Best watch faces for Garmin Forerunner 255
The Forerunner 255 and 255S are proper training watches, and their MIP screen stays readable in any light. The faces that suit them are data-rich and high-contrast — every number where you want it. Here are our picks, running live.
Note: the FR255 uses a MIP (transflective) screen; the Forerunner 265 is the AMOLED sibling. More in AMOLED vs MIP.
Our picks for the Forerunner 255
Domestique
Battery, steps, sunrise, altitude and heart rate around the dial — a real training face.
View faceHorizon
A 12-hour weather forecast on the bezel with up to three complications.
View faceMetric Rings
Body Battery, calories and steps as three concentric rings around the time.
View face1989 Enduro
VO2 Max, training status, heart rate and a big 7-segment LCD — every number at a glance.
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Forerunner 255 watch faces — FAQ
Are there free watch faces for the Forerunner 255?
Yes. The Forerunner 255 runs Connect IQ, so free faces work on it. Browse our free Garmin watch faces, then try each one live.
Does the Forerunner 255 have an AMOLED screen?
No — the Forerunner 255 uses a MIP (transflective) screen: sunlight-readable and battery-first, so it suits bold, high-contrast faces. See AMOLED vs MIP.
How do I change the watch face on the Forerunner 255?
Install a face from the Connect IQ Store, then set it from the watch (hold UP/MENU, then Watch Face) or in the Garmin Connect app. Step by step: how to change your Garmin watch face.