255 update support

1633847 28 days ago

Hi all,

I'm thinking about buying a 255 wondering how long the 255 will be supported before Garmin stop releasing updates for it?

Thanks

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ovekvam 24 days ago in reply to Ruben GB +1

It is interesting to see the lack of comments on the forum about build quality. The watch seems very well built. When I had Fitbit, half the forums were about devices falling apart.

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0 Jacquers 27 days ago

I don't think it will receive new features, just some bug fixes. For how long I'm not sure, but I find mine quite stable.

0 Ruben GB 26 days ago

I think the same, probably only bug fixes but the Watch is very stable, works very well

0 ovekvam 24 days ago in reply to Ruben GB

It is interesting to see the lack of comments on the forum about build quality. The watch seems very well built. When I had Fitbit, half the forums were about devices falling apart.

0 JRKingOfBeer 6 days ago in reply to ovekvam

ovekvam said:
It is interesting to see the lack of comments on the forum about build quality. The watch seems very well built. When I had Fitbit, half the forums were about devices falling apart.

I think I quite agree. I've had this watch since Dec 2022 (meaning almost since it was released) and it has given me little trouble. Only thing is that my VO2Max doesn't update anymore, it's been stuck at 47.91 since August 2024. I no longer rely on this to monitor my CV fitness so I don't care. Also, I use a cheststrap as I think the HR IR sensor doesn't work well enough with intervals in my case. Other than that, watch is great for my purpose and no plan to upgrade so far.

0 friendo 5 days ago in reply to ovekvam

I totally agree. The Garmin is head and shoulders above any FitBit or Apple Watch (and I've used them all).