Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 010-02120-22
- SKU:
- 6348791
Rating by feature
- Battery Life
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Durability
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Comfort
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are very positive about the Forerunner 245 Music GPS Smartwatch. They particularly appreciate the music feature, with many comments highlighting its convenience. The battery life is also praised for being long-lasting, making it suitable for running enthusiasts. The GPS is mentioned to be quick and accurate, while the watch itself is considered easy to use. Overall, customers seem very satisfied with the product and its features.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Wearable exercise companion!
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This watch is great, I use it for everyday tracking and only take it off for charging. Being able to download music is another plus with seamless synching to my Bluetooth earbuds. My one gripe is the battery life, but it charges really quick.
I would recommend this to a friendAwesome watch
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This watch is exactly what i needed to make aure I stay on schedule in my training for my 5k. Lots of different training options and the app is easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat watch
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great watch. Bought as a present and the recipient has liked it much more than their previous smartwatch. Great battery life.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Running
Great watch for running and recovery
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is a great watch for running, it help on tracking you mileage, training intensity, correcting running habits, like cadences. It also help to monitor your recovery, like sleeping quality. Very very usful tool for runner. The white color looks great at beginning but get dirty after a month of use, hard to clean.
I would recommend this to a friend Fantastic upgrade from Fitbit
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic upgrade from Fitbit Versa for running. I’ve been a Fitbit user for years. The Garmin lacks the touch screen but the data and tracking is top notch for folks that enjoy running stats and info
I would recommend this to a friendGarmin always impresses
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This watch is great. The music function is not as useful as I had hoped but it’s so much more accurate than the apple watch I had before.
I would recommend this to a friendAmazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing smartwatch with lots of great features! Would highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Complicated
It tells great time.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m not technically inclined, I wish I could figure out how to use everything. I can’t get most things to work so far.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend great for exercise, never finds iphone
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great for running with wireless headphones, swimming and cycling. the find my phone feature is terrible with iphone. it never works.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat service
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent experience with people at best buy and very helpful.
I would recommend this to a friendlove this watch and it's capabilites
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This watch is user friendly and inspires me to complete my exercise goals. I love the GPS function....and added safety function for when my wife and I are in remote locations
I would recommend this to a friendThe best
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best friend for my marathon training long distances
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Headphone compatibility
Headphone compatibility is a major flaw
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really wanted to like this watch. I use it for long distance running, and it works great for activity tracking, just like my prior forerunner watches. But the music functions are not ready for primetime. The worst problem is that the watch only works with a handful of types of headphones. Don't just assume your favorite headphones will work. Garmin even has a page on its site listing the compatible 'phones -- and it's a tiny list. Lots of complaints about this on the internet. I kept wondering why different headphones would not pair at all, or would pair but not offer full functionality (volume buttons not working, pause button not working, etc.) I went through three different kinds before even finding that page, so do your homework before buying! Ridiculous that Garmin would release a watch with such poor bluetooth. I'm still going through the list of approved headphones looking for one that works and that I also like. Very frustrating so far. Another problem with the music is the Amazon music app. It's also buggy and not ready for primetime. Not sure if it's Amazon or Garmin at fault here, but it was useless for me. Fortunately, the Spotify app works well, so if you use that platform you should be OK. Also, the battery life isn't great. After a 4 hour run playing music and tracking, the brand new watch is nearly drained. It's enough for now, but if the battery degrades over time, it will become a problem. Finally, there's a bad design choice which might become an issue over time. The charging port is on the back face of the watch, so it rests against my skin. It gets gunked up with sunscreen and sweat every time I use it. I clean it out every time and so far haven't had a problem, but I worry it will eventually corrode. Prior forerunners had a better positioned port, so this wasn't a concern.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .I apologize for your frustration. Unfortunately, we can't test all Bluetooth headphones. I've included the article on pairing headphones for your convenience.
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=FnVJLBvvw51RfH3OE2YUO6
As well, I've included the Fit and Cleaning instructions below.
https://internalsupport.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=yAgOpDYLCe4ftSa9k0dQx7&searchQuery=Fit%20and%20cleaning
If you are experiencing an issue with battery, please go to support.garmin.com where you'll find many helpful FAQ articles and video's on the functions of the device. You may also reach out directly to a product support specialist if you continue to have an issue.
Debbie with Garmin
Nice product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice product, easy to setup and use. Looks cool too. Will definitely recommend it to my families and friends.
I would recommend this to a friendFAVE WATCH
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got this watch looking to get into more serious running. The features on this watch are amazing, definitely worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat walking monitor
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am having a difficult time setting up. Should be simplified for older people. I’m 66 years old.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Please go to support.garmin.com where you'll find many helpful FAQ's and video's on the functions of the device. As well, you can reach out to a product support expert from that link if you need further assistance.
Debbie with Garmin
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I upgraded from the Forerunner 235. I love the music option!
I would recommend this to a friendExcellent Purchase Experience
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent!. From the moment that I walked in till the end of the purchase. Love the watch!
I would recommend this to a friendGreat watch
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really naive and the music addition is excellent. If you like to run and listening music that is the best choice.
I would recommend this to a friendGREAT FOR ANYONE
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.JUST WONDERFUL... LOVE IT. MY HUSBAND USES IT RUNNING AND SO LOVES IT. EASY TO USE. NO CARRYING A BIG PHONE WHILE RUNNING.
I would recommend this to a friend