Garmin Forerunner 255
The Forerunner 255 is an older device but still one of the best sports watches for triathletes. It’s more expensive than the Forerunner 165 on list price but it’s often reduced and has more features—if not the vibrant AMOLED screen of the 165.
For
- Multi-band GPS
- Triathlon mode
- Two sizes
- Long battery life
Against
- LCD screen
- More expensive list price
Garmin Forerunner 165
The Forerunner 165 is Garmin’s entry-level AMOLED sports watches, and is aimed at runners. It looks great and tracks accurately, though it lacks a few features you get on non-AMOLED devices at its price.
For
- AMOLED screen
- Cheaper list price
- Same smart features
Against
- Not a multisport watch
- Limited training analysis
- No dual-band GPS
