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Specifications
- Dimensions: 2.1 x 2.7 x 0.7 inches (5.33 x 6.86 x 1.78 cm)
- Weight: 2.72 oz (77 g)
Pros
- Excellent Signal Reception
- Precise speed, distance and pace data
- Allows downloading of workout data for analysis
- Can be used for biking, skiing, running and other sports
- Online mapping
Cons
- A little larger than the 405
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The Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS running watch is an excellent training watch with nearly flawless operation. The display is fully customizable. It has heart rate sampling, distance measuring, and pace calculation. It integrates with your PC via USB that also recharges the watch. The software includes training log updates that are fully automatic.
Though initial acquisition of the satellites takes quite some time, once they have been acquired they rarely drop.This watch is very accurate. The display is easy to read and can be completely user-customized. There are readings for heart rate, distance, current pace, average lap pace, average run pace, and several others. One exception to its otherwise stellar accuracy is the elevation readout and pace measurement. It is very simple to upload your workout data to your PC. The Training Center software provides long-term data storage and is easy to use. It is very useful for analyzing and presenting the your data. The maps it shows are not very good though. Read Full Review
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Specifications
- Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.8 x 0.6 inches (6.8 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm)
- Weight: 6.4 oz (181 g)
Pros
- Small enough to wear all day as a watch
- Intuitive touch screen
- Weather resistant
- Customizable
- Robust features
Cons
- Loses accuracy when you stop and start the watch during a run
- Problems with turning the watch off
- Heart rate monitor must be specifically activated
- Charging cradle can be finicky
- Limited battery life
- Heart rate monitor strap can be uncomfortable
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Running enthusiasts and serious runners love the Garmin Forerunner 610 GPS watch. Although it's not perfect, it is one of the best watches of its kind on the market. With robust features such as an intuitive touch screen and easily customizable workout features, users are able to track their heart rate, distance, GPS position, and many other details of the run. Users can customize their experience and race against previous race times. And because the watch is weather resistant, users can use the watch without fear of sweating or completing workouts during the rain or snow. Some of the Forerunner 610's best advantages include a backlit watch face, a compact size, a touch screen, its ease of use, and multiple features that are easy to customize. The disadvantages include a limited batter life, potentially uncomfortable heart rate monitor strap, and a problematic charging cradle. Despite the potential problems, most users give this watch the highest marks possible. Runners love its many features and the fact that it is easy to use and extremely accurate. The watch wirelessly updates workouts to the computer and is compatible with Mac and PC. This high-end GPS watch gets consistently good reviews from those who own it.
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Specifications
- Dimensions: 1.8 x 2.7 x 0.6 inches (4.5 x 6.9 x 1.4 cm)
- Weight: 1.8 oz (52 g)
Pros
- Easy to use / little to no setup
- Affordable
- Small, comfortable, lightweight
- Looks like a regular watch
- Heart rate monitor available separately, if desired
- Strong GPS signal (reads satellites within 10-15 seconds in most areas)
Cons
- Less robust features than pricier models (esp. no “current speed” reading)
- Data updates via USB (some other models update wirelessly)
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The Garmin Forerunner 110 is a GPS running watch designed to be simple, compact, and easy to use. As such, it is one of the most affordable Garmin watches, and also has fewer bells and whistles than some of its relatives, which can be good or bad depending on the runner’s goals.
This watch uses high quality GPS technology (Garmin boasts exceptional signal strength) to track and display distance covered, average speed over the entire run, and average speed per split, which can be as short as a quarter mile. At home, users plug the watch into a computer where they get more detailed information about the route they followed and how fast they went over any given segment.
The Garmin Forerunner 110 is perfect for runners who want a simple, straightforward, easy to use, and comfortable watch that measures time and distance, shows maps of their routes, and helps keep track of these statistics over time. Runners can also buy a heart rate monitor for this watch (sold separately).
