Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 010-02156-06
- SKU:
- 6348819
Rating by feature
- 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
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.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Cons mentioned:Touch screen
Functionality fine, display brightness, terrible
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The functionality of the watch is fine but the display brightness is terrible. I returned the watch for a different model. I am surprised that Gardin would sell a product like this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Touch screen
No no no!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The screen was to dull. Lack quality and to much adjustment from previous device.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Don't get one.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have had a Forerunner 35 for 18 months. Thought it might be time to upgrade. Big mistake. I mostly do run/walk and the vibration mode for the run/walk changes is critical. I can barely feel the vibration on the 45 and there is no way to adjust it. I spent most of my first three runs looking down at the watch to get the intervals and just got tired of it. Not to mention the splits are only marked by one vibration, not the three separate vibrations on the 35, which were important in determining whether it was an interval change or a mile mark. Anyway, I went back to the 35. Would not recommend the 45 under any circumstances - I've wasted $150.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Heart rate
hard to use
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was told Garmin is the way to go when it comes to heart rate watched, however, it is difficult to use. The manual included is very small and doesn't give much explanation on how to use the watch. I wanted to keep my heart rate on display as I workout and I couldn't find away to do it. I emailed the company but no response.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .If you have activity tracking turned on then the heart rate is on all the time. If you're experiencing issues, please go to support.garmin.com where you'll find many helpful FAQ's and videos on the functions of the device. From that page you may also reach out directly to a product support specialist.
Debbie with Garmin
Lack luster
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had a polar watch in 2014 updated to the Garmin 45 this year 2020, but the technology reminds me of my previous polar, nothing new really. I actually returned the Garmin 45 and started using my polar watch again. I'm a runner and have completed 2 half marathons.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .I'm sorry to hear you've experienced an issue with your Forerunner 45. We offer support in many forms to assist you with your issues. Please go to support.garmin.com where you'll find many helpful FAQ's and video's on the functions of the watch as well the option to reach out directly to a product support specialist who can assist you with any questions or issues.
Debbie with Garmin
Fitbit Versa 3 is the better way to go
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This watch wasn't very user friendly, and didn't have the features that i wanted in a watch, I ended up returning it and got a fitbit versa 3, and love this watch
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .I'm sorry to hear you didn't like the Forerunner 45. We offer support at 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 directly to product support from that link.
Debbie with Garmin
- Cons mentioned:Touch screen
No touch screen
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its not touch screen or anything. You have to use the buttons on the side and for the price of this you can get a watch with a touch screen.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .I apologize for your frustration, however, not all fitness wearable are touchscreen watches.
Debbie with Garmin
Not user friendly and does not show me average pac
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is not user friendly at all. I have consulted 2 techs at Best Buy snd still cannot get the watch set the way I need it to show average mph while in motion while horseback riding. Very disappointed with this watch. I bought the watch just for this function and I can’t set it to show me that information.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .I'm sorry you're experiencing an issue with your Forerunner 45. Please go to support.garmin.com where you can find many helpful FAQ's and functions of the watch. As well, if you're still experiencing an issue with your watch you can reach out directly to a product support specialist from that link.
Debbie with Garmin
Garmin Watch
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This watch is difficult to set and to use. The charger should have been a normal charger. If you lose the charger you have to wait for a new one to be sent and you can only order off website.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .I'm sorry you're disappointed in the watch. Please go to support.garmin.com where you can find many helpful FAQ's and video's on the functions of the watch. As well, if you still need assistance you can reach out directly to a product support associate from that page.
Debbie with Garmin
Lousy product.
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Lousy product. I bought a Coros Pace 2 watch instead, which is a way better product if you're a triathlete. Better luck next time Garmin.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendSmartwatch
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.To complicated for me, very nice watch though. Overall the watch is very nice but i couldn't understand all that technology.
I would recommend this to a friendGarmin Forerunner 45
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This watch had way more than what I needed. I tried to like it but just could not make myself. I did return it to the store.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .I'm sorry to hear you're were disappointed with the Forerunner 45. We offer support at support.garmin.com where you can find many helpful FAQ's and video's on the functions of the device. You may also reach out to a product support specialist from that link.
Debbie with Garmin
Can't review accurately.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Item was faulty. Could not be replaced as there were no additional in stock.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Please go to support.garmin.com where you can reach out directly to a product support associate for assistance.
Debbie with Garmin
This is awful!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is not user friendly!! Want to return it!! Unusable!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .I'm sorry to hear 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 device. If you still need assistance you can reach out directly to a product support associate from that link.
Feels cheap
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Everything about this watch just feels cheap. Not worth it. Exchanged it a day later.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend