Garmin Forerunner 255S
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Step counting received one clear positive judgment, with the reviewer finding it nearly spot-on against manual counting and other watches.
Pros: step counting accuracy, fit
Cons: blood oxygen tracking, charging convenience
Step-counting evidence was limited but positive in one review that described step count as spot-on alongside other tracking.
Pros: step counting accuracy, third-party app support
Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity
Step counts were considered reliable and consistent in the limited reviews that discussed them.
Pros: outdoor visibility, charging speed
Cons: LTE connectivity, call handling
Step tracking is praised as accurate and reliable in the reviews that evaluate it directly.
Pros: pairing reliability, wellness insights
Cons: ECG functionality, body temperature tracking
Step counting was reported as close to other tested devices.
Pros: smartphone notifications, watch face quality
Cons: music controls, Wi-Fi connectivity
Step counting accuracy had limited positive evidence, with one controlled walk test missing by only about 40 steps.
Pros: charging speed, GPS accuracy
Cons: ECG functionality, smartphone notifications
Step counting was tested as accurate, with a very low error rate in one review.
Pros: water resistance, workout tracking variety
Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality
Step counting performed well in explicit testing and event use, with exact or sound counts reported despite separate distance-tracking hiccups.
Pros: activity auto-detection, style and design
Cons: LTE connectivity, charging convenience
Step counting accuracy was positive, with testers finding counts aligned with measured courses or predictable routes.
Pros: fitness tracking accuracy, wellness insights
Cons: software smoothness, ECG functionality
Step counting accuracy has limited support from a broader wellness-metrics judgment that steps remain reliable and accessible.
Pros: customization options, charging speed
Cons: onboard music storage, voice assistant quality
Step counting is generally reliable against other trackers, though one reviewer saw an inconsistent first test before better later results.
Pros: software smoothness, comfort
Cons: LTE connectivity, voice assistant quality
Step counting gets limited positive evidence, with one reviewer finding the advanced step counter useful in daily use.
Pros: recovery insights, GPS accuracy
Cons: software smoothness, fitness tracking accuracy
Step counting is supported by a single positive review that characterized step tracking as reasonably accurate.
Pros: health tracking accuracy, software smoothness
Cons: LTE connectivity, mapping and navigation
Step counting was only directly judged in one review, where it was close to a comparison device.
Pros: charging speed, coaching features
Cons: ECG functionality, call handling
Step counting was praised as doing a good job, especially after calibration.
Pros: style and design, comfort
Cons: outdoor visibility, coaching features
Step tracking looked usable, with one review finding no wild discrepancies and another finding a mild overcount but still decent results.
Pros: pairing reliability, reliability
Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage
Step counting evidence was mixed, with one reviewer finding counts well aligned and another finding a 100-step test overcounted.
Pros: activity auto-detection, build quality
Cons: blood oxygen tracking, Bluetooth connectivity
Step counting is described as close but slightly high, with limitations when the arm is not moving normally.
Pros: health tracking accuracy, blood oxygen tracking
Cons: ECG functionality, onboard music storage