Garmin Forerunner 255S
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The Garmin Forerunner 255S from ZiahCare is designed to help runners achieve their best times with training and recovery insights. With up to 12 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and 30+ activity profiles, this watch is perfect for triathlons and daily workouts. Features include advanced metrics, adaptive training plans, and wrist-based monitoring for heart rate, sleep, and energy levels. The watch also offers Garmin Pay contactless payments, smart notifications, and safety features like incident detection and Livetrack. Enjoy an in-depth wellness experience with the Garmin Forerunner 255S.
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SKU: GAR-070-1
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Brand
The brand of the smartwatch
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Garmin |
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Manufacturer
The company that manufactures the watch
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Garmin Ltd. |
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Model Name
The model name of the smartwatch
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Forerunner 255S |
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Product Type
Type or category of the product
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GPS Running Smartwatch |
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Series Name
The series to which the model belongs
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Forerunner |
| Categorization | |
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Product Category
The general category of the product
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Wearable Technology |
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Subcategory
A more specific category under the main one
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Running Smartwatch |
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Department
The store or organizational department
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Electronics |
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Industry
The industry sector the product belongs to
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Consumer Electronics |
| Design and Build | |
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Case Material
Material used for the watch case
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Fiber-reinforced polymer |
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Bezel Material
Material used for the bezel
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Fiber-reinforced polymer |
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Lens Material
Material of the watch lens
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Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
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Band Material
Material of the watch band
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Silicone |
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Interchangeable Bands
Ability to swap out bands
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Yes (Quick Release bands, 18 mm, industry standard) |
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Band Width
The width of the watch band
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0.71 inches (18 mm) |
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Case Dimensions (L x W x H)
Physical dimensions of the watch case
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1.61 x 1.61 x 0.49 in (41 x 41 x 12.4 mm) |
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Case Shape
Shape of the watch case
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Round |
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Water Resistance Rating
Depth to which the watch is water-resistant
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5 ATM (up to 50 meters/164 feet) |
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Design Features
Special design aspects of the watch
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Lightweight design, sweat-ready materials, easy-to-use buttons, durable Corning Gorilla Glass 3 lens |
| Display | |
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Display Type
Type of display used
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Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
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Display Size (Diagonal Measurement)
Size of the display screen
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1.1 inches (27.5 mm) |
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Display Resolution
Pixel resolution of the display
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218 x 218 pixels |
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Color Display
Whether the display is in color
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Yes |
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Large Font Option
Supports large font option
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Yes |
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Screen Shape
Shape of the display screen
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Round |
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Customizable Watch Faces
Ability to change watch face designs
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Yes (via Connect IQ Store) |
| Physical Attributes | |
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Dimensions
Overall size dimensions
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1.61 x 1.61 x 0.49 in (41 x 41 x 12.4 mm) |
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Weight
The weight of the smartwatch
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1.4 oz (39 g) |
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Wrist Size Range
Fits wrists with specified circumference
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4.33 to 6.89 inches (110 to 175 mm) |
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Shape
The physical shape
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Round |
| User Interface | |
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Button Operation
Physical buttons for control
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Yes |
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Control Method
Control features using buttons
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Button-based interface |
| Battery and Power | |
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Battery Type
Type of battery used in the smartwatch
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Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
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Smartwatch Mode
Battery life in smartwatch mode
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Up to 12 days |
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GPS-only GNSS Mode
Battery life in GPS-only GNSS mode
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Up to 26 hours |
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All-Systems GNSS Mode
Battery life in All-Systems GNSS mode
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Up to 20 hours |
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All-Systems GNSS + Multi-Band Mode
Battery life in All-Systems GNSS mode plus Multi-Band
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Up to 13 hours |
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Charging Method
Charging method for the watch
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Garmin proprietary plug charger |
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User-Replaceable Battery
Whether the battery can be replaced by the user
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No |
| Sensors and Components | |
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GPS
Built-in GPS receiver
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Yes |
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GLONASS
Supports GLONASS satellites
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Yes |
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Galileo
Supports Galileo satellites
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Yes |
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SatIQ Technology
Uses SatIQ Technology for positioning
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Yes |
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Garmin Elevate Wrist Heart Rate Monitor
Measures heart rate at the wrist
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Yes |
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Pulse Ox Sensor
Measures blood oxygen saturation
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Yes |
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Barometric Altimeter
Measures altitude changes
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Yes |
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Compass
Built-in compass sensor
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Yes |
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Gyroscope
Detects movement and orientation
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Yes |
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Accelerometer
Measures acceleration
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Yes |
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Thermometer
Measures ambient temperature
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Yes |
| Connectivity | |
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Supports Bluetooth connections
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Yes |
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ANT+ Connectivity
Supports ANT+ connections
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Yes |
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Wireless Protocols
Wireless protocols supported
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Bluetooth®, ANT+® |
| Memory and Storage | |
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Internal Memory Capacity
Amount of internal storage
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4 GB |
| Smart Features | |
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Smartphone Notifications
Receives smartphone notifications
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Yes |
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Text Response/Reject Call with Text
Allows text response and call rejection with text
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Yes (Android only) |
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View Images from Notifications
View images from notifications on watch
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Yes (Android only) |
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Mobile Payments
Supports Garmin Pay contactless payments
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Yes (Garmin Pay) |
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Music Controls
Controls smartphone music
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Yes |
