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Garmin Forerunner 245 smart watch - black

Mfg # 010-02120-20 CDW # 6043038

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  • Smart watch
  • black
  • 1.36 oz
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You do the running. Forerunner 245 does the thinking. This GPS smartwatch doesn't just tell you where you ran. It tracks your stats, crunches the numbers and gets to know all about your performance, your running form, your training history and even your goals. All you need to focus on is putting one foot in front of the other.

This item was discontinued on July 30, 2021

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Garmin Forerunner 245 smart watch - black is rated 4.00 out of 5 by 431.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch Love how easy it is to use and download music. Love that I can keep track of my training. Overall great watch. Garmin customer service is awesome! Will only wear garmin watches
Date published: 2023-08-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Always a problem Had it for a while and then it had to be replaced. Now just the time works. I've contacted Garmin support and at this point I'm ready to give up. VERY DISAPPOINTED.
Date published: 2023-08-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best sports watch for the money I did a lot of research before I purchased a good fitness watch and the 245 was rated at the top especially for blue. My base requirement was a watch that looked good and was easy to use and would play music to listen to with my ear buds. After a few weeks, I would say it does a lot more stiff that I love like count laps in the pool, keep track of my run times, pace and distances, tracks my sleep at night and more. It’s really awesome. I’m so happy to support an American compost headquartered in Kansas City with manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, not China. I recommend this watch to everyone. It will really improve your health and you’ll look good wearing it. Thanks Garmin!
Date published: 2020-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Music Aspect is Awesome! Downloaded Amazon music and Runcasts to the watch, picked a few podcasts for my queue, synced a few favorite playlists from my Prime account, and it's ready to roll. Initial set up entails connecting to accounts, etc, but Runcast's FAQ was great, and the watch walks you thru it. Pairing well with Aftershokz wireless headset...very happy w the ease of which I can control music from my wrist while running. Relied heavily on the wealth of info that YouTubers have put out there in the tutorial world. Could find clear instructions on everything: from creating custom workouts to managing notifications. Great purchase. (And I love all the data I get on my runs!!) The only thing I wish it did is track my naps; the watch is only set up to track nighttime sleep.
Date published: 2020-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from love the tech and all the data! I've been wearing an apple watch for years, and just got my new Garmin Forerunner 245 and loving all the tech and data! So helpful and functional as the battery lasts so much longer and can track all my workouts!
Date published: 2020-07-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Defective Screen Part of the pixels of the screen died after a couple of months. Talking with Garmin Support to apply the warranty was horrible: long queues, long process, days of delay in response, etc. After 2 months I received their answer and a refurbished watch (when I paid for a NEW one). Don't spend your money in Garmin, go to Fitbit, Polar or other.
Date published: 2020-08-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from don't buy 245 music !!! The worst watch ever made by Garmin , broke down three times, spots on the screen and replaced with a new one. The representative in Israel does not answer emails, but only replace watches, a real joke. when the warranty expired we say goodbye
Date published: 2020-07-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great motivator I bought this a few days ago, so I am getting used to all of the buttons and getting started. It motivates me to work out so that I can see how I did for the day and it motivates me to get my water intake. So far happy with it, it is hard to read the screen when you are older and need readers though.
Date published: 2020-09-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lot of features and great data screening I get it about a week , sleep data and So2 are very good to keep track and compare to my BPAP data.
Date published: 2020-09-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features and accuracy This watch does a great job of accurately capturing GPS data and run analysis featuring time, pace, mile splits, heart rate; all while playing my favorite playlists and podcasts that I saved on Spotify. I also like how it tracks sleeping patterns and the amount of steps I've taken daily.
Date published: 2020-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love EVERYTHING I have had my watch almost 2 weeks. Im obsessed....I researched all the different types of Garmin and the music portion of this watch is what sold it for me. This is my 3rd Garmin but, first one that is used for more than just running for me. I love that I can get texts, emails, phone calls to my watch for no extra fee... unless I want to be far from my phone and then I believe its 10/ month to not have to have my phone close by. I love that it tells me how much I slept each night and tells me my steps. I LOVE EVERYTHING about this watch!! Highly recommended!!
Date published: 2019-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch for running when listening to music. I brought this two months ago and I love it!’ It’s a great watch for runners.
Date published: 2019-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good future what I needed but... I’m Japanese and English is unfamiliar so you have to allow this column by using Japanese. If so I can give the highest quality level program software to this application.
Date published: 2020-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from bad thing after get this wacth for two month it not working well i have to sent for repair for more than two month that all what are you think i am happy? not at all.
Date published: 2019-12-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Does everything claimed The podcast feature on the Spotify app is the biggest issue I’ve run into. You have to basically add it twice. You can’t just subscribe but have to manually download each episode and they don’t autoplay the next. It’s honestly easiest to make a playlist of podcasts on Spotify rather than using the podcast function. But pairing the Bluetooth head phones couldn’t be much easier. It also doesn’t auto detect any activity. So unless you start a run it won’t log it as a run. But the tracking when enabled is excellent, if the map doesn’t bother to show the roads. Audio cues are super useful as well.
Date published: 2020-05-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent for runners I purchased this FORERUNNER 245M from Helios Titan Store Jaipur on cod. First day I couldn't understand their working behavior. But after 2-3 days I convergent with watch Nice. It really appreciate work of garmin. I love this watch very much because it think and I run. It analysis ...I run ...it plan my workout and I run. I feel confident after wearing this watch. Thanks garmin for making so much nice product FORERUNNER 245M.
Date published: 2019-08-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from good I happy wacht optimum prices verry verygood strong
Date published: 2019-10-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it for running! I’ve had this watch for about a month. Love the lightning fast GPS connection and the accuracy of my HR and stats during a run. Loved it for indoor spinning until the most recent update. It no longer gives me an accurate HR when I’m on my spinning bike...I’m getting about 40-50 beats HIGHER than what my HR really is. That’s frustrating because I use these spins for recovery and I’d like accurate HR data from my watch.
Date published: 2019-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Don’t get the music version Every running feature they’ve packed into this watch is amazing except the music. I was so excited when the 645 came out. Finally I could run to the gym without my phone. Workout, run home. Super minimalist. But despite having headphones from the Garmin approved list they constantly dropped. I tried switching wrists. Resetting Bluetooth. Nothing worked. So I returned it a week later. That was last year. Fast forward To July 2019. DC rainmaker and others said the chipset was improved and the battery life was really highly rated. So I chose 245 music in the hopes of living that minimalist dream. NOPE. Still drops like Crazy and sometimes it says it’s connected and playing but it isn’t. I’ve tried it with other approved headphones with similar problems. Save $50. The rest of the watch is bomb
Date published: 2019-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Solid Because it’s a runner watch I really like it and wish I had something like this when I was younger. I like the round face and the ability to easily change the watch face and bands. I haven’t bought extra quick release bands but kind of wish I got the black one or another black or darker colored garmin watch. I like the smaller size of the Forerunner 245 vs a fenix 5 or Higher line Forerunner. I’ve had syncing issues and other small issues I imagine I wouldn’t have with an Apple Watch or Galaxy line but I don’t know for sure because I haven’t had a watch before that had smartphone capabilities. In a few years I’m sure I’ll try and upgrade to the highest level forerunner or the fenix line. I would like full maps downloaded on the watch and a few of the other features I do believe are on a higher line watch.
Date published: 2019-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch Love the watch, only complaint is, after only having the watch a month the red button sticks in down position . For the price of the watch it should never do that.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best garmin FR 245 music It is a precise satellite system and evaluates the body efficiently and the clock that evaluates the body very well.
Date published: 2019-11-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Replaced my old faithful Pebble Watch I bought the Forerunner 245 specifically because it seems like the closest I can get to my well loved and worn out Pebble. No touchscreen. Great feature set. Decent battery life so far.
Date published: 2020-02-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It tracks so much I love this watch I have had it just over a month now and it tracks so many things. Not having to take my phone on my run but still having my music is amazing.
