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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 276 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the Forerunner 245 GPS Smartwatch. They appreciate its long battery life, comfort, and lightweight design. Runners in particular find it easy to use and accurate for tracking their runs. The watch also offers a variety of other features that customers appreciate, including GPS performance, functionality, and price. While some customers would prefer a touch screen, the overall sentiment towards the Forerunner 245 GPS Smartwatch is positive.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy, Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    game-changer for my fitness journey.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm absolutely thrilled with my Garmin Forerunner 245! This watch has been a game-changer for my fitness journey. The accuracy of its tracking is impressive, and I love how it syncs seamlessly with my phone. It's comfortable to wear, even during long runs, and the battery life is fantastic. The customizable data screens are a great feature, allowing me to focus on the metrics that matter most to me. Overall, it's a reliable and stylish companion for anyone looking to elevate their fitness goals!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Touch screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun watch!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great for everything you would expect from a fitness watch. Not so smart that I would distract you from exercising. Screen could be a little brighter but can be seen well enough in the sunlight. Overall I’m happy with it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use, Features

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantasic Watch

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this watch after using a Forerunner 235 for years (battery wouldn't keep charge anymore unfortunately). While this doesn't give me the 9 days of battery life that the 235 did, the enhancements and extra features I get with this model is fantastic for the price you are paying. The Garmin Ecosystem is so easy to navigate once you've done your homework and dabbled around with it. Highly recomend the Forerunner 245 to anyone looking for a solid running watch that has great extra features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent for running

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I think Garmin is really outstanding for making watches for exercise. This is a great watch for running. It is easy to use and really feels like a running exercise. I would rather use this than my Apple watch for running. Battery life is better too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to setup and use. Last more than a week in just 1 charge. used it for my half marathon training program and is very satisfied.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great. Easy to use, quickly connects to satellite. Indoor mode not as accurate but still ok

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    light weight, easy to use, if you want you can change the bands and make it more dynamic.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Gps

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Garmin watch

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Garmin watch is very useful in my work out. Easy to sync with my airpods

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple and accurate

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This gives me all of the data I'd ever want to know and is customizable and simple to use. I'm a Garmin fan and this model is perfect for me. I run six days a week but also weight train, hike and some other sports. I was able to add my other sports and track those too. The Garmin Connect app is simple to use. There are a couple of categories that lose me; one of which is Body Battery which doesn't make sense to me but I just ignore it. If you're looking for a great watch to track your activities accurately, this is it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product. Easy to use & so light to wear.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product! I wore this for the Virtual Boston Marathon. It is user friendly and very light to wear. It links so easily to the smart phone. It's easy to read outside - even in the sun.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Sports Watch - Wife Uses it for Triathlons

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked as my wife expected it to. Q quick lesson form our daughter and away she went. Works great. A learning curve - but it is one that is not insurmountable - just read and take your time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great purchase! Wish I had purchased years ago! I resisted taking the plunge for the longest but the sale price and getting tired of using my phone pushed me over. I think my fitness game would be even more advanced. Easy to use with many more valuable features than I previously imagined. The Garmin Connect App is really good and readily syncs with Strava and Map My Run.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for running

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice model, easy to use, compatible with iphones...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Activity tracker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent fitness tracker/smartwatch. I was using my apple watch, but the GPS was always wrong. The Garmintracking agrees with known mileage on runs and is easy to use as well as connect to my iphone. Oh, and the battery life is unreal - days.....

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Watch!!!!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have owned the Samsung Galaxy watches for the last several years. This one is far more better than any of those. Looks like I am a Garmin man now. Works great feels great and looks great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch for runners, its easy to use and has all the features you could want. Its very accurate when it comes to distance and has several set up options for your exercise. I recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin friendly

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My husband loves this watch/tracker. It is relatively easy to use and the look is very slick. It doesn't look like tracker it looks like a watch that he can wear every day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great. Double check size

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch and it has a lot of features that anybody will love. One thing is that the band was small so I'm giving it 4 starts because of this but overall the design and UI are easy to use and it's a good looking watch

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little watch. The battery lasts and the app is super easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Running Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use and set up. Very intuitive. Great battery life and easy to connect to my phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend