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product_id: 442924773
title: "Forerunner® 255 Music, GPS Running Smartwatch with Music, Advanced Insights, Long-Lasting Battery, White"
brand: "garmin"
price: "R10970"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Garmin"
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region: South Africa
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# 14-day battery life 500-song storage Multi-band GPS Forerunner® 255 Music, GPS Running Smartwatch with Music, Advanced Insights, Long-Lasting Battery, White

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** R10970
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate every run with smart power and playlist freedom!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Forerunner® 255 Music, GPS Running Smartwatch with Music, Advanced Insights, Long-Lasting Battery, White by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** R10970 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/442924773-forerunner-255-music-gps-running-smartwatch-with-music-advanced-insights)

## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Endurance Champion:** Up to 14 days of smartwatch battery life and 30 hours in GPS mode keeps you powered through your longest training cycles without a recharge.
- • **Phone-Free Motivation:** Download and store up to 500 songs from Spotify, Deezer, or desertcart Music for seamless, wireless workouts without your phone weighing you down.
- • **Precision Performance:** Multi-band GPS with GLONASS and Galileo ensures pinpoint location tracking and race predictions tailored to your course and conditions.
- • **Adaptive Training Coach:** Dynamic daily workouts and Garmin Coach plans evolve with your performance, helping you smash personal bests and avoid overtraining.
- • **Smart Recovery & Insights:** Morning report combines sleep quality, HRV status, and personalized workout suggestions to optimize your daily training and recovery balance.

## Overview

The Garmin Forerunner 255 Music is a sleek, lightweight GPS running smartwatch designed for serious athletes and fitness enthusiasts. It offers up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, stores up to 500 songs for phone-free listening, and features advanced training tools like adaptive daily workouts, heart rate variability tracking, and multi-band GPS for precise location data. With built-in sports apps, Garmin Coach adaptive training plans, and a morning report that integrates sleep and recovery insights, it empowers users to train smarter and race faster while staying connected with Garmin Pay and smartphone notifications.

## Description

Run at a higher level with the Forerunner® 255 smartwatch. These running smartwatches help you train and recover smarter with training status, running power, multi-band GPS and daily suggested workouts that adapt to your performance and goals. Plus, other new features — such as race widget — help you plan your race-day strategy, and morning report with HRV status reveals your overall health alongside the day ahead. And with Garmin Pay™ contactless payments with a supported card, it’s never been easier to buy that post-workout coffee — no matter how you work out — with more than 30 activity profiles, including triathlon, cycling, swimming and more. With Forerunner 255, you can get a continuous picture of your health, from training and recovery to sleep quality and overall wellness — and with up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode.

Review: Great watch! - This is a great watch. I've had it for over two years now and just getting around to writing a review because I wanted to see if it stood the test of time. It does. Pros: it's not too big, all the features work flawlessly (music, gps, etc), and most importantly the battery life is spectacular and has not degraded in the years I have owned it. I wear this watch every day and I only charge it maybe once a month. The GPS is accurate, but I did not use it as much as I thought I might (I am a geology student and have to take coordinates regularly, real coordinates, not something on a navigation app). The thing is my iPhone is just as accurate (using specialized geology apps) and much easier to use. I don't use any of my real GSP units either. Guess that is the state of the art of GPS. Cons: I think the rubber band they ship it with leave much to be desired. I bought an aftermarket band with a velcro closure and problem is solved. And, It really does take a while to figure out how to use everything. It is not exactly intuitive and I still get lost in the menus. I'd buy it again.
Review: Well Worth the Money - I LOVE this watch. I've been debating buying a running watch for so many years now and finally decided to do it. I have been doing marathon training and this watch has aided me plentifully. It has cool features when you record runs where it'll tell you every time you finish a "lap" which you can set the distance for - so during a long 10 mile run I have it set to tell me every time I finish 1 mile and what pace I finished it at. It also has cool badges you unlock when you run certain distances, and it will notify you every time you recorded a new personal best mile, 5k, 10k, half marathon, etc. during any long run. It displays a very accurate heartrate as well which I've tested multiple times and it's always within 5 of what I measure manually. You have to download Garmin Connect and Garmin Connect IQ on your phone which can then be used to download your favorite music app right to your watch (I use Spotify). From there, you can download your music/playlists/podcasts/audiobooks right to your watch. You can leave your phone at home then for long runs and just have your watch and your headphones with you; which is a lifesaver personally lol. The second you get back home from a run, it'll connect back to your phone and send the data over immediately. On your phone you can then see all your runs, as well as the pace, average heartrate, calories burned, and a few other cool measures. It can also record your sleep and give feedback on the quality of it, length, etc. but I have yet to use this feature. I sleep like a rock and can easily tell how well I slept when I wake up haha. I highly recommend this product. If you are on the fence as I was for so long, GET IT