Date published: 2020-06-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from First fitness tracker I am watch person so I never wanted to wear a fitness tracker or smart watch. I started running with all this staying at home and figured I wanted something to help me and to track my sleep. I also wanted to track my run and listen to music without hauling my huge old phone with me. I thought I would put it on before bed and take it off after my morning workout. The amount of data I am getting is amazing and I am now wearing it all the time. it is light and comfortable and it is not obnoxiously large or stupidly square. it has relatively intuitive but my first run and my first training I did not properly start my workout. I don't think I would wear it going out but I like the get up and move notifications so at the office may not bad - we will see when get to back to the office. So far the battery is AMAZING!
Date published: 2020-04-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This machine is awsome except for one thing I used it once before i bought it, so i knew how good it was. And even it is more intelligent than i thought. But one thing, music services for forerunner245 music is not available in korea. Such as Spotify, or Runcasts. We have to download musics and put the musics in the decice to listen music facility. I tried for it but it took too much time and even difficult to do. So why don't Garmin to accept to use the app 'Youtube Music'? There are many koreans who use this app to listen music. So please consider it for people who stay in korea, and who use Garmin divice. Thank you ;) P.S My English is not good enough to be polite or perfectly correct. So please excuse me.
Date published: 2020-03-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just as expected Setting up my watch was pretty smooth and I love the customization widgets/faces. The heart rate updates almost every 5 seconds seemingly. Syncing my amazon music was easy. Love all the easy accessible data.
Date published: 2019-12-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great GPS watch for running/music. Buttons stick The GPS is accurate, music works well. Battery life without music lasts several days and several longer runs. If you use music, it will only last for maybe 4-5 hours. I have used it on several longer runs (20 mi) and the battery is around 40% when I return. The biggest issue I've had is the buttons stick and I have to use my finger nail to pull it out. I plan to contact Garmin about this after my marathon race is over in about a month.
Date published: 2019-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My opinion Hello, good watches. Materials low quality, but weight is good. No open water training, no triathlon, but prize and value are good. Be phenomenal garmin team, do your best. Waiting for new 2020 watch model. Good luck.
Date published: 2020-04-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My garmin I bought this when it first came out because I wanted a more classic face than the vivoactive hr music. I was disappointed to find out it doesn't have Garmin pay. I also really miss the touch screen. I wish Garmin would make the forerunner with the same qualities as the vivoactive line. I switch back and forth from both watches but I prefer my vivoactive.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch Love the music, I don’t have to worry about carrying iPhone during my 5 & 10k races any more. Only concern I’m have is trying to figure out how to calibrate my treadmill runs, it only asked me to adjust the very first time I ran on the treadmill and not being used to the buttons I hit wrong one and can get it calibrated now it’s almost 1/4 mile off every mile I run but only on the treadmill. It’s spot on out side every time Great watch.
Date published: 2019-08-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from No Brightness Adjustment Plastic feel cheap and no brightness adjust. Need better products.
Date published: 2020-03-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Incredible I received my forerunner as a gift on Christmas and I couldn’t be more happy with the product. It is just a polished as it was on day one and the Garmin coach feature is a great way to keep runners motivated and have a goal to look forward to
Date published: 2019-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Loving it! Just switched from a fitness tracker to this Garmin, and am thoroughly happy with my decision. I'm not a serious runner (yet), but I'm enjoying only having one device for my runs, and the easy upload to Strava is handy. Just started using Garmin Coach to train to run a full 5K, and I think the program will prove to be invaluable.
Date published: 2020-03-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch! Very happy with my purchase, upgraded from old Garmin 910 XT. Really enjoy the music feature, no need to carry my cell when running or working out at the gym! I do wish it had open water swim feature.
Date published: 2019-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great sports watch! This watch does all that I need, and probably a lot more. The running training is excellent and all the other things work as expected. Recommended!
Date published: 2020-04-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Simple but complete I had some trouble getting the phone controls to work but customer service was excellent and solved the problem!
Date published: 2020-06-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Poor bluetooth with wireless earbuds I use this watch to listen to music via bluetooth with my Samsung galaxy buds. Unfortunately, the connection drops out up to several times in a minute while running. I've tried placing the watch on both wrists, running with my hands higher up closer to my ears, etc... Quite unfortunate since I got this over FR235 for this one feature. That being said, everything else is fantastic. Just bummed about the music :(
Date published: 2019-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent battery life! So far so good! I'm still learning all of the features but I'm enjoying it.
Date published: 2019-10-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great runners watch This is a very light runners watch. You can barely tell you’re wearing it all day even while running. There’s so many features that I still haven’t tried using them all.
Date published: 2019-11-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome watch Same logic as other garmin forerunners, cool new features. Only issue is the buttons stick occasionally . Good battery life.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Loaded! Does more than I'll ever need and seems to do it pretty well without much effort on my part. Only issue I've had so far is with the pulse OX being a little temperamental. Other than that it's amazing what the information to collect and the data you can see on your activities.
Date published: 2019-09-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Motivator! This watch is so comfortable that I barely know I am wearing it and can even wear it to bed to get sleep data. The data recorded with this watch is amazing and is motivating me to get in great shape!!
Date published: 2019-09-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch Dumped the Apple Watch and got so much more info for running with my 245 music. Am considering further upgrade and passing my watch to daughter. If higher end had music features I’d pull trigger now.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent for tracking running I switched to the 245 from an Apple Watch so I could emphasize running. While I knew the 245 is much less of a smart watch it’s a bit jarring to make the switch. I’m satisfied with what I did and I’ll likely be even happier as time goes by.
Date published: 2020-06-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice upgrade! Previously wore Fitbit but got tired of replacing them, they don’t have a repair shop. Once I got used to the size difference I found the Garmin to be more comfortable. This is a great smartwatch if you are looking for connectivity but not a serious attachment, and you don’t want to be basic like others. I love the features, I love the Garmin Connect app. Highly recommended.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features, Love the Data! My fiance got me this watch as a birthday present, and I couldn't be more excited about it! As an avid trail runner, I've found this watch has been super accurate and reliable so far. Also, love all the data this little watch puts out. I've been nerding out on all of my heart rate and sleep data. Can't wait to wear this watch on the xc ski trails this winter!
Date published: 2019-09-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good GPS Navigation, Buttons Menu Good GPS Navigation, Clean default facing. Buttons Menu is confusing, facing edges already scratched after one day...the black powder coating on the edges easily scratched. Will take some time to get used to. Syncs well with Garmin App on iPhone, have yet to play music but synced with Spotify without issues. Thinking maybe should have gotten Apple Watch.
Date published: 2020-03-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent best investment for runners! I bought this watch a week ago. I upgraded from a Fitbit charge 2. I love my Garmin Forerunner 245 Music. You can plan workouts in the app and load to your watch which is awesome! The gps I’ve found is 95% accurate, and my ONLY complaint is when working out on a treadmill INSIDE a gym my Bluetooth headphones cut out numerous time, but when running outside when the watch is on the same side of your body as the receiver I haven’t had an issue. So many personalization opportunities with the watch, watch face, button assignments when doing an activity etc, it’s amazing! The app is also super informative and great layout, easy to understand and see your weekly workouts/goals. Also the Garmin app links with my food logging lose it app which is a big bonus for me as well.
Date published: 2019-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch, But A Few Features Omitted A satisfying running watch for a not outrageous price of $350. If you use an older Garmin that doesn’t support music/podcasts, you probably want it. The music integration works well provided you pay for Spotify or another compatible service, but doesn’t automatically load new podcast content on to the watch like the Apple Watch does seamlessly. Main disappointment is that Garmin held back the feature that adjusts fitness rating based on heat, the barametric altimeter and the full color maps for the most expensive 945 - if you are risk of getting lost without a map, pay up and get that one, otherwise the 245 is a bettter value.
Date published: 2019-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Interesting Watch I didn't like this watch upon boxing because it is not a touchscreen. Has an array of great features. Once I figured out how to operate it. I found it easier to utilize. Still wish it had a touchscreen, connected to iTunes and that it would connect my runs and walk to Nike Run Club app. Even thought that seems to be a nike issue, but if you are a runner. You will love this watch.
