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46mm Garmin Forerunner 255 GPS Running Smartwatch (Slate Gray or Tidal Blue) + $50 Kohl's Cash

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Various Retailers have 46mm Garmin Forerunner 255 GPS Running Smartwatch (Slate Gray or Tidal Blue) on sale for $249.99. Shipping is free.

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About this product:
  • Slim design and an always-on, full-color display
  • Light on the wrist and easy to read even in direct sunlight
  • Up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode
  • Full picture of your health, from sleep to training
  • Morning report summarizes your sleep, HRV (heart rate variability) status and daily workout suggestion
  • Training tips, personalized daily suggested workouts and completion time predictions based on course details, weather and performance
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Garmin [garmin.com] - Forerunner 255 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Gray or Tidal Blue
BuyDig [buydig.com] has Garmin - Forerunner 255 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer Gray and Blue on sale for $249.99
Best Buy [bestbuy.com] has Garmin - Forerunner 255 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer Gray and Blue on sale for $249.99
Kohl's [kohls.com] has Garmin Forerunner 255 Running Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer, Tidal Blue on sale for $249.99 + 50$ Kohl's Cash
Amazon [amazon.com] has Garmin Forerunner 255 Running Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer, Tidal Blue on sale for $249.99
REI [rei.com] has Garmin - Forerunner 255 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer Gray and Blue on sale for $249.99

About this product:
  • Slim design and an always-on, full-color display
  • Light on the wrist and easy to read even in direct sunlight
  • Up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode
  • Full picture of your health, from sleep to training
  • Morning report summarizes your sleep, HRV (heart rate variability) status and daily workout suggestion
  • Training tips, personalized daily suggested workouts and completion time predictions based on course details, weather and performance
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Created 05-07-2024 at 11:10 AM by AlexMeleh
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The 255 & 265 are the go to Garmin's I recommend (runners, cyclists, triathletes)
The 255 Music is $300 (and comes in black)
The 265 is always $360 on Garmin with the 20% off Optimity discount. It's essentially a 255 Music but with an OLED screen (and Training Readiness metric).

The new 165 also has an OLED screen but is geared exclusively to runners, so it's missing a lot of features from the 255/265 (ie. no multisport mode, no power meter support, etc.). Watch a DCRainMaker or DesFit review for further break down.

I had the 255 Music before returning for a 265. They've both continued to get software updates adding some new metrics that aren't covered in the original reviews and are great multisport watches alongside the more premium 955/965; the days of needing a Fenix/Epix for triathlons are over. Obviously buy from REI since they have a 90 day return policy for members.
Download the app, do a couple surveys, redeem for 20% off at Garmin for certain watches or their Index scale. Similar promo codes are thru a lot of insurances.

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05-10-2024 at 09:40 PM.
05-10-2024 at 09:40 PM.
From the website: "Download up to 500 songs plus playlists from your Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music accounts"

This info is a bit too ambiguous - Does anyone know if I can download my MP3s directly from my computer to this or do I need to use one of those accounts? Also are there specs on the actual harddrive size?

I need to get a running watch primarily to monitor my pace in real time. I wasn't looking for a watch to replace my phone (I frequently use it to view maps, take photos, or make calls while out running) but would consider the music version if the specs are right.
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05-10-2024 at 10:03 PM.

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05-10-2024 at 10:03 PM.
Quote from kgabrielson26 :
From the website: "Download up to 500 songs plus playlists from your Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music accounts"

This info is a bit too ambiguous - Does anyone know if I can download my MP3s directly from my computer to this or do I need to use one of those accounts? Also are there specs on the actual harddrive size?

I need to get a running watch primarily to monitor my pace in real time. I wasn't looking for a watch to replace my phone (I frequently use it to view maps, take photos, or make calls while out running) but would consider the music version if the specs are right.

