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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:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does exactly what I need it to!

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

    Super easy to use and it's just about ready to go as soon as you leave the store. Definitely would recommend for beginners as well as more advanced runners.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple 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.

    Simple, easy to read nice big screen. This is not a touch-screen smartwatch but it will display your calls and messages. The buttons are easy to push and it has an easy-to-read display.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Watch

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

    Bought this for my wife who is a new runner and she loves how simple but yet informative this watch it. I would recommend it to anyone who’s new to running and wants a running watch for beginners

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Forerunner 45

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

    This smart watch does everything I want it to do. Once I learned what all the buttons did, it was easy to use. I like how the information is available on the app so soon.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garminwatch

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

    I like this watch and garments cause there good quality this one is easy to control with the buttons I like to track my steps and heart rate this does a good job.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good value, works good

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

    Bought this for my high school daughter who runs cross country. She said it works good allowing her to program and track her workouts.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for starting runners.

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

    I loved my garmin 45 runner. The Garmin app is also very helpful tracking day activities and definitely using the coach training program. Highly reccomend to who wants to start running activities.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    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.

    This watch does exactly what i need it to do. Teacjing everything and even has the timer i need for work. Keeps a great charge as well. Love it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Watch!

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

    Bought the watch for 12 year old athlete. Very easy to setup in the iPhone with the Garmin app. Great product and picked up at Best Buy curb side pickup, great service!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It’s good!

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

    My husband likes it! I don’t like that it’s not touch screen, I missed that part in the description somehow. But at least he loves it & the built in coach.

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

    Garmin

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

    Item is very well made, accurate info and reliable for it's intended use,highly recommended.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Basic, big, perfect when you are in the move

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

    This gives me the information I am most interested in on a big clear display with intuitive controls.

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

    Great watch

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

    Works great and has some really cool features. The glass face however broke easily after it fell on stone tile. Just be careful not to drop it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great SmartWatch with value for money.

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

    Great GPS smartwatch. It has very great step counts and other feature with value for money.

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

    My husband loves his!

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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 watch for my husband and he absolutely loves it! It switch to Garmin with me aftwr being a die hard under armour user.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Watch

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

    Great option for running/working out if you don't need all the options the apple watch offers

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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

    Very easy to use especially with the Garmin Connect website. Lots of useful tools and information about your workouts and physical condition.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great GPS Activity Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have tried different GPS watches in the past.This watch accurately monitors your location and activities without any issues.This is the best gift I received

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for Runners

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

    Simple and not too complex for those who want something for running and not much else.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Watch

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

    Nice watch, but too many buttons for this old man to master.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend