Customer Ratings & Reviews

As a person with a smaller wrist, I was surprised how the size didn’t bother me at all. The watch is incredibly light and I purchased specifically because I didn’t want to have my phone with me on runs. With Spotify premium, you can sync your playlists to the watch to listen offline. The only cons are that it’s not able to detect stairs climbed and the sleep tracking is better on the fitbits I’ve had previously

My husband loves this watch!! We looked at other watches of this type but different brands and kept coming back to the Garmin. It has many features and easy to use once you know what you're doing.

This watch is everything it advertises. Very easy to setup and use. Lots of useful features and configuration options. The watch along with the mobile app gives a lot of data for fitness savvy or healthy conscious people. My only concerns are that it sometimes takes time (5 mins+) to synchronize the watch with the GPS signal. This might be a location issue? Second, it is difficult to calibrate the watch with accuracy with a treadmill. One needs to re-calibrate often based on treadmill, incline and speed mixes, or steps per minute on arm wearing the watch (if you drink with your arm wearing the watch you lose steps and it reduces the measured distance).

I’m happy with this watch. It’s really easy to sync playlists from my Spotify, as well as connecting to my Pixel buds. Also, it’s fun trying out different watch faces through the connect app. GPS has been reliable on my jogs so far. If I had a complaint, it would be that the stretchy band never feels quite right. It feels loose unless I cinch it down, but then it ends up being too tight and uncomfortable. But there’s tons of replacement bands available for cheap, so shouldn’t be a big deal. I think I’m gonna try out a leather one.

I haven't had a chance to use it yet due to the covid 19 restrictions.. the set up is a bit confusing but it mite be due to not getting to try it out.

love the watch and the battery will last about 3 days or so. The customer service is very good. I had to exchange mine because of a pixel.

I purchased the Garmin Forerunner 245 Music specifically because I want to listen to music while I run. The watch is lauded for it's accuracy, which I can agree with, and its battery life, which is great. But when I tried to pair my top-rated sports headphones Jabra Elite Active 65t and track my run, it wouldn't work! BUYER BEWARE! If you purchase this model (why else would you buy the 'Music' variant), it only works with select headphones. So make sure to check Garmin's site before you purchase a pair of headphones or purchase this watch if you already have a pair of headphones.

This watch is solid and has great features like you would expect from any Garmin. However, this model in particular has poor batter life. I have charge ever few days. The only reason I wouldn't recommend this product is there are newer model for a similar price point with updated features and such. Also this watch runs a bit small compared to other Garmin devices I have used.

My son loves it. He really likes that he can download his music on the watch and not have to have his phone.

My wife loves this. It is so useful when she is running her races.

Great watch, I never take it off. Best workout watch u can get plus this controls music as well.

If you like to work out this is the product you should buy. I would recommend always

Phone no longer needed on my run! This holds music!

Love this watch! The battery life, even when using the running feature almost daily, is at least 6 days! I'm so impressed! The buttons took some getting used to vs. the touch screen of my Fitbit but no biggie! Also the band is so comfortable! It's like your not even wearing it!

Perfect fit and style. It’s runs when I don’t! Perfect for others and runners!

Great running watch. Picks up GPS just about instantaneously. Easy to load music and pair headphones. Controls fairly intuitive after playing around with it for a bit. Highly recommended.

Love it!! Best watch for running and it stores my music!!!

I needed to replace my Garmin 45 and get a watch with music so I decided on the 245 with music after friends recommended it. Great watch for a great price!

Great Running watch. Upgraded from the Vivoactive 2.

Great watch, can be a bit difficult to get set up, but once it is, it works great.