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Garmin Forerunner 255 vs Polar Street X
Product A: Garmin
81 of 150 known
Change Garmin Forerunner 255
Product B: Polar
79 of 150 known
Change Polar Street X
65 of 141 fields differ
- 36 different values
- 29 known for one only
- 24 the same
- 52 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 101 smartwatches.
- Battery lifeA: 336hB: 240hGarmin is 96 h higher.
- Battery life with GPSA: 30hB: 42hPolar is 12 h higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AGarmin: 45.6 × 45.6 mm
- BPolar: 45 × 45 mm
All 150 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
6J, 900116713, 900116714, 9001167151Maker product pagepolar.com/en/street-xRead 15 October 2026Store feed SKUs 900116713 (Night Black), 900116714 (Forest Green) and 900116715 (Snow White). The manual and the regulatory sheet give the model 6J.3Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/street-x/polar-street-x-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 15 October 2026Model 6J.
GTIN / EAN
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725882070766, 725882070773, 7258820707801Maker product pagepolar.com/en/street-xRead 15 October 2026Store feed gtin12: 725882070766 Night Black, 725882070773 Forest Green and 725882070780 Snow White.
Announced
Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
Garmin Forerunner 2658Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/03/garmin-forerunner-review-amoled.htmlRead 11 October 2026Review: the Forerunner 265 series at first glance seems like an AMOLED version of the Forerunner 255, with several hardware differences. It follows the 255 in the Forerunner line.10Maker product pagegarmin.com/nl-NL/blogRead 23 October 2026Garmin's Dutch blog says the Forerunner 265 is the successor of the Forerunner 255.
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Markets
US, DE3Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-celebrates-global-running-day-with-the-introduction-of-the-forerunner-255-seriesRead 11 October 2026US release with US dollar suggested retail prices.4Press articlenextpit.de/news/garmin-forerunner-255-und-955-vorgestellt-touchscreen-mehr-akkuRead 11 October 2026German launch pricing in euros. Documented subset together with the US release.
Colours
Tidal Blue1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026US store lists Tidal Blue for this model. Other regional colours exist but are not listed on this page.3Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-celebrates-global-running-day-with-the-introduction-of-the-forerunner-255-seriesRead 11 October 2026Release names tidal blue as a new colour.
Night Black, Snow White, Forest Green1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/street-xRead 15 October 2026Colour options: Night Black, Snow White, Forest Green.
Segment
OS updates promised
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Security updates until
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Case
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Case size
Case shape
Case material
Fibre-reinforced polymer6Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-forerunner-255-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review spec box: materials fiber-reinforced polymer. The maker lists only the bezel as fiber-reinforced polymer and no other case material.7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-255Read 11 October 2026Spec table: fiber-reinforced polymer bezel and case, silicone strap.
Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/street-xRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: case material and bezel material Bio-based plastic. The launch release says reinforced polymer body. The manual lists PA11+8GF (glass-fibre reinforced polyamide 11) among the device materials. Stored as fibre-reinforced polymer.3Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/street-x/polar-street-x-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 15 October 2026Device materials list PA11+8GF, a glass-fibre reinforced polyamide.
Case material (as published)
Back
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Case dimensions
Height45.6Width45.6Thickness12.9mm(1.8 × 1.8 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs: Physical size 45.6 x 45.6 x 12.9 mm. Not stated whether the heart rate sensor bump is included.
Height45Width45Thickness13.8mm(1.8 × 1.8 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/street-xRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: width 45 mm, height 45 mm, thickness 13.8 mm.
Weight (case only)
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Weight with strap
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Durability
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Water resistance
5ATM1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/street-xRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: water resistance WR50. The manual says 50 m, suitable for swimming.3Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/street-x/polar-street-x-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 15 October 2026Water resistance 50 m (suitable for swimming).
Water resistance standard
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Dust and water rating
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Dive rating
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Max dive depth
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MIL-STD-810
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MIL-STD-810 tests
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Operating temperature
Display
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026
Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
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Display area
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Touchscreen
Max refresh rate
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Min refresh rate
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Peak brightness
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Minimum brightness
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Always-on display
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Display cover
Display cover (as published)
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (AF + DLC coating)1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/street-xRead 15 October 2026Manual tech spec: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (AF + DLC coating).3Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/street-x/polar-street-x-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 15 October 2026Watch materials: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (AF + DLC coating), PA11+8GF, aluminum, stainless steel, PMMA. Wristband: silicone with an aluminum buckle.
Platform
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Platform
OS at launch
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Software
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Latest OS
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Works with
Phone requirement
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iOS 17 or later, or Android 8 or later with Bluetooth 4.0 capability, running the Polar Flow app15Maker product pagesupport.polar.com/ie-en/polar-flow-app-and-compatible-devicesRead 15 October 2026Street X: iOS mobile devices with iOS 17 or later. Android mobile devices with Bluetooth 4.0 capability and Android 8 or later.
App store
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Voice assistants
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Chipset
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Process
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CPU cores
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CPU configuration
AGarmin Forerunner 255
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| Max clock (GHz) |
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| 0.275 |
Max CPU clock
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0.275GHz
GPU
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Low-power coprocessor
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Memory
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RAM
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Storage
4GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs: Memory/History 4 GB. The manual lists up to 4 GB of music storage for Music models only.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Music storage up to 4 GB applies to Music models.
