runner looking for good training programmes and basic metrics? Is it worth considering a switch?

Thanks for the content, what about swimming, open waters and pool? thanks

I'm 30 seconds in and I'm already doing a double take because of all the unexpected features. Damn!

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

🙌

Great review, thanks. Judging by the upgraded set of features, I'm tempted to sell my 245 and get a 255.

@HeadsUpBuddy

Жыл бұрын

You mean pay monthly?

@samanthadolldolls

9 ай бұрын

Did you as considering 255 music and would love feedback on music syncing as gear it isn’t great

Thanks for the video. I’m looking to get the 255 / 955. Confused about the maps/navigation part to decide between the two. Basically, I have the all trails subscription, I’m looking to download the maps and upload to the watch that I can use to navigate in trail runs. Could you please recommend if I can do this with 255 or I need to get 955? Thank you.

great video..planning to buy this watch. is it possible to add a cycling race event in the watch? thanks

I do have a questions for you because you tested a lot of smart watched and stuffs, what do you think about how accurate or well the calories burns is ? The Apple Watch over calcule A LOT in terms of calories area … so witch smart watches seems to be accurate to your opinion ?

Thanks for the detailed video. How do you get the display contrast look so crisp? Or is it the color correction of video footage? In reality, the black levels and saturation of display looks very washed. Is there an option to tweak that? I can only find settings for brightness. Cheers!

Thank you I want one shame music only comes on black or white really wanted the blue

Great reviews but a lot of reviewers are referring to these watches as plastic, but they are polymer. Yes it feels and looks like plastic, but it is significantly stronger. And under many circumstances it can hold up to impact much better than stainless steel and certainly better than aluminum.

I've just ordered the 255 music. I'm using a forunner 45 ATM so hoping the extra features will come in handy like no phone and 4 data screens instead of 3 and live tracking for events. Great informative review 👍

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and enjoy your new watch!

@samanthadolldolls

9 ай бұрын

Hi I have the 35 and thinking of buying 255 Music. Not sure on size for my wrist (lady here) have you had problems with the Music syncing ? I am doing my 3rd half and wanted one so didn’t have to take mobile phone out. Many thanks toss up between 255 or 255 music

Thanks for the review! The 255 just got a really deep price cut recently to compete with the Pace 3, and I am seriously considering it. Does the model’s better GPS accuracy translates into better real-time pace accuracy? I heard there can be a 10 second delay. This can be an issue in a race if someone is pursuing a certain finish time. Thx!

i need this

Damn, they nailed it. Good review!

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for getting this up so quick Des! I'd be interested to hear how you'd compare the 255 vs Venu2 plus now we've had this update as theyre compariable price.

@simaomarques99

Жыл бұрын

They different watches with different purposes. The venu is more a smart watch with good sport capabilities. Nicer screen and touch. The 255 is now a really good sport watch with all the features and the extra accuracy with the all new gps settings/features

@maximiliankneer

Жыл бұрын

I would also love to see this video. The purposes might be different but I am still not sure which one to get. I do love me some sports data but I would really like to know how far the sports features of the Venu 2 plus go with current firmware compared to the 255 🤔

@VionixSpots

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I'm in the market for a new watch and wanted to go for the Venu 2 plus. Now I'm not sure anymore. I mainly do cycling as a sport but I love data and numbers. It seams the 255 has a whole bunch of new training features that are not on the Venu 2 plus (yet?).

Does it display the total elevation gain thus far while you are still doing your activity? Or does it only show the final total after activity is completed?

Hugely informative. Coming from a 245 would the normal choice be the regular size or the smaller S? I’m guessing the regular as it’s only slightly larger but no where near as big as the 955 right? Keep up the great work!

