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Customer reviews

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.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Garmin watch

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

    I love the design but it didnt have a lot if the features i was looking for in a smart watch so i returned it and got a versa 3

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Watch for Daughter

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

    Bought this watch for my daughter who is a runner. She absolutely loves it! The metrics it provides her are very helpful.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Touch screen

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Watch Screen Died

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When it worked it was easy to use, I like it. My watch died (screen stopped working) with no reason given.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
      Posted .

      If you're experiencing an issue with your Forerunner 245 please go to support.garmin.com where you'll find many helpful FAQ's and video's on the functions of the device. If you're still experiencing an issue you can reach out directly to a product support associate from that link.

      Debbie with Garmin Garmin

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great fitness watch

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this watch. Tracks my walks, runs and strength training workouts. Garmin Coach is great for those looking for running plans.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Touch screen

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not touch screen

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall a good product but not a touch screen so that is why i rated 3 stars

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    must go for it

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

    good watch for fitness freak person. more tracking than apple watch

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing running watch—what people say is true!

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

    I got this watch after my Apple Watch series 3 broke, and it is WAY better, if you’re using the watch for fitness purposes.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    It’s an amazing watch . Love the way it work and it does it all

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice GPS watch

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

    Not as easy to use as my previous watch. But some cool functions that are an upgrade. I would recommend this watch for a runner or a walker.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent product

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great purchase, brand, awesome guarantee and customer service.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent for runners

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

    The light is so dim, couldn’t see it at night even with the max, also the software is little bit old, also you feel like the colours are faint !

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review.

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

    Pretty good product. It was exactly what i have been lokking for

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    I love my Garmin, it far surpassed my fitbit. The ability to change the face is easy and to do.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great buy

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

    Love the simplicity of functions coupled with the ruggedness of the watch!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This item is awesome .

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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.

    This item is awesome . This item is awesome . This item is awesome .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good, but could be better

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works well for running, but the day to day heart rate is off. I've noticed a 20 beat difference at times. I love the sleep analysis.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best brand

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

    Excellent product! Farming is the best Smart watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Great product lots of features. Be careful face cracks very easily.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    I love this garmin. Love the feature where it tracks your aerobic and anaerobic training level.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sweet

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

    Love shopping here as the staff and items are always great! 5 stars all the way across!!

    I would recommend this to a friend