Name: Garmin - Forerunner 15 GPS Watch (Large) - Black/Blue
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 7801512
Rating: 4.3 (15 reviews)

General
- Product Name: Forerunner 15 GPS Watch (Large)
- Brand: Garmin
- Model Number: 010-01241-40
- Color: Black/Blue
Dimensions
- Band Width: 1.8 millimeters
- Case Size: 25mm (The diameter or longest measurement of the case.)
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
Other
- Case Shape: Rounded square
- Product Weight: 1.5 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Display Type: Digital
- Band Material: Other
- Power Source: Battery-powered
- Battery Size: Other (The battery size required for operation.)
- Number of Batteries Required: 1
- World Clock: false
- Case Height: 24 millimeters
- UPC: 753759121365

Garmin Forerunner 15 GPS Watch: Monitor your fitness goals with this GPS watch that measures distance, heart rate and calories burned, among other metrics. The waterproof design allows you to wear the watch during swimming workouts.

Tracks a variety of metrics: Including activity vs. inactivity, calories burned, distance, sleep quality, speed and steps taken, so you can keep track of daily activity levels.
GPS-enabled: For accurate pace and distance data. Upload your data to Garmin Connect on your PC or Mac to see your activity on a map and share with your friends.
Heart rate monitor: Makes it easy to measure workout intensity.
Waterproof design: Resists depths of up to 164' for use while swimming or in the rain.
Backlit LCD: Allows easy viewing in low-light conditions.

Whats Included

Charging/data clip
Forerunner 15 GPS Watch (Large)
Heart rate monitor
Owner's manual
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Q: Does the stopwatch continue to display seconds for 4 or more hours?

A: While the watch is running, it won't display seconds after that hour. However, the auto lap feature will display the exact, accurate time for that mile (including seconds). Also, when you view the full activity (either on the device or in Connect after you sync your device), it will display the full and accurate time. -JPK

Q: Is it include the heart rate band?

A: The Best Buy website shows the following is included: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, Heart rate monitor, Charging/data clip, Owner's manual. Thank you. ~QKO

Q: does the heart rate monitor need a torso band?

A: Yes, the heart rate monitor requires the band.

Q: does it record max heart rate, and average hr over time?

A: Yes, this watch has those features.

Q: Does this watch measure the distance that you have swimmed---while doing lap swimming?

A: undefined

Q: what are the capabilities of this unit

A: undefined

Q: Bike riding

A: The Forerunner 15 does not measure or record the number of pedal strokes. It is able to track distance based on GPS or a foot pod. While no Garmin device currently records pedal strokes, some are compatible with a cadence sensor which measures number of pedal strokes per minute. Please see the Garmin website to verify compatibility. ^DK

Q: How can I order this in size large?

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Customers are saying

Customers regard the GPS function and heart rate monitor as valuable features. Positive feedback highlights the GPS's usefulness for tracking runs and providing location awareness. The heart rate monitor is also praised for its fitness tracking capabilities, although some users note the need for a separate chest strap. Overall, the watch's combination of GPS and heart rate monitoring receives strong approval.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great combination GPS / Activity Tracker
I had a Forerunner 305 GPS for probably about 5 years, and used it a lot for running, biking, and cross country skiing. My only complaint with it is that it is quite large, but is very functional. But the battery was going bad, and so it was time for a new GPS, and I liked the FR15's combination GPS / Activity Tracker. The FR15 is a good, although basic GPS. It lacks the functionality of customizing the GPS screens like you can do on higher end GPS's, and unfortunately it is really made for running, and doesn't really lend itself to nordic skiing and biking. But when you download the activities to Garmin Connect it is easy to change the activity from running to another activity. However, the calorie counter seems to be high for cycling, and probably isn't very accurate. It's probably more accurate for running. I haven't had a chance to use it for nordic skiing yet. If you are going to use the GPS for running only, the screen selections are probably good enough, and I am guessing that the calorie counter is more accurate. If you only want a GPS, and don't care for the activity tracker, probably another GPS will be a better product / value. Likewise, if you are only interested in an activity tracker, and don't care about GPS functionality, you will probably be better served by getting an activity tracker. When selecting this FR 15, I found the following review from DC Rainmaker to be the most helpful. Following is that link: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/06/garmin-forerunner-15-depth-review.html
Posted 11 years ago by MNSodaLDF
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Watch!
After reading some reviews I decided to go with the Garmin 15 Watch. The reason I bought this watch was because it has the GPS and heart rate monitor bundle, plus foot pod capable. Lately I have been using it indoors to track my workouts by using the heart rate monitor. This function helps you calculate how much calories you've burned and monitor performance when working out indoors. As for the GPS feature, the Virtual Pacer feature is very good and plan on using it more next season.
This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 15 GPS Watch (Large) - Red/Black
Posted 10 years ago by LuisG
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Step Up from Forerunner 10...
...especially with the heart rate monitor option. Add the activity tracker option and this watch is the perfect step up from the FR10. The HR monitor takes a little bit to get used at first but provides a more accurate reading of calorie burn during a run.
Posted 10 years ago by RCKCHK