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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 346 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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89%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the Forerunner 45 GPS Smartwatch's long battery life, affordable price, and user-friendly interface. Runners appreciate its accurate GPS and tracking capabilities, while many users find the heart rate monitoring feature useful. However, some users have expressed concerns about the display being a bit dim.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great long battery life. Keeps track of everything I need

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

    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.

    I luv this smart watch! Way cheaper than an Apple Watch and has a far better GPS feature. It actually brings you back to where you started from without errors!!! Only thing is you can’t answer calls but it sends notifications for text messages and emails all the same. Garmin has been in the game for a longtime.

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

    Lives Up To Expectations

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

    A really nice watch that is performing well. Very little issue syncing with Garmin Express and updating the software. I have little patience with reading through user manuals, and Garmin's usually require a certain amount of wading through a lot of verbiage, so I just started pushing buttons. It takes a little getting used to the sequencing for the different functions, but once you figure it out it's pretty easy. The battery needs to be recharged every couple of days, so once I get better acquainted with it I'll probably revert back to wearing my Casio G-Shock unless I'm heading out for a run.

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

    Decent but gps connectivity issues

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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.

    It’s a decent sports watch, good functionality, but it takes way too long to sync up with gps. Not an issue I’ve had with other gps tracking devices.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      If you're experiencing an issue with your Forerunner 45 please go to support.garmin.com where you'll find many helpful FAQ's and video's on the functions of the watch. If you still need assistance you can reach out directly to a product support associate. Garmin

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    First 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.

    This is my first smart watch and I received it as a gift. I like it so far especially for the heart rate. I also like the way it fits, and it’s thin band. What I don’t like is that the screen light is to dull. Wish it was a little brighter. Other than that, I’m enjoying my watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Display

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Terrific device with 2 major drawbacks

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

    First of all this is a full featured and terrific exercise watch. First, don't be put off by the dimness of the display. In bright outdoor light it is very easy to read. The 2 negatives: 1) the band will not fit on a large circumference wrist. It only fits wrists up to about 8.5 inches and there are no longer aftermarket bands. I had to return mine because of this limitation. 2) The user manual is very, very poorly constructed. I spent hours just figuring out the basics through experimentation. Big waste of time. If you can get past those 2 negatives, it is a super workout watch!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good watch and battery life

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

    I bought this watch because I have good experience with Garmin products before. The battery surprisingly lasted 5-6 days on a charge before needed to be plugged in. Also, the Connect app was easy to connect the Garmin watch.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Forerunner

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

    Great watch for the price. My husband works outside so I didn’t want to pay alot of money for a smart watch that I know will get destroyed. This watch is extremely durable and gives great feedback on your day.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin is the 'forerunner' high tech smartwatch

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

    Love this Garmin. It's an upgrade from my husband's last one that finally gave up the ghost. Easy to set up, accurate in recording..it does everything.. except wash the windows. Highly recommend.

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

    Great first GPS watch

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

    I bought this to replace my Fitbit Charge 3 that I've been battling issues with for months. I was looking for a watch that would accurately track distance for running, provide accurate data calculations (BMI, Pace, Etc), and sync with my phone easily (Galaxy S9+). This watch has checked all those boxes and more. The band is comfortable and the watch is very light. Overall very happy with this purchase so far!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    movie lover

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

    I finally got to set up and use this watch. I had a garmin 15. This watch is so much better. It has settings for running, walking. biking, and treadmill. which I need the walking and treadmill tracking. I love this watch.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good value for the money for a basic watch

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

    Good value for the money - a little bit confusing to get in and out of modes but once you know how to use it, it's comfortable and works well

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Display

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great fitness tracker

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

    I got this watch to use to track my walks and jogs and it’s nice so far. The only issue would be the screen seems pretty cheap in person than in the provided pictures. It still works great and I recommend it for someone looking for a fitness tracker.

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

    Solid running watch at this pricepoint

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

    I really like this running watch. It's simple to use, has an accurate GPS and the Garmin Connect app is solid. One note is that if you're actively tracking with GPS during an activity, the longest the battery will last is about 6 hours. If it's just in passive mode, it'll last 4-5 days between charges. Also, the band wore a sore spot into my forearm, but I think that's to be expected with a lot of these devices.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Garmin 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.

    Good battery life, very good looking smart watch. Didn't realize it doesn't have a touch screen, would greatly help functionality. Instructions not the greatest. Altitude is way off, not a clue how or where to reset.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 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 running watch. Does everything I need it to as a casual runner. Just make sure you dry the watch band and your wrist after showering or sweating profusely.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin watch

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had previous garmin watch that was 8 years old. Thought I needed an update. The buttons will take a little time getting used. Fits my needs as I use it for hiking, walking and running.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great buy.

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

    I have only used this watch for several weeks but it has more than met my expectations. It does exactly as advertised although I have only used a few of its many capabilities. The price is right, a great value.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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

    Watch works great for what I do. Provides all the feedback from my work routines, relays texts and other info from my phone via bluetooth. Battery lasts all week on a single charge.

    I would recommend this to a friend