For runners who want more robust features (such as current speed, bike compatibility, etc.), this may be less watch than they’re looking for. Read Full Review
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Specifications
- Dimensions: 2.7 x 1.8 x 0.6 inches (6.8 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm)
- Weight: 4.8 oz (136 g)
Pros
- Quickly connects to satellite
- Accurate satellite data
- Advanced workout support
- Has auto-scroll and auto-pause
- Compatible with Mac
Cons
- Problems with touch bezel
- Battery life not ideal
- Watch not waterproof
- Complex setup
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The Garmin Forerunner 410 is a watch loaded with features that make it enticing to the serious runner as well as someone just starting out. With the ability to track your distance, heart rate, pace, elevation, and time, this watch allows you to customize your workouts and track your results. Users can customize the workout to adjust for optimal heart rate and can track calories burned using the heart rate monitor in sync with the watch. Some of the main benefits to this model include a lightning fast connection to a satellite with accurate data as you run. You also get many customizable features, including advanced workout options. The Forerunner 410 is also compatible with both Mac and PC, has an auto-scroll and auto-pause function, and is comfortable to wear. Some potential downsides have been noted by certain owners. The watch is not waterproof, which can be a problem in rainy weather or for swimmers. And many users find the watch setup to be more complex than other watches. Some users have trouble with the touch bezel, and others feel that the battery life is too short, but most owners do not have trouble with these things. Overall, runners enjoy the quality of this GPS watch with its robust features.
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Specifications
- Dimensions: 2.7 x 1.8 x 0.6 inches (6.8 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm)
- Weight: 4.8 oz (136 g)
Pros
- Easy to use
- Simple design
- Can be used indoors or outdoors
- Good size and comfortable to wear
- Good battery life
- Great satellite tracking reception
Cons
- USB cable/Recharging cable has a 4-prong clip that must be aligned perfectly with the back of the watch in order to charge.
- No auto-pause or auto-scroll
- Heart rate monitor strap can cause chafing
- Wrist band is not designed for a large person
- Does not have an alarm feature
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The Garmin Forerunner 210 is designed to be a compact, easy to use device for tracking indoor or outdoor workouts. The device tracks multiple data including speed, pace, position and distance. The device also comes with a heart rate strap that makes it easy to track heart rate as well. Data can be tracked while working out and then analyzed after the fact using a Garmin website online. This model has just about everything a user needs to track workout data, including just about everything found in a more expensive model. The battery life is great, lasting at least a week depending on use. And owners report that it is very comfortable to wear. Most users love this model for it's ease of use, for accuracy, and for the price point. Advantages of this model include good satellite reception, its small size, ease of use, and a great battery life. Some of the disadvantages include a recharging cable that must be aligned perfectly in order to work, a heart rate strap that can cause discomfort when using, lack of auto-pause or auto-scroll, and the fact that the wrist strap is not designed for a larger person. Overall, users give the Garmin Forerunner 210 good marks.
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Specifications
- Dimensions: 1.88 x 2.78 x 0.646 inches (4.8 x 7.1 x 1.6 cm)
- Weight: 2.11 oz (60 g)
Pros:
- Very accurate GPS tracking and workout data
- Various display options available
- Comes with dock/clip for rechargeable battery
- Backlight is bright but not battery-draining
- Reliable in various temperatures
- Reputation among users as one of the best available
Cons:
- Software for Mac OS is barely compatible and behind on updates (most Mac users use third party software instead)
- Bevel control is highly contested
- Somewhat clunky for users with smaller wrists
- Small screen and text can be hard to view while running
- Non-intuitive operation requires thorough instruction reading to start
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The Garmin Forerunner 405CX is a GPS running watch that records comprehensive workout data and transmits it wirelessly to the owner’s computer for monitoring, organization, and tracking over time.
The 405CX is overwhelming well-received by runners who use it. The watch comes with a charging clip and boasts generous battery time considering how much work its internal machine can do. The battery lasts long in power save mode and when owners disable the GPS feature while not in use.