Date published: 2020-05-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Loving it! I just got mine this week and am already loving it! So many features to still use, but I love all the stats.
Date published: 2020-06-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great upgrade Bought this a week ago & was blown away by capabilities.
Date published: 2020-06-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watcj I've owned Garmin running watches for years and years and this is my favorite. It's relatively small so doesn't overpower my wrist and it's light. I love the safety feature that if I have an emergency, like tripping and falling, it'll alert my contacts. I also bought the Dynamic Pod to go with it. While I'm not a super numbers geek, the information it provides is great. The watch is easy to use, a real plus when you're running. And I love the fact that it has my music right on it. All in all, it's a great watch and I'm very happy I bought it.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great smart watch Garmin has all the features I need to be healthy and fit. If only they incorporate nutrition or food intake it would
Date published: 2020-06-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So Cool Does everything I need it to! Connected to my headphones and phone no problem. Downloaded my music quickly and tracks runs easily.
Date published: 2020-03-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Brilliant just brilliant Had a smart watch before it was OK for what it did but not what I wanted do excited to get one that works. Brilliant for cycling and running so far and interacts with what you want it and not what you don't. Buy it you will love it. Plus all your Strava segments, routes and miles sync!
Date published: 2020-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Haven't taken it off!! wasn't sure I wanted it. So glad I took the plunge. Email, texts, phone calls show up on your wrist. Music syncs very easily. Nice features for training stats. Garmin connect is full of nice features. Lightweight so I just leave it on...
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Thanks garmin, forerunner 245 music is amazing I bought this item 3 days ago, my first garmin an then unboxing this forerunner is too small for my arm ;) 20mm, but overal forerunner 245M very good and amazing and this price so friendly
Date published: 2020-03-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Learning new features every day The watch has so many features I am learning everyday how to better use it for tracking my performance and health stats.
Date published: 2020-05-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fitbit killer!!! Love the breakdown it gives !! better breakdowns for activities and sleep !!
Date published: 2019-09-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great running tracker Almost had this for a week and very happy I went with the 245. Lots of metrics, easy to use and looks good!
Date published: 2019-08-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 245 Not user friendly Bought this and it was not very user friendly. Returned it!
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best watch! I got this watch in May and love it so much. The best part about it is having my music for running and not having to bring my phone! SO CONVENIENT.
Date published: 2019-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Poor Very disappointed. Uograded to new Garmin. None of the music features work. I really wanted podcasts to listen to.
Date published: 2020-02-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Would highly recommend The ability to have my music on my watch and not need to carry a phone is huge, works great. Using it to swim laps too is great. Good battery life and charges crazy fast, can top it off quickly in 10 or 15 minutes, enough to get me thru a run
Date published: 2019-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect for an Aspiring Half Marathoner I love my 245 Music, it's a great watch with lots of metrics to help me be a better runner. I ran my fastest 5k yet this weekend after training with it! The music always comes through clearly in my bluetooth headphones and the tracking metrics have proven to be reliable and easy to understand.
Date published: 2019-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent watch for runners I bought the Forerunner 245m a few days ago and have done various activities with it. I was able to successfully paid my Apple Air Pods with it, log my first run, check my respirations per minute overnight, and monitor my daily stress levels. It has a lot of interesting new features. The only thing I don?t like is the amount of clicking I need to do to get through to different screens. I have to click 8 buttons to get to the music function, which is quite a lot. I was a Fitbit user before this, so there?s a bit of difference between the two. I had to watch several videos on how to make the music function work, but I did get it working. So far, so good. I love the quick release band and the circular face.
Date published: 2020-04-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the music --- heart rate seems to lag a bit Garmin puts out great products! I owned a 630 before this watch, and that was a great watch, but I wanted to upgrade music as I found it uncomfortable to carry my giant Galaxy phone around while running. The music feature on this watch works great... plenty of room, good bluetooth connectivity. I am happy with that and every other feature on the watch. V02 max estimation, workouts, etc. Really like the new body battery feature which works a bit like Strava's load metrics. Another view of things when your working out often. I'm knocking one star off, because I find my heart rate trails some while I'm running (see the dcrainmaker review, he hits that point exactly as I'm seeing it). My 630 seemed to do a better job here. Lately I've been doing a lot of heart rate training and I feel like I'm always trailing by about 20-30 seconds or so. I think if the sample time on the watch could be adjusted down some to say last 10 seconds or something like that you might get more aberrant numbers, but as your running you would get more immediate feedback which I'm after. Perhaps there is a setting I can change to do this... Overall, pricepoint for this watch is great, highly recommend Garmin, and the music feature is awesome. You really can't go wrong with Garmin products.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Pretty disappointed I bought this watch 4 days ago and it’s been frozen on a weather app since day 1. Unable to reset or power down watch. GPS location never worked. Unable to find satellite. Won’t show my position. Wouldn’t play music.
Date published: 2020-03-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Real bad software The first time I tried to do an activity it became immediately unresponsive and drained the battery completely in the hour I did the activity and couldn't lookup how to power cycle it. The software is extremely unintuitive to use. For some reason auto pause is based on GPS not cadence, so it will take 5-10 seconds to pause if i'm stuck at a light. It takes a long time for the GPS to connect, I lost the first mile of a run because it was searching and 200m after an auto pause before it found signal again. The music takes forever to sync (think hours) and often fails.
Date published: 2019-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far so good So far it’s a great watch. Light on the wrist and everything works the way it’s suppose to. I was looking for a running watch with pulse ox sleep and HR. This garmin 245 music fits my needs.
Date published: 2020-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Makes working out easy Bought one a couple of days ago, and I couldn’t be happier. Easy to use watch, and has a detailed breakdown of your workout. Would recommend to any runner who enjoys listening to music while they run!
Date published: 2019-09-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from GREAT SMARTWATCH LOVE! LOVE! LOVE THIS WATCH!! VERY USEFUL FOR MY DAILY ACTIVITIES!
Date published: 2020-03-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Running made Easier I made a switch from the Fenix 3 to the FR 245 with music and the positives are, no need to carry a phone for the purpose of listening to music, it's so much lighter and fits my little wrist better and bye bye chest strap. The watch is set up a little different as far as getting to my training workouts but it's pretty easy to get used to. Syncing with Spotify is so easy and the display is perfect. I am loving this watch.
Date published: 2020-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This is a Fantastic watch! I’ve had this watch for a few months and it is way better than I even thought it would be, it will monitor everything you need and pairs excellent with my iPhone!
Date published: 2019-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The feedback of my Forerunner 245 Music The Forerunner 245 Music is my second Garmin watches. I had at Forerunner 35 before. It is a major upgrade for me and worth, especially I got a 30% discount from my company. The Forerunner 945 and Forerunner 245 came out at the same time and I did a lot of compare including features and the size of the watches. I ended up getting the Forerunner 245 because of that I just need a watch for running every day and training for my Marathon, occasionally I will use for cycling. The 245 can do the job for me. Of course, the 945 also has the same features and even more but I don't want to wear a big watch every day when I am not running. I am on my computer for almost 8 to 10 hours a day. I need a lightweight watch and wrist-free feel. Again when I compare, money is not a big concern. After using it for about 2 months, I love my watch. However, I found out that sometimes I have to turn off and on the watch before going to run, otherwise, the Spotify music app will not work, no sound on my Bluetooth headphone and the heart monitor is not working. I don't know if this is just my watch issues. If I don't have to deal with this annoying process turn on and off of my watch every day, I will give five stars for this review. By the way, one thing I want to mention, the Garmin Express is not working well. Every time I use it, I have to plug-in and plug-out the connecting USB cable five to six times to make connect work. Now I start using the Sync feature, which using the Wifi connection to pull data from Garmin Connect.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Embarrassing Device was clearly used and not factory reset. I had to unprogram the previous owners settings. Pathetic customer support.
Date published: 2019-11-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome but... So I got this watch in June and have been loving it since. The only problem I have has actually only started pretty recently, the “light” button gets stuck pretty often when I push it. This has been a disappointing because it turns off my watch and the time gets out of wack. I have never ever worn this watch in the shower, or anything, never spilled liquid on it—nothing, so I was pretty confused as to why it started doing this. I wish I knew how to fix it.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It has everything!!!! I searched for the perfect running/everyday watch, I found it!!! This watch is great - music, easy to operate, battery life is fantastic, covers every activity not just running.love it!!!
Date published: 2019-11-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the features and the comfy wrist band! My husband bought this for my bday as I have gotten into endurance running and needed more feedback than what my apple 4 watch was able to provide. This garmin is so much lighter than the Apple Watch, gives more feedback and has many cool features that are specific to running. I am super pleased.
Date published: 2019-09-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch! This is for anyone but residually those who are statistic driven in their fitness or training journeys. Fantastic form and fit with solid performance in a package that is attractive yet conventional. The always on display can be easily seen outside or under adequate light indoors but can be challenging under poor lighting. It does have a backlight so this helps. I am new to running but I've found that the pace, lap, and heartbeat tracking really help me in my weightloss journey. The apps are limited at this point but the watch faces are abundant hopefully the apps will improve over time. I just don't use apps on my watch anyway so this isn't a deal breaker. On the music version you are limited to Deezer or Spotify and they have to be premium accounts to function. I am firmly embedded in the Apple ecosystem so it was a bummer that I had to cancel my Apple music account just so I can still listen to music without my phone. Overall I am thrilled with my purchase and highly recommend the Forerunner 245 Music if you are serious about weightloss and training.
Date published: 2019-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Terrible watch, very nonintuitive I’m disappointed with the purchase. Difficult to use and very user unfriendly
Date published: 2020-06-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best option for phone free music via Spotify. Looking to get into running/ Cardio exercise. Key feature for me was the ability to play my spotify playlist in an offline mode (phone free) the Forerunner 245 Music was the most cost effective option that allowed me to do this.
Date published: 2020-05-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My partner of the sport very good and strong function. I am still working for the english language
Date published: 2019-10-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Buggy I have shared my complaints with Garmin and its representative. The main issue is start/stop button is easily depressed from everyday normal activities, mainly removing backpack from shoulder. Second is same button locks up from time to time. Have to power down a few hours to reset it. Third is software refuses to go back to watch face/"home screen". It jumps around different screens, mostly to run. Disappointed that cost of watch didn't include barometer or NFC for payment.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Difficult set up I have had this for 3 days and spent most of the day trying to sync it. It kept saying waiting for phone. Finally deleted everything and started over. Still can only get steps not miles.
Date published: 2020-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Like it a lot! It is my first smart/fitness watch but I do like it a lot! Good features, great gps, works well with treadmill, and love not needing to take my phone on a run to have music! Only downside I see as of now is screen resolution, not the worst but not even close to an apple watch
Date published: 2020-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My first Garmin Oh my gosh - that baby is SMART!! I just run for joy and exercise. I have the 245 w music. I appreciate the Jeff Galloway coaching program. My husband appreciates the live track app so he can see where I am as I run through the neighborhood. It’s a great safety feature!
Date published: 2019-12-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use and read in sunlight I’ve only had this watch a couple weeks so haven’t used all the features. But the ones I have used were easy to set up. I created a long run interval workout and a pace run. I didn’t have to look at the watch because it beeped when I needed to change intervals. When I do look at the screen, I can easily see the data, even in the sun. About a week after I got the watch, my dog ate the band. I called Garmin to order a new one and they sent it to me for free. I really appreciated that. Thanks, Garmin. Can’t wait to use more of the features of my new watch!
Date published: 2020-06-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bought music version but spotify offl not working Error 0200 - does not connect to wifi to download playlists. Many people have this problem for months now.
Date published: 2019-11-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice! I’m an analogue person and appreciate that the features are fairly straight forward and easy to use on the go.
Date published: 2019-09-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Good deal!!!! Amazing, excellent pricing and hyper!
Date published: 2020-06-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features Overwhelming number of features. My head is still spinning trying to set them. It makes it more complicated to use and frustrating at times. Probably more features than I will ever use. Once I get past this I am sure it will become an invaluable tool for me. The only reason I have it a 4 and not a 5, is the setup issue. On a 5 positive note... spent 1-1/2 hours with customer service, only to find out my first watch was defective (GPS not working). Brooks the CS guy was phenomenal!! Knowledgeable, mega amounts of patience, personable, and very polite. Had my replacement in my hands in a couple of days. This goes a long way with me. Get the watch. Good company, good products.
Date published: 2020-02-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice watch with very good features. I got my forerunner 245 Music at last sunday night. I've found/ tried most of the features include the new version playing music with pairing my Bose bluetooth earphone, as well as using Garmin connect IQ & Express to get some nice looking Watch Faces. My overall summary is: I like this watch! but just have concerns on price is a bit higher than others. as we as the overall size is a bit smaller for a gentleman user like me.
Date published: 2019-07-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Limited music streaming services supported :-( I bought the 245 Music watch because of the music features - specifically that it allows streaming, not just downloading - from their website: "Requires premium subscription with a third-party music provider" - THIS IS MISLEADING!!! It should've stated "with SUPPORTED third-party music provider" - they do NOT support PANDORA - which is a very popular music streaming service and the one I use. I'm keeping the watch in the hopes that they soon add Pandora to their support music streaming services.
Date published: 2019-09-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great and easy to use/set up Very good information and tools that allow you to see your fitness level, rest etc...
Date published: 2020-06-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from STILL TRYING Since nothing comes with directions anymore Im still trying to figure it out. The videos go too fast. Need written directions!!!! Would save so much time!!!
Date published: 2020-06-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excited to say the least I have had this watch for about a week now. I chose to go with the 245 music because I liked the idea of being able to just wear the watch and not have to take my phone with me. I really like all the features and am hoping this helps to keep me a bit more accountable for my workouts and progress.
Date published: 2020-05-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The most awesome watch ever I got it the day before my Half Marathon. Did a 5K to break it in; it’s so accurate and keeps very good stats. Easy to use and fun to wear. Love having on board music
Date published: 2019-11-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from First review I bought tis 1 week ago So nice n useful Tq so much
Date published: 2019-08-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this I have been debating on getting this or not, and I’m so glad I did! So much info and feed back on not only my runs, but on my entire day.
Date published: 2019-08-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far so good. Just got it a day ago, so far so good. Like teh widgets and changeable clock faces.
Date published: 2019-11-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Can not get Spotify to work on this device I've spent over 6 hours trying to get spotify to work on this watch. Despite the watch showing that it is connected to my wifi network, when I try to link it to Spotify, it says it can't find a wifi connection. The solutions offered by Garmin (on their help pages as well as direct customer service) didn't help either.
Date published: 2020-05-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice watch I bought this watch the day after Thanksgiving and have really enjoyed it so far. The amount of data provided thru the running dynamics has been really cool. I wish uploading the music was easier but I need to go thru a tutorial perhaps. I really like the connectIQ app and the different screen faces that could be applied to the watch.
Date published: 2019-12-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features but they don't all work Garmin gave failed to pass to Oppo phones the ability to enable call and txt notification. Pretty basic fail and a simple correction by Garmin. Please sort this Garmin. Also the safety notification to my wife when I go on a run did not work. Otherwise a great sports watch and app.
Date published: 2019-10-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Well polished watched, minus two I’ve been using Garmin watches since the launch of the 910XT. Every watch has had its quirks and issues. The 245 displays a well rounded GPS watch with music capabilities. Battery life is relatively strong at around 4-5 days with exercise. Wrist band material was the best yet of any watch. The two reason is returned the watch and moved to a competitor 1) your Sony chip algorithm is trash. The 910xt has better gps accuracy 2) the buttons were starting to fail after a couple weeks. I had to soak the watch every day. I don’t understand why you guys can’t design buttons. The 910 had 3 button failures. 230 had zero. Like come on!
Date published: 2019-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Like the more sleek wrist HRM Upgraded from 235 to get the music storage. Really like it having to depend on the phone for music
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from okay, but confusing overall seems like a good product, but i had problems setting up music, (still cant figure it out) and on the Garmin website it did not tell me that the screen was not a touch screen. Kind of hard to manage and a few things arent maaking sense. also somw of the lettering on the screen is half on-half off like it is broken. A liitle confused why I paid so much.
Date published: 2020-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Forerunner 245 Music I bought the watch a few weeks and love it! It really helps not having to carry my phone while running just for the music.
Date published: 2019-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from What a great watch! I am a daily runner, and I found myself dying to have a watch to record my runs with. I immediately turned towards Garmin, having heard of their great watches. I went for the 245 Music, and couldn’t be any happier with my purchase! It has great buttery life, is great at tracking mileage and pace, and looks astonishing! I love the customizable nature of this beast! Overall, five out of five stars! Amazing, low profile watch!
Date published: 2019-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Favorite running watch I have had! It is extremely user friendly and very reliable. It picks up the GPS signal instantly and is great for comparing runs.
Date published: 2019-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Doesn't support running power Great watch, but it is a pity that Garmin has decided not to support running power natively..
Date published: 2019-09-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect for escaping but wanting music/podcasts I bought this a couple months ago when I got tired of carrying my phone when I ran alone. I like to listen to music or podcasts when I'm running solo and carrying my phone became too much of a distraction. I felt myself constantly looking at Slack or work emails or responding to messages, so being able to wear this and listen has been wonderful. Originally I was only wearing this when I wanted to listen to something and my Fenix 5S all the other times. Now I only wear this watch as I have also found it's way lighter. I love it. Highly recommend.
Date published: 2019-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Almost everything I’d hoped for The Forerunner 245 music is almost everything Id been looking for in a running watch. Quick satellite fixing. Accurate tracking Reliable heart rate monitoring Easy to navigate controls My only complaint is the buttons stick after a salt water swim and the music syncing takes forever and is clunky.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Disappointed I am disappointed that I can’t put a picture on the face nor can I use my iTunes music on it. It seems a little complicated to operate.
Date published: 2019-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I've had my watch for about 2 weeks now. So far so good. Love all the features it has. Easy set up. Linked my spotify music and headphones with no issue.
Date published: 2020-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features It sure why I waited so long to switch to a garmin! I love everything about it!
Date published: 2020-06-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my garmin watch! My husband bought this for me last month and I honestly did not think I was going to love it as much as I do. The features on this watch is incredible. I'm addicted to it. Every morning I check my sleep, pulse ox. And after every physical activity I'm on it to check my progress.
Date published: 2019-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good so far First impressions are great! Needed a watch for training and am loving the functionality of this so far
Date published: 2019-11-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not worth the extra The Forerunner 245 Music was more expensive due to the music. But yet I still have to pay for the app if I don't want commercial. Don't see the value on it. Also I had my Forerunner for a day before the glass hardly hit the door and it cracked. What I do like is the information you get from it. Very helpful.
Date published: 2019-10-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent addition to training I received this for christmas and it is a great watch. Lots of great apps on it!
Date published: 2020-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wow. That was easier than I thought! This is my first watch that isn’t a $30 timex. I love it. I’ve started running more miles and was tired of carrying a phone to listen to music. That was the primary reason for getting it and was easy to set up and load music on. I was expecting it to be a hassle but truly wasn’t. All my Spotify playlists were visible and I just picked the ones I wanted on the watch. I really like the heart rate monitor and make it a game in long runs to see how low I can keep it. I run 20+ miles per week and have really enjoyed it. I would get it again without hesitation.
Date published: 2019-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch!!!! I can hear my playlist on spotify without my phone during training and running. The stats are amazing. I am just starting to find out more. You can barley feel it on your wrist. Highly recommended for your daily training
Date published: 2019-11-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it. Got this watch as a gift from my GF, I had a whoop band for about 8 months. worked great Did it’s job till it started having issue then whoops horrible customer service started. So I decided I would try Garmin, love the features love the fit, tracking is good and it links to all my apps I already have. Great service to boot
Date published: 2020-05-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far, so (not) good. I have only had the music 245 for 2 weeks, so these are initial impressions. I have the Garmin 235 which I love, but I really wanted a watch that played music. So far I am very disappointed. First of all, the watch seems to be very selective with regard to which songs can be downloaded from iTunes. Out of 800+ songs I have only been able to download around 60 songs so far. Secondly, I cannot toggle between the running screen showing my data and the music screen for pausing, forwarding, music etc. It is a royal pain to have to push numerous buttons in order to toggle between the music playing screen and the running data screen. Maybe there is something I’m missing? I hope that things will get better as I learn how to use the watch but for now, not so good.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome watch I love this watch. Can’t believe I waited so long to get it. In the short time I’ve had it I feel I’m a better runner.
Date published: 2019-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not impressed Transferring music is a pain. Band is flimsy. Overall not impressed and returning for the cost.
Date published: 2020-03-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Meh Not a fan, small face, can barely see the interface. Music doesn’t work. Hard to navigate compared to Vioactive. Wish I purchased a different model.
Date published: 2020-05-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome watch! This watch is absolutely amazing! Completely blew my expectations!
Date published: 2020-03-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sticky buttons I went through 3 of the 245 music Garmins and all three had a sticky button issue. The last one turned itself off when the top left button stuck. I finally gave up and bought a 645
Date published: 2019-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Unencumbered Is the Way To Go! Without reading the manual, I: Charged the watch, sync'd it with Garmin Connect, added music and went for a run. This watch (my first with music) represents a paradigm shift in my running. I'm amazed how much lighter and unencumbered I feel. I guess I never realized how much my MP3 player bothered me...and it is tiny. Carrying one less item has made a huge difference in my motivation to run. That might sound silly or "soft" but it's the truth. I run more often since getting this watch. Two more impressive features are the display and the weight. The display's resolution is visually impressive. This is my 6th Forerunner and, by far, this has the most readable display. Also, I intentionally skipped the 645 Music because of the metal bezel. Although it may not be, it looks heavier than the 245 Music. This watch does not shift around while running. It is so light and secure, it simply stays in place without having to cinch the strap. I couldn't be happier with the Forerunner 245 Music.
Date published: 2019-07-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing watch I bought this needing an upgrade from my 230 and couldn’t be more happier with all the features!
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome upgrade! I’ve had my 220 for so long and while it still works great, I couldn’t resist upgrading to the 245 Music while it was on sale. I’m so glad I did! The upgrades are fantastic - so many more stats, plus Garmin coach! I’ve taken to wearing my watch all day just to watch it track all my stats. It’s very user friendly and customizable, plus the aqua band is so pretty. Definitely worth every penny!
Date published: 2020-05-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features but paint scratches on face 1st day I just received my watch 2 days ago and have had completely normal use have done virtually nothing however the face of the watch on the black is already scratched. I do love the features of the watch so far but again only 2 days in and my battery is at 43%
Date published: 2019-11-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Feeling Watch I recently just got this watch as a gift for my birthday. It has really helped me to become more serious about my running without the information overload. Garmin Coach is one of my favorite features to use!
Date published: 2020-03-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great running partner!! I bought the Forerunner 245 last week and it has been amazing!! GPS is great!!
Date published: 2020-06-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Running Watch! I purchased this watch about a week ago, but I can already say that I’m so impressed with it and glad I made the purchase. Starting with the basics- it was super easy to figure out, which was actually a little bit surprising to me (I was expecting there to be a bigger learning curve with trying to navigate through all the settings). Loading music onto it was also very straight forward. And the battery life has been great- after 5 days (including 2 short runs), it was still going strong. Once I explored past just the basics and started checking out all of the great features that the Forerunner 245 Music has, I was hooked. I purchased this watch to help train for my first marathon this year, and I’m SO glad I did. I wake up and am excited to train with it on. Garmin did a fantastic job with this watch!
Date published: 2019-12-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Life on a Wrist I've only had my Forerunner 245 music for a few days, but I'm already thrilled with the decision to upgrade from the Fitbit HR I've had for a couple of years. Performance is great. Weight is comparable despite the additional size and features. The reporting is MUCH more broad and advanced. Best of all, this with my new bluetooth earpieces mean I'm not fighting with cords and having to carry an MP3 player while I run. I'm still learning the features, but that will come.
