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Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for heart rate monitor watch for runners.

Heart rate monitors are a great way to keep track of your heart rate while you're exercising. They can be used for everything from running to weight lifting to cycling. And they're not just for serious athletes, they're also a great tool for anyone who wants to work out smarter, healthier, and more efficiently. Browse the top-ranked list of heart rate monitor watches for runners below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. Garmin - Forerunner 245 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Berry - Front_Zoom
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    "This is an upgrade from my Vivoactive which had stopped picking up my heart rate. I really love the band. This watch has lots more features that I’ve yet to explore. ...Sleek watch. If you are a runner, this is worth every penny. Check out all of the specs. ...Excellent watch for runners!"

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    Track fitness metrics for adaptive training with this berry-colored Garmin Forerunner 245 GPS running smartwatch. The GPS feature and incident detection automatically broadcast your location to emergency personnel after an accident for added safety. This Garmin Forerunner 245 GPS running smartwatch has a large digital display for easy reading and is preprogrammed for a variety of fitness activities.
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    "This is an upgrade from my Vivoactive which had stopped picking up my heart rate. I really love the band. This watch has lots more features that I’ve yet to explore. ...Sleek watch. If you are a runner, this is worth every penny. Check out all of the specs. ...Excellent watch for runners!"

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    Track fitness metrics for adaptive training with this berry-colored Garmin Forerunner 245 GPS running smartwatch. The GPS feature and incident detection automatically broadcast your location to emergency personnel after an accident for added safety. This Garmin Forerunner 245 GPS running smartwatch has a large digital display for easy reading and is preprogrammed for a variety of fitness activities.
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  2. Garmin - Forerunner 255S GPS Smartwatch 41 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Light Pink - Front_Zoom
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    "This bad boy has it all: heart rate monitoring, O2 metering, and can even tell you when the sun’s going to rise! ...The perfect running watch...As a fairly serious runner, there is nothing more I could ask for from a running watch. "

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    Run at a higher level with the Forerunner 255S smartwatch. These running smartwatches help you train and recover smarter with training status, running power, multi-band GPS and daily suggested workouts that adapt to your performance and goals. Plus, other new features — such as race widget — help you plan your race-day strategy, and morning report with HRV status reveals your overall health alongside the day ahead. And with Garmin Pay contactless payments with a supported card, it’s never been easier to buy that post-workout coffee — no matter how you work out — with more than 30 activity profiles, including triathlon, cycling, swimming and more. With Forerunner 255, you can get a continuous picture of your health, from training and recovery to sleep quality and overall wellness — and with up to 12 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 26 hours in GPS mode.
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    "This bad boy has it all: heart rate monitoring, O2 metering, and can even tell you when the sun’s going to rise! ...The perfect running watch...As a fairly serious runner, there is nothing more I could ask for from a running watch. "

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    Run at a higher level with the Forerunner 255S smartwatch. These running smartwatches help you train and recover smarter with training status, running power, multi-band GPS and daily suggested workouts that adapt to your performance and goals. Plus, other new features — such as race widget — help you plan your race-day strategy, and morning report with HRV status reveals your overall health alongside the day ahead. And with Garmin Pay contactless payments with a supported card, it’s never been easier to buy that post-workout coffee — no matter how you work out — with more than 30 activity profiles, including triathlon, cycling, swimming and more. With Forerunner 255, you can get a continuous picture of your health, from training and recovery to sleep quality and overall wellness — and with up to 12 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 26 hours in GPS mode.
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  3. Garmin - Forerunner 245 Music GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - White - Front_Zoom
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    "Best running watch...Tracks all I need in steps, runs and walks. Love the heart rate and stress level. Batter life good. Very happy with this purchase....Speed, Heart rate, VO2 max, and more ways to see my performance help me find my strong and week points."

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    Work towards fitness goals with this Garmin Forerunner 245 Music GPS running smartwatch. The battery lasts for up to 24 hours while running the GPS, making it ideal for marathons and other long training sessions. This Garmin Forerunner 245 Music GPS running smartwatch features incident detection to send emergency responders location information for added safety.
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    "Best running watch...Tracks all I need in steps, runs and walks. Love the heart rate and stress level. Batter life good. Very happy with this purchase....Speed, Heart rate, VO2 max, and more ways to see my performance help me find my strong and week points."

