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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 347 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Durability

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Comfort

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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89%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers express satisfaction with the Forerunner 45 GPS Smartwatch's extended battery life, affordable price, user-friendly interface, and accurate tracking features for running. Many also appreciate its stylish design. However, some users have noted that the display can be a bit dim.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    She loves it

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

    Researched so many smartwatches when looking for a great gift for my wife. Landed on this one and she absolutely loves it. The value for what you're getting is amazing. Works great, does what it says it does, and looks good. This was perfect for her. A sometimes runner, always active, techy. That doesn't mean it is for you though. Do your homework. What will you be using it for? Are you active or not? Do you want something that looks like the trendy Apple watches.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Forerunner 45 worth it

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

    I have been using entry level garmin products for running for many years and have always been pleased with their performance. I recently started incorporating strength training and other types of cardio into my routine and decided to try a new garmin to track these workout. So far it is a hit. It interfaces with the garmin connect app and is a very useful tool.

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

    Garmin forerunner 45

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

    Best Buy employees were amazing and very helpful in choosing the right watch for me. I will definitely be back again!

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

    good buy

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

    Good watch, I mainly use it to track my heart rate while I'm running to stay in the target range and it seems accurate.

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

    Upgraded My Garmin

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

    I finally upgraded and I am happy with my choice. What I like most is that it is button menu versus touch.

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

    Great health monitoring smart watch

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

    Great smart watch with just enough features. health monitoring seems to be pretty reliable an when used with Garmin connect, you have a wealth of info from a device many of us would already be wearing. Larger size is a good size for men, or women who prefer a larger faced watch. weight is comparative to any quality watch. strap is flexible without be restricting or binding.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Rules

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

    Love this Garmin. Very accurate. Easy to use, but it does take a bit to get used to using the buttons in the right order.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Meeting all expectations

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

    I bought this for the long battery life and it has not disappointed. At least 7 days between charges. Still let’s me see notifications, messages, incoming calls, and the app tracks everything I need it to. Very glad I switched to the Garmin.

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

    Review for the watch

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

    We decided to give this a gift to our grandpa for his birthday also we had to ship this to korea sadly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great upgrade

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

    Bought as an “emergency” upgrade from Forerunner 35 the day of a race event. The set up was incredibly easy as I already had a Garmin Connect account. Getting used to the functions has been confusing sometimes- the quick user guide isn’t as helpful as one would hope. But love the watch overall. Also, the 35 caused a weird allergic reaction from the band on my wrist which has now completely healed even though I still wear this device on same wrist.

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

    Easy comfortable design

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

    Easy comfortable design. Still getting used to some of the bells and whistles but working great so far

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

    gave to brother as gift to use after heart surgery

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

    great tool - gave to brother as gift to use after heart surgery to keep up with his health - he loves it!

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

    Garmin fitness step ect 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 as a Christmas gift for one of my Grandsons. He absolutely loves it. Best investment has lots of good features.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good 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.

    Works good for tracking pace and distance. Battery life is good and easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps, Heart rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for runners

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

    Tracks gps fantastically. Along with also tracking heart rate. If you have a tattoo it might mess with the sensors though.

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

    Good choice

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

    The battery is no durability but is beautiful practice

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

    Good

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

    Awesome and really good of course not yet finished ✅

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

    Forerunner 45

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

    Another great Garmin product! Love the features and style of the watch.

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

    Good purchase!

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

    Bought this as a a gift for my dad. He loved it so much for running and walking.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really good beginner runners watch

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

    My wife loves this watch really easy to use and for a beginners watch it does have a lot of features

    I would recommend this to a friend