Date published: 2020-06-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Enables to do analyses from multiple angles Speed, Heart rate, VO2 max, and more ways to see my performance help me find my strong and week points.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from First Garmin I jumped ship from a Apple Watch in the hopes of finding a better watch. Love the way this watch looks. After a few days of getting used to how it works it became easy. A learning curve. Love the easy to read data from the app and that I can put music onto the watch and leave my phone at home. My only issue after a couple weeks- the heart rate seems to be off. I use a chest strap and believe those are the most accurate. My watch reads a solid 50 lower than my max I my chest strap shows. Found other watches to do better than this one so far. I use my chest strap to target hart rang. While the watch gives voice cues for zone, I found them to be off and not helpful then. Second issue the app crashed once and lost all the data. I train endurance and weights to compete, but running is something I’m adding more in. I think this watch is great feedback for that other than heart rate. Would I buy again? Not sure. Only a few weeks in so going to give it more time. Hope so for the price point. Female- the monthly tracker is really good feature and helps me see correlation to my training and patterns to hormone fluctuations.
Date published: 2020-01-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very good but could be better Had the watch 3 months, last few software updates have caused watch to hang and need a reset. Setting up apps downloaded is easy, built in apps and screens are good. The biggest issue is for the price there are other models that are better if you get them on sale.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Must buy Love my Garmin Forrunner 245 music watch. If you are a runner and want to prepare for any race, you should buy this watch. This watch not only help you to improve your performances but also push you to become better runner.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great but.. Watch is great for all the fittness stuff, but the thing is a pain to get music onto. It requires wifi to do it but refuses to connect to a network.
Date published: 2019-08-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love! I bought this watch after I got to demo it at one of my run club nights. Absolutely love all of the features and tracking abilities.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A bit early to review I have had the watch for less than a week, and am still trying to figure out the technology. First problem - not compatible with my Airpods. Second and worse issue - I keep trying to download a Spotify playlist and it keeps failing although it says it is successfully connected to wifi when I begin the process. extreme;y frustrating, as the whole point of this was to not have to bring my phone with me on a run.It is great for everything else but right now I am either still lugging my phone along or just running without music.Also beginning this morning it keeps saying it is failing to sync with the app - that wasn't a problem the first 3 days but seems to be now.
Date published: 2020-02-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Can't get my itunes I only listen to music from my iTunes downloads. I should have done more research.....I'll probably be selling this online soon. If I can't listen to my music then I drastically overpaid for this device. And it's really really hard to manage notifications.
Date published: 2019-07-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great value for money I got my wacht a couple of days ago and I've had time to test it out during my daily routine and on a run. So far, I'm really satisfied with this watch. It has a lot of great features for its price (heart rate, VO2 max, music, sleep tracking, workout plans). I did have some trouble setting up the wifi (and Spotify), but I solved that using my phone's hotspot.
Date published: 2020-04-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic on all fronts!! I got this watch about a week ago and, not only is it accurate, but it’s fun! It’s got everything you could ask for. I had no idea a watch could provide so many stats after a run. I also love the safety feature— it just makes me feel more confident. My pace appears to be a whopping 40 seconds faster than my prior running watch. I’m sticking with Garmin moving forward.
Date published: 2020-01-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great running watch I bough this watch in order to get the extra stats for my HRM , the stress and SpO2 stats, and music. Overall the watch is great for running, the only cons I've seen so far are battery life (I only get 6 days per charge without music) and that the SpO2 takes to much battery for daily use.
Date published: 2019-08-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Still figuring it out :-( I can't figure out which button does what. I have to keep referencing the manual. I am sure that it will take time. I used to have a Fitbit with a touch screen, so it's WAY different.
Date published: 2019-08-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect running companion It's a great motivator on runs. The training features are a huge asset. Also a great overall watch, I wear mine everyday!
Date published: 2019-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from screen muted and battery died 1st long bike rid This model lacks a touch screen. A little more complicated to navigate than my former garmin. My initial watch face was muted and difficult to visualize the screen. I am awaiting my replacement. Garmin service was excellent however and quickly shipped out a replacement. In addition, the battery died on my first several hour bike ride while music was playing.
Date published: 2020-06-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great for running So many excellent features and am still learning to use them.
Date published: 2020-03-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch This is a great watch. I've had others and this has all the features you need for running. The music is easy to get onto your watch and the statistics are accurate.
Date published: 2019-10-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fits perfectly on my small wrist I am a short hiker, and I always struggle to find things that are small enough for my wrist for fitness tracking. This watch is PERFECT for me. It's very lightweight, so I barely notice it when running, hiking, or sleeping. I love using this to track my hikes and it synchs right to Strava, which I love. The data it provides is incredible too. I love that it tracks my elevation and pace. It's the perfect watch!!!
Date published: 2019-09-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Has all the features that i need, just great! I just bought it a couple days ago, set up the music and got to run , love it!!!!
Date published: 2020-06-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far so good I just got my Garmin device few days ago so I'm still new to it but so far I really like it. I'm going to be excited to load my music onto it. I swapped from a Fitbit to a Garmin at a friend's insistence. LOL. We're both very happy that I did it.
Date published: 2020-03-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Music not working I just purchased this watch only to find that all music services are not working and that this is a widespread issue. If you’re thinking about purchasing this watch, I would highly recommend waiting until Garmin fixes the sync issue with music. Other than that, I like it - but I bought this one specifically to have the option to listen to music while I run. And so right now the watch is useless to me. Going back to my Apple Watch until Garmin can figure this out.
Date published: 2020-02-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great overall package Very light, nice large screen, easy to see during the day and the light is nice and bright at night. Notifications are consistent and vibration feedback is strong. heart rate monitor runs consistently and watch faces provide cool real-time graphs or health stats. Bluetooth connectivity is patchy when I run, I assume it’s something to do with the GPS being on at the same time since any other time it’s fine.
Date published: 2020-02-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wonderful Fitness Watch!!!! I bought this product a week ago and have yet to have any complaints. I play Lacrosse, Cross country, and Volleyball. I run about 15 miles a week. The Garmin Forerunner 245 Music is easy to handle, has a lightweight and good looking design, and has tons of widgets that can easily be downloaded from your phone. The music capabilities are great. The timer and stopwatch are exact, and the HRM (Heart-Rate Moniter) is perfect. Overall it is a great watch and I would recommend it to anyone who does sports or any type of fitness.
Date published: 2019-09-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Run Watch Ever! Did a bunch of research on what running/workout watch was best for me. So glad I choose the Forerunner 245.
Date published: 2020-02-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good runner’s watch. Accurate GPS distance and user friendly for running. Only con so far is illumination with wrist movement only works about 1/3 of the time so you have to use the button. Disappointed in this feature considering the price of this watch.
Date published: 2019-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from AMAZING Watch & EVEN BETTER CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! Love the watch, user friendly! But most importantly to me is their customer service was amazing with my delivery issue!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Date published: 2019-08-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Impressive so far Just bought it and very pleased with comfort, look, and ease of use so far. Switching fro. IONIC and it is like night and day- and I liked my ionic. Again, super comfortable, stats heavy app to go with it and does so much more than I had been used to. Looking forward to seeing it work into my fitness goals over time.
Date published: 2020-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great bang for the buck you don't get all the functionality or battery life of a 935 which I love and own. However, the 935 doesn't have music. It really depends on what you want to do with the watch. I don't think this was meant for the multi-sport enthusiast. But if you really want to save money and have a great music-watch that you can run in the rain with or swim with...you cannot beat the price tag on the 245. CONS/drawbacks: *no open-water swim - at least, I couldn't find it. *no triathlon mode *can't create custom brick workouts. *battery life noticeably less when playing music. *you can drag/drop you mp3 files directly into the watch...super-easy. *podcasts: when you drag/drop these into the watch, it may or MAY NOT show up in the watch. I can't figure out why this is. It's not specific to certain podcasts; it's completely random. From the same podcaster, I will download, drag/drop and it will work just fine. Then, the next episode from the same podcaster won't load into the watch on a different day (?) pros: *smaller for smaller wrists *graphics appear to be upgraded. *custom workouts get uploaded seamlessly *voice assist for your custom-workouts is great ! *music/podcast during runs...and NO PHONE to CARRY !. *run in rain without phone. no worries about damaging expensive phone.