Health sensors
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Heart rate sensor
Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026
Polar Precision Prime optical heart rate sensor (OHR GEN 3.5)1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/street-xRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Precision Prime, OHR GEN 3.5.3Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/street-x/polar-street-x-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 15 October 2026Sensors: Precision Prime, Skin Temp GEN 1, OHR GEN 3.5.
ECG capability
Blood oxygen sensing
Skin temperature sensing
No2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026The manual describes an internal temperature sensor whose reading is affected by body temperature and offers an external tempe sensor for ambient temperature. No skin temperature function is described.7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-255Read 11 October 2026Spec table: skin temperature No. The Garmin page lists only a thermometer.
Blood pressure feature
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Body composition sensor
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Skin conductance (EDA)
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Medical clearances
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Motion and environment sensors
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Accelerometer
Accelerometer range
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Gyroscope
Barometric altimeter
Compass
Ambient light sensor
Depth gauge
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Depth gauge range
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Water temperature sensor
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Health and fitness
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Health features
Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs list heart rate every second, high and low abnormal heart rate alerts, Pulse Ox, HRV status, advanced sleep, all-day stress and women's health in Garmin Connect. Sleep stages are in the manual.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Sleep statistics include total hours of sleep, sleep stages and sleep score (page 42 area).
Continuous heart rate, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/street-xRead 15 October 2026Features: continuous heart rate, nightly sleep stages (Sleep Plus Stages), Nightly Recharge, SleepWise. HRV is listed under heart rate. The Daily Readiness card and SleepWise give an alertness forecast, not a readiness score, so readiness_score is not stored. No stress score is listed. Not a medical device.4Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/street-x/polar-street-x-user-manual-english/introduction.htmRead 15 October 2026Introduction: Sleep Plus Stages, Nightly Recharge, SleepWise, continuous heart rate.
Fitness features
VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Trackback1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs list VO2 Max (run), training load, recovery time, running dynamics, running power, pool and open-water swim metrics, automatic rep counting, interval training, course guidance and TracBack. Running dynamics need a pod or HRM-Pro. No golf course or ClimbPro entry.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 62: running power can be measured with a compatible running dynamics accessory or the watch sensors. Page 63: Running Dynamics Pod records running dynamics.
VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Trackback, Climb detection1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/street-xRead 15 October 2026Features and cards: Running Performance Test (VO2max), Training Load Pro, Recovery Pro, wrist-based running power, swimming metrics, interval timers and phased training targets, route guidance, turn-by-turn route guidance, Track Back, Back to Start. Hill Splitter detects uphills and downhills automatically (manual). The manual has separate pool and open water swimming sections.4Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/street-x/polar-street-x-user-manual-english/introduction.htmRead 15 October 2026Introduction: Route Guidance, Komoot routes, Track back, Back to start, Running Performance Test with VO2max, Walking test, Training Load Pro, Recovery Pro, running power, swimming metrics with distance and strokes also in open water, Hill Splitter.9Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/street-x/polar-street-x-user-manual-english/swimming-metrics.htmRead 15 October 2026Separate sections for pool swimming (distance, pace, strokes, SWOLF) and open water swimming (distance, pace, stroke rate for freestyle and route).10Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/street-x/polar-street-x-user-manual-english/hill-splitter.htmRead 15 October 2026Hill Splitter automatically detects all uphills and downhills from GPS speed, distance and barometric altitude. It needs a 1 second GPS recording rate. Stored as climb detection.13Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/street-x/polar-street-x-user-manual-english/track-back-and-back-to-start.htmRead 15 October 2026Track back guides you back to the start via the same route you came. Back to start shows the direction by beeline.
Sport profiles
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Dive modes
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External sensors
Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod, Smart trainer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs list heart rate from external HRM, power meter compatible, speed and cadence sensor support, foot pod capable and smart trainer control.
Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence8Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/street-x/polar-street-x-user-manual-english/compatible-sensors.htmRead 15 October 2026Compatible Bluetooth sensors: Polar Verity Sense, OH1, H10 and H9 heart rate sensors, Polar speed sensor and cadence sensor, and third-party power sensors.
Safety
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Fall detection
No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs list only incident detection during select activities, which is limited to certain outdoor activities. Not counted as general fall detection.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 83: incident detection is a supplemental feature available only for certain outdoor activities.
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Car crash detection
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Emergency SOS
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs list Assistance. The manual says it sends a message with name, LiveTrack link and GPS location to emergency contacts through a paired phone with data. It does not call emergency services.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Safety and Tracking, page 84: Assistance sends a message with name, LiveTrack link and GPS location to emergency contacts. Paired phone with data plan required.
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Emergency siren
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Live location sharing
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs list live event sharing (Android only). The manual lists LiveTrack.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Safety and Tracking: LiveTrack lets friends and family follow activities in real time.
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Dedicated LED flashlight
No2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Controls menu: Flashlight turns on the screen to use the watch as a flashlight. A lit display is not a dedicated LED.7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-255Read 11 October 2026Spec table: LED flashlight No, matching the manual.
Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/street-xRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: front LED light Yes. Built-in LED flashlight with red light mode.11Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/street-x/polar-street-x-user-manual-english/flashlight.htmRead 15 October 2026Integrated LED flashlight with adjustable white light and a red light mode.
Positioning
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Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs list GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou. Multi-band GPS is listed. Signal bands are not named.
GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/street-xRead 15 October 2026Tech specs, Geo location: GPS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS Yes. GLONASS is not listed.18Maker product pagepolar.com/en/guide/polar-street-x-vs-polar-pacer-proRead 15 October 2026Comparison table: GPS constellations GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS for Street X. GLONASS is not named.
Dual-band GNSS
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Offline maps
Connectivity
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standard
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Wi-Fi bands
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Cellular
Network
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4G bands
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5G bands
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NFC
Contactless payments
Payment services
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Ultra-wideband
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Satellite
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Audio
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Microphones
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Calls on the watch
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Music on the watch
Controls
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Buttons
Named operating buttons
Crown
Rotating bezel
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Gestures
Raise and turn your arm to turn on the backlight2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Backlight settings: Gesture turns on the backlight by raising and turning your arm to look at your wrist.
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Battery and charging
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Battery capacity
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385mAh1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/street-xRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: battery capacity 385 mAh, Li-Pol.3Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/street-x/polar-street-x-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 15 October 2026385 mAh Li-pol rechargeable battery, replaceable at Polar Central Service.
Claimed battery life
AGarmin Forerunner 255
| Mode | With solar | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch | No | 336 |
| GPS | No | 30 |
| GPS, all systems | No | 25 |
| GPS, dual-band | No | 16 |
BPolar Street X
| Mode | With solar | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch | No | 240 |
| GPS | No | 42 |
| Max battery GPS | No | 170 |
Source1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/street-xRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: performance training mode 42 h, eco training mode 170 h, smartwatch mode 10 d. The page text and the launch release say 43 h for the performance mode, which conflicts with the 42 h in the tech specs and the manual. The manual figure is stored.3Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/street-x/polar-street-x-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 15 October 2026Performance training mode up to 42 h (optical heart rate on, GPS recording every second). Eco training mode up to 170 h (GPS every 2 minutes, optical heart rate off). Smartwatch mode up to 10 days with continuous heart rate and phone notifications on. 10 days is 240 h.14Maker product pagesupport.polar.com/en/what-is-the-battery-life-of-street-xRead 15 October 2026Performance up to 42 h: optical heart rate on, GPS every 1 second, always-on display off. The scenario text says Dual-Frequency GPS ON, while the product page never claims dual-frequency GNSS and the5krunner says single-frequency, so the row is stored as plain GPS. Eco up to 170 h: optical heart rate off, single-frequency GPS every 2 minutes. Smartwatch up to 10 days with phone notifications on, always-on display off and Do Not Disturb 8 h at night. Stored eco row as the maximum-saving GPS mode, like the Vantage V3 file.
Smartwatch mode (claimed)
336h
240h
AOD battery life (up to)
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GPS mode (claimed)
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Solar charging
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Charging method
Charging guidance
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Charge with the included Polar Charge 2.0 cable, which snaps on magnetically. A USB power adapter is not included. Polar asks for an adapter marked output 5 Vdc that provides at least 500 mA and has an approval mark such as LPS, UL listed or CE. The watch can charge during training. An optional charge limit of 80% is in the battery settings.6Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/street-x/polar-street-x-user-manual-english/batteries.htmRead 15 October 2026Charging the battery: custom cable snaps in magnetically. A USB power adapter is not included. Adapter marked output 5 Vdc, at least 500 mA, LPS, UL listed or CE. Charging during training is possible. Charge limit 80% in Settings > General settings > Battery.
Max charging power (watch)
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Fast charging
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Quick charge claim
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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)
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Full charge time (claimed)
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Measured
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Peak brightness (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Battery tests (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Strap
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Lug width
Quick-release strap
Strap system
Industry standard 22 mm quick release bands1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026
Standard 22 mm spring bars with a quick-release knob. No adapters needed7Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/street-x/polar-street-x-user-manual-english/changeable-wristband.htmRead 15 October 2026Standard 22 mm spring bars. Any band that uses 22 mm spring bars fits.
Strap material
Strap
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POLAR Street Wristband, 22mm1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/street-xRead 15 October 2026What's included: POLAR Street Wristband, 22mm.
Strap sizes
AGarmin Forerunner 255
| Wrist (min) (mm) | Wrist (max) (mm) |
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| 130 | 205 |
BPolar Street X
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FCC ID
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SAR limb (US)
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SAR limb (EU)
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Forerunner 255, Charge/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026In the Box tab: Forerunner 255, charge/data cable, documentation.
POLAR Street X, POLAR Street Wristband, 22mm, Polar Charge 2.01Maker product pagepolar.com/en/street-xRead 15 October 2026What's included: POLAR Street X, POLAR Street Wristband 22 mm, Polar Charge 2.0.
Power adapter in box
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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