After I first reviewed the Garmin Forerunner 255, I mentioned it was an affordable possibility for runners who wished a dual-frequency GPS at a extra reasonably priced worth. Nicely, due to Prime Day reductions, it is on sale for $219.99, which is 45% greater than the checklist worth.
Twin-frequency GPS makes an enormous distinction in accuracy, however most different watches with dual-frequency GPS nonetheless price a reasonably penny. Garmin’s Epix watch additionally sells for $560, however it’s bigger and greater than $300 dearer. (However when you like a bigger watch and an OLED show, this can be a good possibility too.) Personally, I choose lighter smartwatches for operating, and for marathon runners on a price range, the Forerunner is a wonderful alternative.
Technically, there’s a newer Forerunner 265 mannequin, however its major function is the OLED show. If you happen to’re a no-frills runner, the 255-pixel reminiscence display provides you longer battery life and all the identical coaching options. Plus, the deal works on the Music mannequin, which implies you may retailer offline playlists there. It additionally has Garmin Pay for contactless funds.