Date published: 2019-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It was nice when it worked... But today or decided that the date is tomorrow and the time is 45 minutes ago. I called Garmin and have to send it back for a new one, which I will have to reprogram, add my music to, etc.. I expect to be without a sports watch for a week. I also discovered that any watch that has a GPS is useless in open water swimming- GPS fails as soon as the watch is submerged. OK for pool swims, though.
Date published: 2019-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good value for money Nice design, good quality and many interesting features. Motivating!
Date published: 2020-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch in general I bought this watch a while ago and I am very happy with the features and in general. I do suffer from two things that make it annoying sometimes. 1. It take sometime take up to few attempts to establish connection with my iPhone and sync information. After few attempts it connects and works great. 2. It sometimes takes up to 10 minutes for the watch to get satellite connection. Rather than these to issues, this is a great sport watch with smart watch features and not the other way around. I hope this helps.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My favorite running watch!! I am training to run Ultras and could not have found a better watch. It is light and records all the information I need. I love how I can upload all my music and not have to carry my phone on me. It's a fantastic quality watch and look forward to tracking hundreds of miles on it.
Date published: 2020-04-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Distance measuring isn't accurate I've used the Garmin 245 for around 5 runs so far. The first 3 overestimated the distance by around 20%. The next one was about right. The last one underestimated by about 10%. For example I did exactly the same run twice in 10 days. The first run measured the distance at 12km and today it measured it as 9.09km!! Exactly the same run!! The settings are the same GPS is turned on too
Date published: 2019-10-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Well worth the extra money for the Music feature I am very very happy with my Garmin watch. I debated about spending the extra 50 dollars to get the music feature and I am SO glad I did. I use that feature all the time now, when I garden, walk, and do housework or at work. I wear a lot of workout clothing that has no pockets for my phone, having the watch lets me have my music with me and able to listen to it everywhere. Regardless of having a pocket or place to carry my phone. I really like all the features so far!!
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from All the options!! Had this for a few weeks now. Love love it! So much info provided about your activity and ability to personalize what you measure.Ways to connect w others for training, so many different watch faces to chose from. Great style and size for a small woman’s wrist. I do have some doubts about the heart rate monitor. I always shows high. I work in a hospital and can compare, the numbers don’t match up.
Date published: 2019-08-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it but battery life isn’t as advertised I love this watch and the battery lasts much longer than any of my old watches, but I don’t think it can actually do 24 hours in GPS mode (not using music feature). Also, there are some inconsistencies between distances on this vs other GPS watches and I never know what’s actually correct, but I do trust Garmin. Also, Garmin has awesome customer service. There was an issue when I first got the watch - I couldn’t download or sync Spotify - and they helped me out and were super nice/great customer support.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best running watch to date I love this watch. It is my favorite to date. Allows me to run without my phone for music and keeps me on pace for all my workouts. I am a runner and triathlete. I use it primarily for running and occasionally in the pool for laps. I have a separate bike computer for cycling. For open water swims I use my old 910 garmin. Someday I will get the 935 or 945 but for now I love this watch
Date published: 2019-08-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from First Time user I have been a fitbit user for years which was great for daily activities. However, my running ability and activity level has gone beyond fitbit. Now that I have switched to Forerunner 245 I am in love with this Garmin. I wish I switched years ago. I am excited this Garmin is going to ready for my 1st marathon in 2021.
Date published: 2020-06-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from In love and crushing it!! It has only been a few days but this watch is seamless, slick, and gives you so many metrics to live healthy. Recommend it to all.
Date published: 2020-01-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent everything. I bought my 245 music 3 months ago and love it. It’s amazing at all the data that you can process. Battery life is good. I would love to see Garmin in the future think about going solar. Battery life would be top notch then.
Date published: 2019-08-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great! It's very interesting to know about my health and sleeping with data. It also allow me to keep tracking with the ideal pace of running.
Date published: 2020-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Still don't understand how it works Ask me again later. It has only been 3 days so I am still trying to figure it out.
Date published: 2020-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bluetooth Pairing Issue Unfortunately I have a pairing issue with my I-Phone 6s. After updating everything and running through the motions on all instructions I find myself at a loss with this device. In order to pair via Bluetooth I have to power the watch off and on for it to pair for a brief few seconds. I have run through the process every which way and had no luck with this pairing to my phone for long enough periods to access the features associated with this device. I have resorted to utilizing all of the features available with this device via my laptop. This is not optimal and is frustrating to say the least. The watch itself is very nice and is packed with features I will use. The build quality and size is perfect. If the paring issue was not an issue I would rate this 4 stars. I shifted from a Fitbit and still prefer the touch screen ease of use my Fitbit provided. This is not an issue given the Forerunner is designed for a more serious athlete. Maybe in time I will figure out this pairing issue and can up my rating on this device, for now its just frustrating.
Date published: 2019-09-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent workout tracking and battery life I've had this for a month and a half and it has performed beyond expectations so far. Battery life lasts at least a week before I break down and charge it, which usually it's still at 25 percent battery remaining. Workouts are tracked accurately and I love the metrics that I can see on Garmin connect. I only wish it would auto track workouts just in case I forget, but it's a minor annoyance. Plenty of workouts built in and the GPS seems to track quite accurately. No issues with bluetooth connection to my bose headphones and polar h10 hmm strap. It has all the features you should need unless to want more smart features or triathlon specific training. It's a great watch if you work out frequently, love seeing metrics, but don't want to spend 600 bucks on a high end model.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good controls The buttons on the side are very responsive to the touch of your finger no matter how sweaty they may be. It is a great watch with accurate timing and distances.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from All around best watch you can get in August 2019 Bought this watch for college cross country training and I do not regret it, great battery life, charges fast... Not much I would change about the watch.
Date published: 2019-08-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch, except... Love this watch! I wish it had better strength training features because I like to incorporate strength days into my training... however, overall I think this watch is the best one I have had!
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Horrible setup I am returning this watch and going to back to the good old forerunner 235! This 245 music gave me nothing but problems to set up. The instructions were lousy and the complete lack of tech support is really disappointing—there should be a 1-800 number I can call to get help. If there is one, Garmin did a great job of hiding the number from me!
Date published: 2020-03-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch! I’ve been using the watch, and I’ve been surprised by the great battery and the features!
Date published: 2019-08-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good to track running not good to listen to music I just got this watch and love all the information I get about my running. BUT I WANT TO LISTEN TO MUSIC WHILE RUNNING AND YOU CAN'T ACCESS ALL YOUR SONGS FROM ITUNES. YOU MUST USE SPOTIFY AND BE A PREMIUM MEMBER. I WISH THEY ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE WATCH HAD STATED THIS MORE CLEARLY.
Date published: 2020-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use I am loving this watch. Seems really well made. Easy to figure out how to use. Great features. Not too big for a smaller womans wrist.
Date published: 2020-03-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from FIne—FOR A DAY!!! Why is Garmin asking for a review after one (1) day? I barely know any features??? So here’s my review: it’s good. I LIKE IT. Hope it lasts and lives up to billing.
Date published: 2020-03-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Never been more inlove!! I've had mine a few days now...been on a few trails and gps and overall tracking works FANTASTIC!!! BEST I've ever had!!
Date published: 2020-05-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from small, compact, works as expected Originally thought I'd like the 945 but it's big and bulky. This is a lighter, trimmed down version geared towards running. If they made a small package (42mm, 38 gram) version of the 945, I'd pick that up in a heart beat. Connected to Stryd pod and Garmin dual heart rate strap with no issues.
