Garmin Forerunner 245
42.30 mm
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143 reviews
Fits!
Even after 3 glasses of red wine, the part can still be used without any problems.
This review was created for a different variant: Forerunner 245 Music (42.30 mm)
Can I highly recommend, super product, very good quality, am very satisfied!
Great smartwatch, am very satisfied. I have the sports watch only for a few days, but am so far very satisfied and very fond of the quality and the functions. The workmanship is very high quality and the navigation with side push buttons instead of touchscreen has proven very compared to my previous smartwatch. You have much better control with the buttons when selecting and entering menu items and also overall the setting of the various functions is very intuitive. Loading music tracks also worked flawlessly and the overview in both the Garmin Connect app and the Garmin Express web interface are very informative and user-friendly. The GPS function for outdoor sports is also surprisingly accurate. The additional information on aerobic and anaerobic fitness is very helpful and, together with the many other training data collected, results in a complete analysis of the daily movement. A great product and therefore a clear buy recommendation!
Pro
- Intuitive handling
- Long battery life
- Accurate readings
- Easy handling and setup
Contra
- Can't fault anything :)
This review was created for a different variant: Forerunner 245 Music (42.30 mm)
Very good, except battery
Before buying this watch I owned Polar models mainly for running, hiking and indoor sports (m300, m400, m410). On a daily basis, Fitbit wristbands a few years ago, then Xiaomi band models 4 and 6.
The grip is not intuitive and a little learning is necessary. Once the reflexes are acquired, everything is fine. The number of "clicks" required is often higher than the competitors but you get used to it. The special programs are very useful in everyday life (alarms, counters, meditation, etc.). The watch-smartphone synchronization is fast (not as fast as Xiaomi, but much faster than Fitbit or Polar models). The buttons are a bit resistant to pressure, and although the overall appearance is good, it feels like a plastic object on the wrist.
The only problem is the battery: insufficient in my opinion for a comfortable use. Activating one of the three "nice" functions (oximeter tracking, activity/sleep tracking, smart notifications) triggers a quick battery drain. The watch must be recharged after 3 days maximum, sometimes 2. This detail is problematic enough to not buy this model and go for another.
I do not recommend it to people who want to wear this watch all the time. Otherwise, if you only want to wear it during sports activities, it is very good.
Pro
- General appearance
- Integrated GPS
- Breathing programs
- Activity management
- Synchronization
Contra
- Navigation not very intuitive
- Battery too low
- Buttons
A legitimate successor to the Forerunner 235.
As a replacement for the super good Forerunner 235. Am very satisfied. Use Garmin since the first generation and just can not resist the new products.
Pro
- New, useful functions
- Long runtime with GPS
- Fast operation (faster than the 235)
- Good display
- Very light
- Ideal for runners (even ambitious ones)
- I love this watch
Contra
- The design is no longer as masculine and mechanically martial as the 235.
- The price is no longer "middle class
Excellent sport watch
I was looking for a sports watch for my Gravel cycling. I wanted to monitor my heart rate, to be able to record my rides to be able to identify them and repeat them later, to have the possibility to connect various accessories (heart rate belt more precise than the wrist measurement, a cadence sensor).
My biggest surprise is the battery life. I've been wearing it for a week with a GPS outing every other day and I still have 24% battery life. When I think that some brands must be recharged every day ... Bravo GraminPro
- Features
- Lightness
- Incredible autonomy
- GPX recording (Tracking)
- Music available
- Garmin Connect (very complete)
- Price
- Interface with buttons (thanks for the glove wearers)
Contra
- May seem a bit fragile
This review was created for a different variant: Forerunner 245 Music (42.30 mm)
Pricey but really worth it!!!
Great watch! Excellent analytics and way better than the 610 and 620 Garmin watches
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