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Connect IQ Store Access
Downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps
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Yes |
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Morning Report
Morning report feature
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Yes |
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Calendar
Calendar integration
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Yes |
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Weather Forecasts
Provides weather forecasts
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Yes |
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Battery Saver Mode
Battery saver mode
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Yes (customizable low power watch) |
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Find My Phone
Find My Phone feature
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Yes |
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Find My Watch
Find My Watch feature
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Yes |
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Garmin Messenger App Compatibility
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app
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Yes |
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VIRB Remote
VIRB Remote control
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Yes |
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Pairs with Garmin Connect Mobile
Pairs with Garmin Connect Mobile
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Yes |
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Compatible Operating Systems
Smartphone compatibility
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iPhone® and Android™ |
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Stocks
Supports Stocks app
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Yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
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Garmin Share
Garmin Share feature
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Yes |
| Health and Fitness Tracking | |
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Heart Rate Monitoring
Measures heart rate
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Yes |
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Daily Resting Heart Rate
Tracks daily resting heart rate
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Yes |
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Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts
Provides abnormal heart rate alerts
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Yes (high and low) |
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Respiration Rate Monitoring
Monitors respiration rate 24x7
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Yes |
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Fitness Age
Estimates fitness age
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Yes |
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Body Battery Energy Monitor
Monitors energy levels
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Yes |
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All-day Stress Monitoring
Tracks all-day stress
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Yes |
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Relaxation Reminders
Provides relaxation reminders
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Yes |
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Relaxation Breathing Timer
Provides relaxation breathing timer
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Yes |
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Advanced Sleep Monitoring
Advanced sleep monitoring
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Yes |
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Sleep Coach
Provides sleep coach feature
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Yes |
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Nap Detection
Automatically detects naps
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Yes |
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Hydration Tracking
Tracks hydration
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Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) |
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Women's Health Tracking
Women's health tracking
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Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) |
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Health Snapshot Feature
Generates health snapshot
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Yes |
| Safety and Tracking Features | |
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Incident Detection
Incident detection during select activities
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Yes |
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Assistance
Assistance feature sends SOS message
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Yes |
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LiveTrack
LiveTrack allows others to follow your activities
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Yes |
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Live Event Sharing
Live Event Sharing
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Yes (Android only) |
| Activity Tracking Features | |
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Step Counter
Counts the number of steps taken
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Yes |
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Auto Goal
Automatically adjusts daily step goal
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Yes |
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Calories Burned
Estimates calories burned
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Yes |
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Floors Climbed
Tracks floors climbed
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Yes |
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Distance Traveled
Measures distance traveled
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Yes |
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Intensity Minutes
Tracks intensity minutes
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Yes |
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TrueUp
Syncs data across devices
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Yes |
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Move IQ
Automatically detects activity type
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Yes |
| Performance Metrics | |
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VO2 Max Estimation
Provides VO2 Max estimate
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Yes |
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Training Status
Tracks training status
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Yes (improved) |
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Training Readiness
Offers training readiness score
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Yes |
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Recovery Time
Provides recovery time advice
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Yes |
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Training Effect
Provides training effect feedback
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Yes |
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Training Load Focus
Provides training load focus
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Yes |
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PacePro Technology
Includes PacePro pacing strategies
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Yes |
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Grade-Adjusted Pace
Calculates grade-adjusted pace
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Yes |
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Performance Condition
Provides performance condition
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Yes |
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Race Predictor
Offers race predictor
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Yes |
| Software and Compatibility | |
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Compatible Operating Systems
Compatible operating systems
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iPhone and Android |
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Companion App
Dedicated app for watch management
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Garmin Connect Mobile app |
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Software Updates
Supports software updates
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Yes |
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Third-Party App Compatibility
Supports third-party apps
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Yes |
| Environmental Specifications | |
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Water Rating
Water resistance rating
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5 ATM (up to 50 meters/164 feet) |
| Hardware Specifications | |
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Firmware Update Capability
Can receive firmware updates
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Yes |
| Packaging and Shipping | |
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Package Contents
Items included in the box
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Garmin Forerunner 255S watch, charging/data cable, documentation |
| Warranty and Support | |
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Warranty Type
Type of warranty offered
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Manufacturer's Warranty |
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Warranty Period
Duration of the warranty
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1 year |
- Built-in triathlon feature
- Acute load workout comparison
- Adaptive cycling coaching
- Daily suggested workouts
- 12 days battery in smartwatch mode
- 26 hours battery in GPS mode
- 30+ activity profiles
- Garmin Pay contactless payments
- Sleek 1.4 oz design
- Morning report on health stats
- 30+ built-in sports apps
- Race adaptive training plans
- Recovery time advisor
- PacePro technology
- Grade-adjusted pace metrics
- Courses feature for running routes
- Track running accuracy
- Visual race predictor
- Cross-training options
- Wrist-based heart rate monitoring
- Body Battery energy monitoring
- Sleep coaching insights
- Pulse Ox sensor
- Womens health tracking
- Intensity minutes monitoring
- Stress tracking with reminders
- Health Snapshot feature
- Multi-band GPS with SatIQ
- Smart notifications
- Safety and incident detection
- LiveTrack for real-time location
- Integrates with Garmin Connect
- Connect IQ Store access
- HRV status for recovery insights
- Nap detection utility
- Performance condition analysis
- Training effect insights
- Wrist-based running power
- Training status indicators
- Wrist-based running dynamics
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