255 vs 245
7 of 11 tracked specs changed between 2019-04 and 2022-06; launch price moved from $299 to $349.
What changed: weight (with band), display, sizes, thickness, battery (smartwatch / gps), wrist hr, signature.
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| 2552022-06 | 2452019-04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $349 | $299 |
| Weight (with band) | 39 / 49 g (S / std) | 38.5 g |
| Display | MIP, non-touch, 1.1″/1.3″ | MIP, non-touch, 240×240 |
| Sizes | 41 / 46 mm (S / std) | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 12.4 / 12.9 mm | 12.2 mm |
| Battery (smartwatch / GPS) | 12–14 days; 26–30 h | 7 days; 24 h |
| Wrist HR | Elevate v4 | Elevate v3 + Pulse Ox |
| Multi-band GPS | Yes | — |
| Maps | Breadcrumb only | Breadcrumb only |
| Music storage | Music model (+$50), 500 songs | Music model (+$50), 500 songs |
| Mic + speaker | — | — |
| Signature | Multi-band + triathlon, HRV Status | Pulse Ox, Body Battery |
Battery figures are launch-day claims.
Garmin Forerunner 255 · 46 mm · Slate Gray · Non-Music
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