## Features

- Built with a slim design and an always-on, full-color display that’s light on the wrist and easy to read even in direct sunlight — with available sizes of 46 mm and 41 mm
- Forerunner 255 Music provides up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode for a full picture of your health — from sleep to training
- Download up to 500 songs to your watch, including playlists from Spotify, desertcart Music or Deezer (subscription required), and connect with your wireless headphones for phone-free listening
- Morning report summarizes your sleep, HRV status and daily workout suggestion in one place as soon as you wake up (This device is intended to give an estimate of your activity and metrics)
- Get ready for your next race with training tips, personalized daily suggested workouts and completion time predictions based on course details, weather and performance
- View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run to match your performance and recovery
- HRV status tracks your heart rate variability while you sleep, giving you greater insight into your overall wellness, recovery and training performance (This device is intended to give an estimate of your activity and metrics)
- Get free adaptive training plans from Garmin Coach for a 5K, 10K and half-marathon, or create your own custom workouts in the Garmin Connect smartphone app
- Evaluates your current training status to indicate if you’re undertraining or overdoing it; offers additional performance monitoring features, including recovery time after your workouts
- When using a Running Dynamics Pod or HRM-Pro monitor (sold separately), get a continuous measurement on your wrist of how much power you’re applying to the road as you run, so you can manage your effort

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09WT93HQY |
| Additional Features | Daily Suggested Workouts; Garmin Coach; Triathlon and Multisport Profiles; Wrist-Based Running Dynamics; Wrist-Based Running Power, Sweat-Ready Materials; Morning Report; HRV Status; Built-in Sports Apps; Race Adaptive Training Plans |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Band Color | white |
| Band Length | 167 Millimeters |
| Band Material Type | Silicone |
| Band Width | 22 Millimeters |
| Battery Average Life | 14 days |
| Battery Capacity | 223 Milliamp Hours |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,500 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #68 in Smartwatches |
| Brand | Garmin |
| Built-In Media | Forerunner 255/255s; Charging/data Cable; documentation |
| Case Material Type | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Clasp Type | Deployant Clasp |
| Closure Type | Buckle |
| Color | Whitestone |
| Communication Feature | Notification |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Compatible Phone Models | Android Devices, iOS Devices |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,910 Reviews |
| Display Type | Sunlight-Visible, Transflective Memory-in-Pixel (MIP) |
| GPS Geotagging Functionality | Built-in GPS |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00753759279929 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Item Dimensions | 1.8 x 1.8 x 0.5 inches |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1.79"D x 1.79"W x 0.51"H |
| Item Type Name | Running Smartwatch |
| Item Weight | 1.7 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 4 GB |
| Metrics Measured | Calories Burned, Heart Rate, Hydration, Sleep Coach, Stress |
| Model Name | Forerunner 255 |
| Model Number | 010-02641-21 |
| Operating System | GarminOS |
| Resolution | 240 x 240 |
| Screen Size | 1.3 Inches |
| Shape | Round |
| Special Feature | Daily Suggested Workouts; Garmin Coach; Triathlon and Multisport Profiles; Wrist-Based Running Dynamics; Wrist-Based Running Power, Sweat-Ready Materials; Morning Report; HRV Status; Built-in Sports Apps; Race Adaptive Training Plans Special Feature Daily Suggested Workouts; Garmin Coach; Triathlon and Multisport Profiles; Wrist-Based Running Dynamics; Wrist-Based Running Power, Sweat-Ready Materials; Morning Report; HRV Status; Built-in Sports Apps; Race Adaptive Training Plans See more |
| Sport Type | Exercise & Fitness, Outdoor Lifestyle, Running, Track & Field, Training |
| Style Name | Music |
| Supported Application | GPS |
| Supported Satellite Navigation System | GLONASS, GPS, Galileo |
| Target Audience | Unisex |
| UPC | 753759279929 |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited warranty |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Depth | 50 Meters |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Waterproof Rating | IPX4 |
| Wearable Computer Type | Smart Watch |
| Wireless Communication Standard | Bluetooth |
| Wireless Compability | Bluetooth |
| Wireless Provider | du |