@nafnaf0

Жыл бұрын

I would get the smaller S, for running smaller and lighter is always better IMO

Do Comparison garmin 255 vs garmin venu 2 plus

Hi, I am thinking of switching from Garmin Vivoactive 4 to Forerunner 255/955, but I have concerns about the possibility of using all the functions related to the training status and measurement of effectiveness. Therefore, I am asking for your support in this regard. Until now, I have not used the Vivoactive 4 to record my runs. I will also add that I do not have a power meter in the bike. I have used the Vivoactive 4 watch for swimming, cycling (without a power meter), hiking and fitness. I'm not a runner - I don't like it. However, I want to receive more statistics provided by the new Forerunner 255/955 models: it is about measuring performance and training status (e.g. stamina, performance measurement, training status, load, training readiness, rest time, body battery, acclimatisation, etc.). I read in the manual that this data depends on the VO2 MAX. In the new models, you can independently perform the VO2 MAX test (on request) with running or cycling (with a power meter is required). However, in Vivoactive only the march was enough to make estimation; there was no need to run. Can the new forerunners also estimate VO2 max from walking? In addition, I read on Garmin's website support ("What Is VO2 Max Estimate and How Does It Work?) that if VO2 Max is not estimated from running or cycling with a power meter, VO2 max can be estimated from walking (as in VIVOACTIVE 4) or from all day heart rate. Have checked if this also apply to the forerunner 255/955 watches? I did not see any writings of this in the manuals. After two weeks of only swimming (no running, no cycling, no walking), will my VO2 max be estimated from heart rate? Will this value be taken into account for statistics related to the measurement of effectiveness and training status?

Hi Des, do you know how useful the training suggestions are for ultramarathons?

Thanks Des. Great review. Looks like it’s time to upgrade from the 245.

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

The 255 is a substantial upgrade. Kind of unbelievable actually. Enjoy!

@milesian1

Жыл бұрын

I’m finally going to upgrade from the 235. Excited!

The Garmin 245 music is now on sale for £188 while the new 255 music is currently at £349. For my first fitness watch, I think the best option is to go with the older 245.

@weino3

Жыл бұрын

Did you get the 245? If so how is it so far? I'm also hunting for my first fitness watch.

@MiguelGuila

Жыл бұрын

@@weino3 I did, it's great. It is a very useful tool for training.

@goingfarwebb26

Жыл бұрын

​@@MiguelGuila its £140 now on sale i love my 245 had it years 👍🏻

@samanthadolldolls

9 ай бұрын

How have you got on with the 245

I've never owned a fitness watch so would be grateful for your insight: I'm leaning towards the 255s due to smaller form factor; it appeals to me that I will just forget I have it on, (particularly useful during sleep) and I would use all its features on the connect app of my phone. Is this realistic, or does one have to interact with the watch face itself? I'm not a runner, more into gym/bodybuilding, and want to use the watch for stress tracking, and overall fitness tracking over time. Thank you!

@goingfarwebb26

Жыл бұрын

Go with the 245 its amazing watch small and light

How well does the music function work? Does it connect well with most Bluetooth earbuds when running outdoors?

Wondering if the screen is better than previous versions in terms of durability. I cracked my 245 screen without even noticing what it might have hit. Nothing violent is what I'm saying.

Upgrade from fenix 5 sapphire to 255 music,is it worth it? Thanks

Hi, can you tell me if it is good for strength training, like fitness and power lifting? And also is the Venu 2 plus any better? Thanks!

Love to get a feel on ppls thoughts between buying a Fenix 6/solar or the fr255. Finding some in that $399 range

@goingfarwebb26

Жыл бұрын

Fenix 6 is heavy and horrible to run with i had one and sold it after a week! 245 best watch i have had for runs or bike rides

Thank you for this information, I’m stuck between choosing the garmin fr255 and coros pace 3 for my first watch. Which would you recommend?

Great Video as always. Super interesting. I was just about to buy a second hand Fenix 6 Sapphire for a similar price to the Forerunner 255. What do you think?

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Hmmm, do you need the durability?

@JettyBlack

Жыл бұрын

@@DesFit not massively, I mainly do Road/beach running so nothing too extreme. Saying that my first garmin was a Vivoactive and I managed to smash the screen after a bike ride. And now my last Venu just died on me. So perhaps durability is welcome!

Great review, but I can't see any testing of the actual music capabilities. Garmin have told me they won't tell me what sort of Bluetooth codec is used by the watch, and I have to say I'm not impressed with the quality of music from my 955. High frequencies are screechy on my good-quality AKG headphones. I'd expect a lot lot better at the price I paid.

