Forerunner 255S Music

Hello everyone. I’m having a hard time deciding which watch to commit to using. I have an Apple Watch Ultra 2 and a Garmin Forerunner 255 Music, and I’ve been alternating between the two, which makes it difficult to stay committed and keep all my training data in a single app. First, I’m a 35-year-old man and I started training a bit more seriously about 3 months ago. My workouts are mainly focused on health, since I have a full-time job that I can’t step away from, as I’m the primary provider for my family. However, I’ve been venturing a bit more into triathlon training with a dream—still distant—of completing an Ironman 70.3. I finished my first half marathon two weeks ago. I really like the battery life of the Forerunner 255 as well as the way Garmin presents health and training data. For example, in swimming, the rest intervals show up every time I get out of the water. During runs, there’s an upper graph displaying my heart rate zone or pace so I can check it with just a quick glance. I also really liked the Daily Suggested Workouts and the adaptive coaches that adjust based on my sleep and recent training. But the biggest issue with the watch is that it doesn’t have LTE, nor does it have a microphone or an assistant for timer requests, alarms, Apple reminders, or voice notes. With the Apple Watch, the screen is amazing and vibrant, but it’s not always-on like an MIP display. My workout data ends up split across two different apps (Health and Fitness), and it’s not presented very clearly. I end up using Bevel and WorkOutDoors to improve the layout and presentation, but this data doesn’t influence the training suggestions. My sleep doesn’t influence my workouts, nor do my recent exercises. Everything feels a bit disconnected. But I love going out for a run with just my watch, without carrying my smartphone, and using LTE to receive notifications and calls, as well as Apple Pay for payments. Also, the convenience of voice reminders, timers, alarms, answering calls without having to run around looking for my phone—these things make life so much easier. So, I’d like to know if anyone has gone through this and how you ended up solving it. I believe that if the LTE issue were resolved, I would switch to Garmin for good. I hate running with a smartphone. Do you keep it in your pocket? Do you use a specific Lycra band or something like that? What did you decide in the end?

I find that both are equally reliable on training. Pace, distance and everything else. Just the way Garmin presents are way better. If only Garmin create a LTE experience likewise Apple.

Try 265 music. I love my 255 music 

FR255M because it was on sale at the time and had all the features I needed.

I have both. It’s impossible to decide. Different watches for different purposes

Im a big believer in Garmin, i like my Forerunner 255 Music. Durable, great features and battery life 5 years in is sill a week long or longer.

I have a Forerunner 255, it is a runners watch but I have been using the watch to plan and lead through work outs using the free plan which you schedule out then you can follow the watch during work out times. I know someone with the Forerunner 55, this watch does not have that capability unfortunately. Just something to consider, as Garmin strength training isn't too bad, makes work outs easier and more focused. I appreciate that feature a great deal because im actually terrible at working out. There's yoga routines and all kinds of work outs you can follow. Its pretty great free feature.

It tracks during your lifts and HITT if you load it, this takes time thats why I use pre-built work outs from the plans. I LOVE all the details. I learn so much about myself looking at the general data.

Personally I feel like a little nicer watch is a good investment with Garmin, I have used other wearable and Garmin has hands down been most durable and accurate. Throw in the GPS and work outs, its so much cheaper than a personal trainer...