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    Work towards fitness goals with this Garmin Forerunner 245 Music GPS running smartwatch. The battery lasts for up to 24 hours while running the GPS, making it ideal for marathons and other long training sessions. This Garmin Forerunner 245 Music GPS running smartwatch features incident detection to send emergency responders location information for added safety.
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  4. Garmin - Venu Sq 2 GPS Smartwatch 40mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate - Front_Zoom
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    "If does excellent tracking of fitness, sleep and heart rate. It also has enough smartwatch features like music controls, notifications, responding to messages (on Android). ...Great beginner watch for my daughter who is using it for running track this season."

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    Let’s find a new way to move with the Venu Sq 2 smartwatch. Featuring a bright AMOLED display, this GPS smartwatch combines daily style with health monitoring and fitness features that inspire you to connect mind and body. With up to 11 days of battery life, you won’t have to take off your watch every night to charge it — which means a more complete 24/7 picture of your health. Get heart rate, sleep score, stress tracking, Body Battery energy levels and so much more (This device is intended to give an estimate of your activity and metrics). With 25 preloaded sports apps for indoor or outdoor activities, you can try something new, including running, cardio, strength, HIIT and more. Never miss a call or text with smart notifications delivered to your wrist when paired to your Apple or Android smartphone. Get detailed health and fitness data plus workouts in the free Garmin Connect smartphone app.
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    "If does excellent tracking of fitness, sleep and heart rate. It also has enough smartwatch features like music controls, notifications, responding to messages (on Android). ...Great beginner watch for my daughter who is using it for running track this season."

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    Let’s find a new way to move with the Venu Sq 2 smartwatch. Featuring a bright AMOLED display, this GPS smartwatch combines daily style with health monitoring and fitness features that inspire you to connect mind and body. With up to 11 days of battery life, you won’t have to take off your watch every night to charge it — which means a more complete 24/7 picture of your health. Get heart rate, sleep score, stress tracking, Body Battery energy levels and so much more (This device is intended to give an estimate of your activity and metrics). With 25 preloaded sports apps for indoor or outdoor activities, you can try something new, including running, cardio, strength, HIIT and more. Never miss a call or text with smart notifications delivered to your wrist when paired to your Apple or Android smartphone. Get detailed health and fitness data plus workouts in the free Garmin Connect smartphone app.
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  5. Samsung - Galaxy Watch5 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Bora Purple - Front_Zoom
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    "He's so excited Especially for the heart rate monitor he also like the fact that he can text and talk on the watch great buy....So far the watch does what I need- tells time, heart rate, steps & No monthly fee. There's a lot to learn w this watch. "

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    Stay on track, on time, and in style with Galaxy Watch5¹. Ready to get a better understanding of your wellness? Galaxy Watch5 features body composition analysis², improved sensors that get an accurate read on your heart rate³ and Advanced Sleep Coaching¹ that helps you get your zzzs . Whether you’re getting your steps in, jogging at lunchtime or crushing yoga class on the weekend, strut your fashion sense with Watch bands and faces that match your awesome outfit. Stay powered up on the go throughout even your busiest day with an improved battery that gives you time to do it all. Worry less and do more and with a Sapphire Crystal Glass that’s more durable than before and a water resistant design that can take a splash⁴ or two. Go ahead, unleash the best you with Galaxy Watch5.
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    "He's so excited Especially for the heart rate monitor he also like the fact that he can text and talk on the watch great buy....So far the watch does what I need- tells time, heart rate, steps & No monthly fee. There's a lot to learn w this watch. "

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    Stay on track, on time, and in style with Galaxy Watch5¹. Ready to get a better understanding of your wellness? Galaxy Watch5 features body composition analysis², improved sensors that get an accurate read on your heart rate³ and Advanced Sleep Coaching¹ that helps you get your zzzs . Whether you’re getting your steps in, jogging at lunchtime or crushing yoga class on the weekend, strut your fashion sense with Watch bands and faces that match your awesome outfit. Stay powered up on the go throughout even your busiest day with an improved battery that gives you time to do it all. Worry less and do more and with a Sapphire Crystal Glass that’s more durable than before and a water resistant design that can take a splash⁴ or two. Go ahead, unleash the best you with Galaxy Watch5.
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  6. Garmin - Forerunner 245 Music GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Aqua - Front_Zoom
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    "I’m super impressed with the comfortable fit, accurate heart rate monitor, and elaborate health profiles. ...Great watch for monitoring my heart rate while I exercise. Music feature is nice too!"

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    Adjust your training by tracking advanced metrics with this aqua-colored Garmin Forerunner 245 Music GPS running smartwatch. The built-in memory stores up to 500 songs for phone-free enjoyment, while the safety tracking feature sends your real-time location to emergency contacts after injury. With a long battery life, this Garmin Forerunner 245 Music GPS running smartwatch provides multi-day use.
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    "I’m super impressed with the comfortable fit, accurate heart rate monitor, and elaborate health profiles. ...Great watch for monitoring my heart rate while I exercise. Music feature is nice too!"

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    Product Description

    Adjust your training by tracking advanced metrics with this aqua-colored Garmin Forerunner 245 Music GPS running smartwatch. The built-in memory stores up to 500 songs for phone-free enjoyment, while the safety tracking feature sends your real-time location to emergency contacts after injury. With a long battery life, this Garmin Forerunner 245 Music GPS running smartwatch provides multi-day use.
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  7. Garmin - Enduro 2 GPS Smartwatch 51mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer with Titanium Rear Cover - Carbon Gray - Front_Zoom
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    "Had problems with my 955 reading my heart rate, with all my ink I have on my wrists… no problem with the Enduro 2, maybe because it’s slightly larger…. ...And not sure why but the Enduro 2 has less Heart Rate reading problems, on my wrist with my ink)."

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    Run to the ends of the Earth with the Enduro 2 ultraperformance multisport GPS watch. Solar power provides battery life of up to 150 hours in GPS mode with solar charging (Assumes continuous use for entire period in 50,000 lux conditions) to help you outlast your next ultra race. AutoSelect mode uses SatIQ technology to dynamically determine the GPS mode necessary to maximize battery life without compromising positional accuracy. The rugged, lightweight design won’t slow you down, and the light UltraFit band offers a secure, comfortable fit during all your activities. TopoActive and ski maps will help you find your way, while a variety of built-in sports apps as well as endurance, stamina and other performance metrics will help take your training to the next level. Use traditional button controls or the new touchscreen interface to access selections. Enduro 2 includes an Adventure Racing World Series-approved adventure racing app. Plus, its advanced features, including the NextFork™ map guide, grade-adjusted pace and automatic rest timer for ultra runs, help you prepare to go the distance. A superbright LED flashlight (twice as bright as the fēnix® 7X multisport GPS watch) even guides you in the dark.
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    "Had problems with my 955 reading my heart rate, with all my ink I have on my wrists… no problem with the Enduro 2, maybe because it’s slightly larger…. ...And not sure why but the Enduro 2 has less Heart Rate reading problems, on my wrist with my ink)."

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    Run to the ends of the Earth with the Enduro 2 ultraperformance multisport GPS watch. Solar power provides battery life of up to 150 hours in GPS mode with solar charging (Assumes continuous use for entire period in 50,000 lux conditions) to help you outlast your next ultra race. AutoSelect mode uses SatIQ technology to dynamically determine the GPS mode necessary to maximize battery life without compromising positional accuracy. The rugged, lightweight design won’t slow you down, and the light UltraFit band offers a secure, comfortable fit during all your activities. TopoActive and ski maps will help you find your way, while a variety of built-in sports apps as well as endurance, stamina and other performance metrics will help take your training to the next level. Use traditional button controls or the new touchscreen interface to access selections. Enduro 2 includes an Adventure Racing World Series-approved adventure racing app. Plus, its advanced features, including the NextFork™ map guide, grade-adjusted pace and automatic rest timer for ultra runs, help you prepare to go the distance. A superbright LED flashlight (twice as bright as the fēnix® 7X multisport GPS watch) even guides you in the dark.
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  8. Garmin - Forerunner 45 GPS Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Lava Red - Front_Zoom
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    "Excellent battery life for a watch with a heart rate monitor. Syncs with my Edge 25 cycling computer so I can easily monitor my heart rate while I’m riding....I like the charts that show your heart rate and pace. Also the elevation changes"

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    Log workout data with this lava red Garmin Forerunner 45 GPS running watch. The long-lasting battery functions for up to seven days before requiring a charge (13 hours in GPS mode), while Garmin Coach offers personalized exercise plans that cater to your fitness level. This Garmin Forerunner 45 GPS running watch features incident detection, which notifies emergency contacts with your location after an accident.
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    "Excellent battery life for a watch with a heart rate monitor. Syncs with my Edge 25 cycling computer so I can easily monitor my heart rate while I’m riding....I like the charts that show your heart rate and pace. Also the elevation changes"