You can copy mp3 from PC to the watch itself
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shalegas
05-10-2024 at 10:16 PM.
05-10-2024 at 10:16 PM.
Any improvements on the hear rate monitor? I have worn my 225 for years and it still runs strong. Good battery life. Picking GPS signal can be slow occasionally but it is OK. The major complaint I have is the inaccurate HRM. My apple watch doesn't do any better though.
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05-11-2024 at 03:24 AM.
05-11-2024 at 03:24 AM.
Does it have rowing exercise?
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prakax
05-11-2024 at 05:35 AM.
05-11-2024 at 05:35 AM.
I ditched my Apple Watch 7 that needed frequent charging and bought FR255. This watch made me a runner. It has accurate heart rate. I stopped using my Polar chest strap after comparing both. It gives me daily run training suggestions. It keeps me motivated.
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05-11-2024 at 06:14 AM.
05-11-2024 at 06:14 AM.
Quote from boatshoes :
The great thing about the 255 screen is that it can be on while emitting zero light at night, unlike the 265 AMOLED. I see that as an advantage for 24/7 wearers. I have a 245 and have loved it for years, I'm having to talk myself out of this deal because the 245 still works so well.
I have the 245 and I still love it too. I just have such trouble with it disconnecting and not reconnecting easily. It's not my daily watch, but I wear it to sleep and then when I run. Was thinking of upgrading but the 245 just does what's needed so paying the money seems wasteful
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05-11-2024 at 07:04 AM.
05-11-2024 at 07:04 AM.
FR255 seems great, but for mountain biking, is it rugged enough? Instinct 2 is on sale, but older gps/sensors. And who knows if instinct 3 is coming out (or when and at what price). But just concerned how well FR255 would stand up to elements and falls for those who have it and do mountain biking.
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05-11-2024 at 09:19 AM.
05-11-2024 at 09:19 AM.
Quote from SharpRailway982 :
I have the 245 and I still love it too. I just have such trouble with it disconnecting and not reconnecting easily. It's not my daily watch, but I wear it to sleep and then when I run. Was thinking of upgrading but the 245 just does what's needed so paying the money seems wasteful
I have FR645 music, if your watch is still functioning, just wait till you feel the need to upgrade and by that time you may have better choice.
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05-11-2024 at 09:44 AM.
05-11-2024 at 09:44 AM.
I know this is not going to be typical but the 265 actually improved my running. I'm in my late 40s and have been doing half marathons for around 15 years now. All of my pr times have occurred since getting this watch. And the main thing I attribute this to is basically due to following the running suggestions I get from the watch. This includes time, pace, etc. Worth every penny.
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05-11-2024 at 11:48 AM.
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Quote from Dies-Alder :
The 255 & 265 are the go to Garmin's I recommend (runners, cyclists, triathletes)
The 255 Music is $300 (and comes in black)
The 265 is always $360 on Garmin with the 20% off Optimity discount. It's essentially a 255 Music but with an OLED screen (and Training Readiness metric).

The new 165 also has an OLED screen but is geared exclusively to runners, so it's missing a lot of features from the 255/265 (ie. no multisport mode, no power meter support, etc.). Watch a DCRainMaker or DesFit review for further break down.

I had the 255 Music before returning for a 265. They've both continued to get software updates adding some new metrics that aren't covered in the original reviews and are great multisport watches alongside the more premium 955/965; the days of needing a Fenix/Epix for triathlons are over. Obviously buy from REI since they have a 90 day return policy for members.
I've had the 245 music for almost 5 years now and absolutely love it. I considered upgrading a few times to either the newer 255 or 265 or even a premium watch, but with the 245 usually only getting charged every 10+ days, I can't justify it yet.

If you have been in the market for a smartwatch, I highly recommend this line.
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05-11-2024 at 01:02 PM.
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If you return Amazon stuff in Kohls, will you be able to get the discount by buying this?
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vggun1985
05-11-2024 at 11:20 PM.
05-11-2024 at 11:20 PM.
Not a deal. Last December epix 2 was down to about this range.
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05-12-2024 at 05:37 AM.
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Quote from Wiredwiz26 :
If you return Amazon stuff in Kohls, will you be able to get the discount by buying this?
It's likely that you'd have to use coupon for instore purchase that day. Do they carry the watch instore, or is it excluded?
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Does it have a swim app.
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05-12-2024 at 08:49 AM.
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I wear mechanical watches all the time but have a galaxy watch 6 classic at this point I only use for exercise and sleep tracking. Would it be worth selling and moving to Garmin for the more accurate fitness tracking if I'm getting more serious as a runner?
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