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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 347 reviews

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    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 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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  • 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:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Touch screen

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good entry-level model for distance runners

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

    Lightweight and comfortable. Has all basics required for distance runners without lots of unnecessary extras. Relatively intuitive and easy to use (most of the time).

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

    Great starter running watch!

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

    Very basic watch but more capable than you might think. Of course with the phone app you are able to train in some areas but its limited to those. It also does take a little time to find GPS signal but if will.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little watch for the price!

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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 to replace an older Garmin I had til the band broke. Just wanted a simple one to track while I walk/run but has other features I like as well. It shows your total steps for the day as well as heart rate and your sleep pattern at night. There are many more things as well. Great little watch without being too expensive. Loving it so far! You can also change the watch face with several that are loaded onto it, or download other faces of your choosing. At age 72, I don't need something that takes a rocket scientist to figure out. Lol.

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

    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:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Affordable Watch for Runners

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

    Couldn’t ask for a better watch for a better watch for the money. Perfect for running and daily use. Super easy to learn interface and extremely long battery life compared to my Apple Watch.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great battery and reliable watch.

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

    Using strictly as a running watch so can't speak for the smart watch functions. Replaced an apple watch because I didn't want notifications while running. Strong gps and very good battery life. Charge once a week and you're good to go.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Fitness Watch for Cycling and more

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

    The Garmin ForeRunner 45 is an excellent sports watch at an affordable price, compared with other Garmin fitness models. It is a little complicated to access the modes until you download the 56 pages of instructions. I mainly use the watch for cycling to monitor my heart rate and distance. The watch pares nicely with my desk top computer to save all the information I desire. I am still not using all the functions available but will in the near future. I do recommend this watch.

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

    Smartwatch review

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

    So far so good. Takes a bit of education but that's not a bad thing. Cross checked some of the readings with other, medical devices and they seem really close. Nice app for tracking fitness

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Careful before you buy

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

    Bought this and found out if you have tattoos this may not work for you. The reader for the hr will not pick up through the ink. Weird I know. Also the Bluetooth is not great half the time you get a notification from your phone half the time you don’t. As far as GPS and fitness it’s fantastic I just had to switch what arm I had it on!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Triathlete likes 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.

    I have used other Garmin before. About every 5 years I replace them. This is a lot of watch for the money. Glad I went with the 45 instead of the 35. Many useful features.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent purchase!

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

    Great watch!!!! This is my first Garmin watch and it is a great purchase. It gives you very accurate data and it has an easy and simple settings.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Satisfied

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

    My first smart(?) watch. Don’t know much about them but this one does well with time, walking miles, connecting to my iPhone and the battery lasts all day with no problem.

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

    Thanks Bestbuy

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

    As mentioned in the product feature list, every thing is as promised.Product is good

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

    Awesome garmin

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

    When you get familiar with it, nothing can stop you. Amazing sport and many other activities support

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good buy

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

    Needed basic features. Access to my daily steps, heart rate, gps and ability to track my progress during my run. So far happy with the purchase.

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

    Garmin v. Apple

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

    Syncs my activities and information better and more consistent than my Apple Watch. Great tracking of my running stats also.

    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
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