This GPS running watch comes with a wireless heart rate monitor. Additional add-ons (which must be purchased separately) include a food pod (for running stride) and a bike sensor (for tracking cadence). Advantages of the Garmin Forerunner 405CX include its GPS accuracy (better than most competitors), heart rate accuracy, automatic wireless upload feature, and comprehensive data collected.
Disadvantages include a contested bevel-switch design (which some users say sticks when the runner sweats) and poor software for Apple computers (PC users report no trouble). Read Full Review
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Specifications
- Dimensions: 1.88 x 2.78 x 0.646 inches (4.8 x 7.1 x 1.6 cm)
- Weight: 2.11 oz (60 g)
Pros
- Appearance
- Wireless data transfer
- Touch-bezel control replaces multiple buttons.
Cons
- Touch-bezel control can be hard to use
- Heart rate monitor can be inaccurate
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The Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS running watch is a stylish watch with a very accurate GPS system. It transfers data wirelessly to your PC. A touch-bezel can be tricky to get used to but it eliminates several buttons. The unit allows you to view detailed graphs of your data. Your pace, speed, distance, calories burned and times can all be plotted over time. It can also track pace, elevation and heart rate. It also tracks calories used. The included software allows you to customize and schedule your workouts. You can get workout templates on the Internet. You can review your workout history and view maps of your routes you followed. Garmin Connect is a web application which allows you to upload your data for analyzation and creation of graphs.This watch looks good enough to wear every day. It can be used indoors or out. An optional foot pod is needed indoor to measure speed and distance. You can also use stored data from previous workouts to race against yourself. You can even load data from a friend’s workout to race against them. Read Full Review
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Specifications
- Dimensions: 2.1 x 2.7 x 0.7 inches (5.33 x 6.86 x 1.78 cm)
- Weight: 2.72 oz (77 g)
Pros
- Feature rich
- Nice styling
- Easy to read screen
- Simple to set up
- Simple to use
Cons
- No heart rate monitor
- Not Mac friendly
- Poor signal recovery
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The Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS running watch has lots of new features. It can import courses, be programmed for advanced workouts and has a virtual partner feature. The 205's interface and reliability is much improved. It is shaped more like a normal wristwatch though it is big. Its face is a little harder to read though. Its strap is made of plastic instead of Velcro and is more comfortable. It can be used for walking, running, biking, and skiing. Its GPS unit is much stronger and more accurate. That means it provides you with more accurate data. The watch has 2 main screens and an activity specific screen that you can customize on the fly. It allows you to mark waypoints so that you can review your logs. The unit has much less lag than previous models though the real-time elevation seems to lag more than other functions. The watch interfaces with a PC via USB. Read Full Review
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Specifications
- Dimensions: 2.1 x 2.2 x 0.8 inches (5.4 x 5.6 x 1.9 cm)
- Weight: 2.5 oz (72 g)
Pros:
- Numerous custom screens, to view stats however you prefer
- Powerful battery life for long events
- Buttons and screen are easy to use and read while running
- Accurate workout data
- Exceptionally strong GPS
- Truly waterproof
Cons:
- GPS doesn’t work in water (although this isn’t possible)
- Software and upload features could be better
- Heart rate monitor not as accurate as competitors
- Some breakage complaints upon dropping watch face-down
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The Garmin Forerunner 310XT is a waterproof GPS athletic watch designed for use in triathlons and other long-distance events. It records a wide range of data, including pace, distance, GPS satellite data (for mapping after the fact), and heart rate. Data is displayed on the watch’s large screen while you run and can be logged according to separate events, including separate timing for transitions. Data is automatically transmitted to your computer once the watch is within range, allowing for easy tracking of statistics over time.
Although GPS signals do not penetrate water, this watch’s on-land GPS signal is as strong as accurate as they come. It also boasts a particularly long battery life, up to 20 hours, which is part of its triathlon-friendliness. This watch can be mounted to a bike with a quick-release (sold separately) and is also compatible with a shoe pod (to measure stride) and pedal sensor (to measure cadence). Read Full Review
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