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Garmin - Forerunner 245 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Slate

Model:
010-02120-00
SKU:
6348785
Highly rated by customers for:
Your price for this item is $269.99

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.

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.
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  • Good watch

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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 father. He likes to be outdoors and has an android phone So this was the option I chose that has incident detection

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 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 it so much! Switched from Apple. Wanted a more fitness/health watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love it!

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely love this watch! Does everything I need it too!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good quality

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good size for small wrist. Very light easy to sleep with

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice Smartwatch

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

    It is nice. Works as expected. No issues thus far.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Garmin Watch

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

    Great product and really helps me manage and monitor my progress.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Satisfied

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

    I feel very satisfied with the product. Is very useful for runners.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good reliable

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

    This was a purchase for my wife. She runs, bikes and trail runs. She really likes the easy to read numbers and durability of this tracker.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Review

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

    Amazing watch! Love it! Use it for everything. YAy

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Accurate GPS

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

    Great accessory for a rubber. Used in marathon and daily runs and love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good watch!

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

    This is a well balances running watch. Everything works very well.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 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.

    Great watch! My first smart watch has been excellent!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good.

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

    Great product. Downside, the bands move a lot when working out and have to tighten it more.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great transition from an original Pebble user

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

    The only watch that I consider to be a Pebble replacement.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Garmin forerunner 245

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

    My only real issue is how long it takes the GPS to connect.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good not great

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

    Doesn't sink with phone before I run, I have to have my phone with me

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Flea Market Knockoff?

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Flimsy, cheap display. dead pixels after 3 months. Shocking this retailed for over $200. Seems like flea market quality.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 245 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Berry

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Garmin 245 - pay more for the Garmin 245 Music

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

    Nice watch, but didn’t come with music to be stored. Not worth the money to have to carry your phone running with you to listen to music. Returned it hoping to purchase the upgraded 245 music, but wasn’t available. Went with the apple se.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Bad watch

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

    Very bad watch. I’m going to return it ASAP. Don’t but it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Watch

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

    Works fine just. Not what I wanted. It would work for some who wants the bare minimum

    I would recommend this to a friend
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