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    Log workout data with this lava red Garmin Forerunner 45 GPS running watch. The long-lasting battery functions for up to seven days before requiring a charge (13 hours in GPS mode), while Garmin Coach offers personalized exercise plans that cater to your fitness level. This Garmin Forerunner 45 GPS running watch features incident detection, which notifies emergency contacts with your location after an accident.
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  9. Garmin - Forerunner 955 Solar GPS Smartwatch 47 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Amazing running watch!...Paired with the HRM Pro+ heart rate monitor you get the full spectrum of training data needed to be the best runner you can be....I paired the watch with wireless headphones and a Garmin chest strap heart rate monitor to collect additional running dynamics data and more accurate heart rate. "

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    Lead the pack with Forerunner 955 Solar, the premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch with Power Glass solar charging to extend battery life. The training readiness feature tells you when you’re primed for a productive session — while daily suggested workouts adapt to your performance and recovery alongside the race widget, which provides training tips, course details and completion time predictions. With morning report, you can get an overview of your sleep, recovery, training and more — as well as a picture of your overall health with heart rate variability (HRV) status (This device is intended to give an estimate of your activity and metrics). On the run, new multi-band GPS and full-color, built-in maps help you navigate confidently. And with traditional buttons and a touch display, it has never been easier to tap into your training status and know whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained. If you’re pushing toward the podium — or to the very limits — Forerunner 955 Solar is by your side with up to 20 days of battery life with solar charging in smartwatch mode (assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions).
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    "Amazing running watch!...Paired with the HRM Pro+ heart rate monitor you get the full spectrum of training data needed to be the best runner you can be....I paired the watch with wireless headphones and a Garmin chest strap heart rate monitor to collect additional running dynamics data and more accurate heart rate. "

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    Lead the pack with Forerunner 955 Solar, the premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch with Power Glass solar charging to extend battery life. The training readiness feature tells you when you’re primed for a productive session — while daily suggested workouts adapt to your performance and recovery alongside the race widget, which provides training tips, course details and completion time predictions. With morning report, you can get an overview of your sleep, recovery, training and more — as well as a picture of your overall health with heart rate variability (HRV) status (This device is intended to give an estimate of your activity and metrics). On the run, new multi-band GPS and full-color, built-in maps help you navigate confidently. And with traditional buttons and a touch display, it has never been easier to tap into your training status and know whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained. If you’re pushing toward the podium — or to the very limits — Forerunner 955 Solar is by your side with up to 20 days of battery life with solar charging in smartwatch mode (assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions).
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  10. Garmin - Forerunner 255 Music GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Whitestone - Front_Zoom
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    "In the last month, I have found the GPS to be highly accurate and quick to find satellites. The heart rate seems accurate. The music connects quickly to my headphones and doesn't lose synch at all during the run....I am a newbie to a half marathon, the feature of running is better than IWatch S5 that I used to wear. "

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    Run at a higher level with the Forerunner 255 smartwatch. These running smartwatches help you train and recover smarter with training status, running power, multi-band GPS and daily suggested workouts that adapt to your performance and goals. Plus, other new features — such as race widget — help you plan your race-day strategy, and morning report with HRV status reveals your overall health alongside the day ahead. And with Garmin Pay contactless payments with a supported card, it’s never been easier to buy that post-workout coffee — no matter how you work out — with more than 30 activity profiles, including triathlon, cycling, swimming and more. With Forerunner 255, you can get a continuous picture of your health, from training and recovery to sleep quality and overall wellness — and with up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode.
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    "In the last month, I have found the GPS to be highly accurate and quick to find satellites. The heart rate seems accurate. The music connects quickly to my headphones and doesn't lose synch at all during the run....I am a newbie to a half marathon, the feature of running is better than IWatch S5 that I used to wear. "

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    Run at a higher level with the Forerunner 255 smartwatch. These running smartwatches help you train and recover smarter with training status, running power, multi-band GPS and daily suggested workouts that adapt to your performance and goals. Plus, other new features — such as race widget — help you plan your race-day strategy, and morning report with HRV status reveals your overall health alongside the day ahead. And with Garmin Pay contactless payments with a supported card, it’s never been easier to buy that post-workout coffee — no matter how you work out — with more than 30 activity profiles, including triathlon, cycling, swimming and more. With Forerunner 255, you can get a continuous picture of your health, from training and recovery to sleep quality and overall wellness — and with up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode.
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