Great video, thanks! Will you be doing a comparison video between the 255 and the 745? I was all but ready to buy the 745 on sale, but I'm wondering if I should instead pick up the 255 instead. My main use is marathon training, but I would like my next watch to be triathlon and open water swim capable. Thanks again

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Outside of the new features, there's not much difference between the 745 and 255. One minor difference is that the 745 collects advanced cycling dynamics with compatible cycling power meters where the 255 just collects power. The 745 is a great watch but this basically replaces it. Thanks!

@sman896

Жыл бұрын

@@DesFit Thanks for your reply, really appreciate it, and appreciate the videos as always!

@matzerf3787

Жыл бұрын

@@DesFit But the 255 hasn't a tennis profile (yet), the 745 has, right?

@tonyvu9459

Жыл бұрын

@DesFit I had the same question so I’m glad to find the answer here. I have the 245 and really just want an altimeter. Seems like the 745 (currently on discount for $350) is the way the go if I don’t really care for the new features.

@rheinmainalex

Жыл бұрын

@@tonyvu9459 But why would you go for an older-generation watch with inferior hardware (pulse sensor, GPS, battery, display) that won't be updated with new features for too long, when you can get a current generation product with way superior training analysis for the same price (in case you don't need the offline music, which would be another 50 dollars on top)?

well done

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I'm wearing my Venu 2s all time, unless I'm running (wearing a 245). Would the new HRV tracking/morning report work then?

Thanks for the review! When is the release date?

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

It was released June 1st 👍

@chinye107

Жыл бұрын

@@DesFit Thanks for the info! Guess it not available in Singapore yet.

I would like to ask the owners: do you also have the backlight turning itself on in certain cases (e.g. payment, blood oxygen measurement, outdoor activities: cycling, running, walking) even though everything (keys, alerts, gestures) is set to off in the settings?

Wow such a great bucket for money! Stupid ask: does it have “flashlight” built in screen like in Fenix7? 😸

BRO, for the 255s is this meanth for smaller wrist? Do you have 255s review? I have a smaller wrist. I saw some article mentioninh 255s have a pink wording and pink stips, etc?

Altimeter and Garmin Pay? Much wanted, will upgrade my FR245.

Basic Fenix 7 has no Multi GPS but this Watch? 😬🤷🏼‍♂️ Thank you for the review!

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

It was certainly interesting that they put the dual-band mode in this watch. Thanks!

Daily suggestions are only for running? What about for cycling? thanks

Thanks for the super review. Is one able to download and then view full colour maps on the Forerunner 255?

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Nope, you have to go with the 955, 945LTE, or 945 for maps. Thanks 👍

When it calculates the HRV status and acute training load, Does it go of swimming or just running and cycling

Hello Des, I have the FR 745 for about a year. Is switching to the FR255 an upgrade? Thanks!

Great review! How is the watch for indoor pool swimming?

@killianwrn4257

Жыл бұрын

same

Hi! Congrats for your videos :) I bought a Forerunner 255 S Music and I noticed something: the pedometer works even if I'm stationary but moving in the car. Does this happen on your tbh? Or is it a bug in mine?

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

That can happen - it’s basing steps on movement so if the car is bouncing a bit due to not smooth roads, it can trigger those as steps. The same can be said for pretty much all watches. Thanks!

I may of already asked this question but on this watch, does the HRV and 7 day load. Will that all give me information if I only swim, or does it have to be biking or cycling. Kinda like how the vo2max works. It can only give info from running and cycling.

Hello from Portugal Des. I want to buy the 255 but I want to know how is the altimeter, can you do a short video or send me some pictures of it? do you think it's reliable? Thanks love your reviews! Keep Up you are the best!

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

It’s reliable. You can check out the altimeter comparisons in the workout details screenshots. 👍 Just forgot to actually mention it. Thanks!

Nice review! Could you do a comparison between the 255 and the instinct 2? They are in the same price range and I'm having an hard time deciding which one is better

@brettbrunsell5769

Жыл бұрын

Agree. Which one is the better watch @desfit?

@hh6913

Жыл бұрын

255

Is it possible to connect bluetooth headphones and heart rate chest strap at same time?