## Product Details

- **Operating System:** GarminOS
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 4 GB
- **Special Feature:** Daily Suggested Workouts; Garmin Coach; Triathlon and Multisport Profiles; Wrist-Based Running Dynamics; Wrist-Based Running Power, Sweat-Ready Materials; Morning Report; HRV Status; Built-in Sports Apps; Race Adaptive Training Plans
- **Battery Capacity:** 223 Milliamp Hours
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth, USB
- **Wireless Communication Standard:** Bluetooth
- **Battery Cell Composition:** Lithium Ion
- **GPS:** Built-in GPS
- **Shape:** Round
- **Screen Size:** 1.3 Inches

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great watch!
*by B***S on November 14, 2025*

This is a great watch. I've had it for over two years now and just getting around to writing a review because I wanted to see if it stood the test of time. It does. Pros: it's not too big, all the features work flawlessly (music, gps, etc), and most importantly the battery life is spectacular and has not degraded in the years I have owned it. I wear this watch every day and I only charge it maybe once a month. The GPS is accurate, but I did not use it as much as I thought I might (I am a geology student and have to take coordinates regularly, real coordinates, not something on a navigation app). The thing is my iPhone is just as accurate (using specialized geology apps) and much easier to use. I don't use any of my real GSP units either. Guess that is the state of the art of GPS. Cons: I think the rubber band they ship it with leave much to be desired. I bought an aftermarket band with a velcro closure and problem is solved. And, It really does take a while to figure out how to use everything. It is not exactly intuitive and I still get lost in the menus. I'd buy it again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well Worth the Money
*by T***E on July 31, 2025*

I LOVE this watch. I've been debating buying a running watch for so many years now and finally decided to do it. I have been doing marathon training and this watch has aided me plentifully. It has cool features when you record runs where it'll tell you every time you finish a "lap" which you can set the distance for - so during a long 10 mile run I have it set to tell me every time I finish 1 mile and what pace I finished it at. It also has cool badges you unlock when you run certain distances, and it will notify you every time you recorded a new personal best mile, 5k, 10k, half marathon, etc. during any long run. It displays a very accurate heartrate as well which I've tested multiple times and it's always within 5 of what I measure manually. You have to download Garmin Connect and Garmin Connect IQ on your phone which can then be used to download your favorite music app right to your watch (I use Spotify). From there, you can download your music/playlists/podcasts/audiobooks right to your watch. You can leave your phone at home then for long runs and just have your watch and your headphones with you; which is a lifesaver personally lol. The second you get back home from a run, it'll connect back to your phone and send the data over immediately. On your phone you can then see all your runs, as well as the pace, average heartrate, calories burned, and a few other cool measures. It can also record your sleep and give feedback on the quality of it, length, etc. but I have yet to use this feature. I sleep like a rock and can easily tell how well I slept when I wake up haha. I highly recommend this product. If you are on the fence as I was for so long, GET IT

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely love this watch as an activity and wellness tool
*by K***D on September 4, 2023*

I am not a runner but I have been considering a Garmin watch for a long time because I am usually an active hiker. I haven't been as active for a while and I feel like the wellness tracking this device offers is helping me back on track. This has been one of those purchases that I wish I had pulled the trigger on sooner now that I have it. Combined with the web app I really love the amount of detail that I can get and the variety of things I can easily track. I've found the GPS tracking on my longer walks to be very accurate so far. I also enjoy the variety of customization options both native to the watch and through Connect IQ score. I know that the sleep, stress, body battery, etc, are not the most accurate, but they are still a great tool for getting a rough idea of where I can improve. For me, being called out by something as neutral as data is very helpful and I appreciate being able to see trends and make note of things that I could change for the better. I do have to take some of the body measurements with a grain of salt because of medications that I take, like the HRV-based stress readings (always high for me), so you should take that into consideration if you are prescribed any kind of medication that either stimulates or sedates. I am so glad I went with the smaller model, I am a petite person and it feels like the perfect size for my wrist. I don't find it to be obtrusive at all. I don't love the silicone band and went with an alternative that looks better at the office and doesn't bother my skin as much.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-01*