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.
Do WatchFaceKit faces run on the Forerunner 255?
Coming soon: Modern Watch MIP, Large Font Digital MIP, Classic Nine MIP, No Frills MIP support the Forerunner 255 and will be in the Connect IQ Store shortly. Try the live previews on their pages; picks appear here as soon as they can be installed.
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.