Garmin Forerunner 255 Music watch

The Garmin Forerunner 255 Music is a performance-focused GPS running smartwatch designed for runners and multisport athletes who want detailed training data, recovery insights and music directly from their wrist. Its 1.3-inch sunlight-visible color display provides clear information during outdoor workouts, while multi-band GNSS helps deliver improved positioning accuracy in challenging environments. The watch supports daily suggested workouts, Garmin Coach, training status, training effect, VO2 Max, race predictor, PacePro and recovery time. It also includes health and wellness features such as wrist-based heart rate, HRV status, Pulse Ox, sleep tracking, stress monitoring and Body Battery. The Music edition can store up to 500 songs and connect to compatible Bluetooth headphones for phone-free listening. With up to 14 days of smartwatch battery life and 5 ATM water resistance, it is built for regular training and everyday fitness use.

Key Features

• Display: 1.3-inch sunlight-visible transflective MIP color display

• Resolution: 260 x 260 pixels

• GPS: Multi-band GNSS for enhanced positioning accuracy

• Music: Built-in music storage for up to 500 songs

• Training: Daily suggested workouts, training status, training effect and recovery insights

• Performance: VO2 Max, race predictor, PacePro and advanced running metrics

• Health Tracking: Wrist-based heart rate, HRV status, Pulse Ox, sleep and stress monitoring

• Energy Monitoring: Body Battery helps track estimated energy levels

• Sports Profiles: Supports 30+ activity and sports profiles

• Smart Features: Garmin Pay, smartphone notifications, LiveTrack and Connect IQ

• Water Resistance: 5 ATM water rating

• Battery Life: Up to 14 days in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS-only mode

Product Specifications

• Brand: Garmin

• Model: Forerunner 255 Music

• Product Type: GPS Running Smartwatch

• Display Type: Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)

• Display Size: 1.3 inches / 33 mm diameter

• Display Resolution: 260 x 260 pixels

• Touchscreen: No

• Lens Material: Corning Gorilla Glass 3

• Bezel Material: Fiber-reinforced polymer

• Strap Material: Silicone

• Case Size: 45.6 x 45.6 x 12.9 mm

• Wrist Circumference: 130–205 mm

• Weight: 49 g

• Band Size: 22 mm industry-standard quick-release

• Battery Type: Rechargeable built-in lithium-ion

• Smartwatch Battery Life: Up to 14 days

• GPS-Only GNSS Battery Life: Up to 30 hours

• All-Systems GNSS Battery Life: Up to 25 hours

• All-Systems GNSS With Multi-Band: Up to 16 hours

• All-Systems GNSS With Music: Up to 6.5 hours

• Water Rating: 5 ATM

• Memory: 4 GB

• Music Storage: Up to 500 songs

• Charging Method: Garmin proprietary plug charger

• Smartphone Compatibility: iPhone and Android

Music & Audio Features

• Music Storage: Capacity: Store up to 500 songs directly on the watch

• Streaming Services: Supported Services: Download playlists from compatible Spotify, Amazon Music and Deezer accounts, with subscriptions potentially required

• Bluetooth Headphones: Wireless Audio: Connect compatible Bluetooth headphones for phone-free listening

• Music Controls: Playback: Control stored music directly from the watch during workouts

• Phone-Free Training: Convenience: Listen to downloaded playlists without carrying your smartphone during compatible activities

Easy Operation / Usage

• Controls: Use the physical buttons to navigate menus, activities and workout screens

• Running: Select a running profile and start the activity to record GPS-based performance data

• Music: Download compatible playlists, pair Bluetooth headphones and control playback from the watch

• Training: Follow daily workout suggestions or select a Garmin Coach training plan

• Smartphone Sync: Pair with a compatible smartphone to receive notifications and synchronize data with Garmin Connect

• Data Review: Review workout, health and training information directly on the watch or through Garmin Connect

• Band Replacement: Compatibility: The standard 22 mm quick-release band can be replaced easily

Why Choose This Product

• Runner Focused: Purpose: Designed around the needs of runners and multisport athletes

• Phone-Free Music: Music: Store playlists on the watch and listen through compatible Bluetooth headphones

• Accurate Tracking: Multi-Band GNSS: Helps improve positioning accuracy in challenging environments

• Training Insights: Performance Data: Provides VO2 Max, training status, training effect, race prediction and recovery information

• Long Battery: Battery Life: Up to 14 days in smartwatch mode reduces the need for frequent charging

• Health Monitoring: Wellness Features: Tracks heart rate, HRV status, sleep, stress, Body Battery and Pulse Ox

• Multisport Ready: Activity Support: Provides more than 30 activity profiles for varied training

In the Box

• Garmin Forerunner 255 Music smartwatch

• Silicone watch band

• Garmin charging cable

• Documentation