Date published: 2019-09-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great update This is my 4th, maybe 5th Garmin Forerunner. This watch is very good if you're like me and have maxed out on all the features of the previous versions. There are almost too many featues and the way you access them arent inuititive and requires some learning. If you are an Garmin user, or a slightly techie person you will figure it out . My previous Garmin had a touchscreen, which I didnt like a first. The 245 doesn't have a touchscreen and now I miss it. I would recommend this device for anyone that is looking for advance features such as Heart Rate monitoring and other VO2 max type training stuff. I like that it lighter than previous models and quite comfortable to wear. The onboard Spotify (music feature) is a nice bonus too.
Date published: 2019-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I am still getting used to it, lots of help from my running community.
Date published: 2019-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great running watch, okay battery I love how you can create and customize workouts. It is going to take my marathon training to the next level. I love the half marathon coaching and that there are different coach options. I wish there was a full marathon plan. Tons of data. The battery doesn't last as long as advertised. I am a little nervous it will not make it through my marathon, 4-5 hours.
Date published: 2019-09-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my new Garmin music Great! No more running with my phone, great music feature. Could download all my music without problems.
Date published: 2019-09-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome device I just got my Garmin 245 Music and I am loving it! I have not used the music function yet because I am waiting on purchasing wireless headphones. This is not super important to me anyway, I usually run without music or podcasts. I do find the watch to be highly beneficial to my running. This is my first running/fitness watch and it meets all my needs! It is a great size, easy to read and comfortable enough for me to wear 24/7 to track sleep etc. I did my first long run with it and it really made the tracking of miles and pace so much simpler than the steps it takes for me to access and use my phone for the same function! A lot of the other data is so helpful and it integrates seamlessly with my phone. I am looking forward to using it to listen to music and podcasts! Powerful tech!
Date published: 2019-08-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from No Amazon Music in Canada :( Garmin advertises this as a downloadable music watch but you can only do it realistically with Spotify in Canada, unless I'm missing something.
Date published: 2019-12-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch! Bought this watch last week, and it has been so fun for me. This is my second Garmin watch, and I LOVE it. It tracks everything I need and more, and I love the convenience of the buttons! I love the music and have experienced good connection between my watch and bluetooth headphones. Overall it's been a great experience!
Date published: 2020-02-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great running watch I love all the features in this. GPS is extremely accurate, Garmin Coach is a great service, music syncing is great. It is, understandably, slower than my Apple Watch was when syncing, etc. but that's fine. The Heart Rate portion of it can deviate (as they normally do on wrists, + my tattoos there [my Apple Watch would consistently disconnect every 2-3 minutes]), but that's to be expected. Battery life is great, consistently at about 4 days of usage all day with GPS running ~1.5 hours a day. Love, love, love it.
Date published: 2020-06-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Old man Still learning but think it will help me get back in shape
Date published: 2019-09-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sleek & Easy to use! I bought the Forerunner 245Music a couple of weeks ago, and I love it! It gives so much transparency into my training both real time and post run. I'm still learning how to use the watch, but learning has been easy. Navigating the app and watch has been fun and "easy". I'm not too tech savvy so it's a breath of fresh air!
Date published: 2020-05-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Problem with GPS I bought this a couple of weeks ago. The first time that i used took about 10 min to the GPS get connected..The secound time, about 3 minutes. Today was the worst, the GPS didn't connect even with the clear and blue sky in a park...It's a shame since i bought this watch for this only reason
Date published: 2020-01-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Epic FAIL Spotify and music doesn’t work, Garmin should be embarrassed by a product that doesn’t do what they advertise. Loyal Garmin customer, 6th watch i’ve owned, this is by far the worst!!!
Date published: 2019-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the watch, not sure about the connectivity I bought this earlier this week because I was tired of the GPS issues with a different watch. So far I really like the watch and the capabilities. I don't think it does sleep tracking as well as my previous watch and so far I haven't been able to sync with MyFitnessPal. On the plus side, the GPS connected right away and tracked my first workout the distance I expected.
Date published: 2019-11-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sleek watch, fast, and very informative stats I bought this watch a few days ago and love it. I love the ability to download songs, and running phone-free is very liberating.
Date published: 2020-06-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lightweight fits a woman’s wrist I have small wrists and it’s hard to find fully featured watches that not only function well but look great. This strikes the perfect balance. The HR monitor was wildly inaccurate the first week but after continued use and tightening the strap more, accuracy increases significantly. I like the colors too (I bought white) I almost bought the 935 but didn’t need all the features and didn’t want to spend that much money for a plain black watch. Love it!
Date published: 2019-11-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch! Amazing features, good battery life, love the music. I used Amazon Music and it maxed out at 350 songs, which is more than enough, though not as many as it's rated for. However, the songs I downloaded were probably longer than average. I didn't want a smartwatch. I'm a runner, I mostly just care about the running features. This watch covers all that I'd want, with a plethora of running features, plus some cool smartwatch features too. I love the buttons, they're way more responsive than a touch screen. This is not a watch that'd win the style awards, but that's not what I care about. It does look good, just not as sharp or fancy.
Date published: 2020-05-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from What can?t it do? Does everything you?ll ever need. Simple and looks good too
Date published: 2020-04-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Tool! One of the best watches and trackers I have ever used! I can believe how well it tracks workouts and provides useful details.
Date published: 2019-12-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best watch for a runner like me! So, i spent 2 weeks deciding between the garmin fenix 6, forerunner 945, vivoactive 3 & 4, coros apex/apex pro, coros vertix, polar grit x, garmin 45s, and lastly this forerunner 245 music. I watched and reviewed all the videos and articles available. In the end, i realized that as a returning runner I didn’t need the extra features of the high end options i was choosing from. Nor the toughness and prolonged battery life. It was just a want and not a need! Good to have but not essential. My final decision rested on having the Garmin 245 music. I was happy with that in the end. I needed something with music capability and it felt liberating running the first time without my phone on me. Second, I need something to track my heart rate and my watch did the job. It was a plus that it tracked my stress level and body battery. A feature not present at higher models. Lastly, the gps tracking is more than essential. To build my watch tough, i bought a case cover and screen protector by MiiMall In amazon. It looked great! Also, I liked how I can also use this as a piece of jewelry by being able to change watch bands. I have so much color options! Did i have buyer’s remorse? Well, yes for a few mins when I saw in fleet feet that the 645 music and fenix 5 was on 25% sale. But, seeing the comparisons online the garmin 245 music still stood out. If you run marathons then this is good enough for you. Obviously not for endurance athletes and complicated people. Also, Garmin is still the BRAND to trust! I have never been happy with this watch purchase!
Date published: 2020-05-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Switched from Apple watch Bought this a week ago love all the features and so much more accurate
Date published: 2020-02-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great for running and general crosstraining I've gone from the original Vivoactive to the Vivoactive 3 to the Foreruner 245M. I started off on fitness but migrated to mostly running. The FR245M adds more specific running features to the VA3 (my son got my VA3). I wasn't sure I was going to like the music but I do, no phone is nice (no calls/texts when out for a long run) although I still bring it occasionally. This is what actually got me to sign up for Spotify. I like that the training plans are so easily used on the watch.
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Christmas Present! Still trying to figure it out, but so far so good!
Date published: 2019-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing range of coverage I bought it a few days ago and it really provides so much cool and accurate data on my gym workouts and runs, I'm impressed! It is also incredibly easy to use, I did not read the manual at all, just put it on my wrist and started to play with the buttons and options.
Date published: 2020-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch I've had this watch for about a week and had a vivo fit before. This watch blows it out of the water in so many ways I don't even know where to start. You can add so many apps to it, Plus music no need to carry a phone anymore. Really like the tracking. Still working on learning were everything is in the watch . Starting activities is one push. Great Watch for the first week. Will have a follow up in the next month.
Date published: 2020-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great look!!! I love this watch!!! I only have one slight issue. I wish it was a little more durable against small scratches.
Date published: 2020-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Broken bluetooth chip. Got this Forerunner 245 music as a gift this past week. Heart rate sensor, sleep tracking, mapping runs, everything seemed to work well at first. Everything but the Bluetooth. I couldn't ever get it to connect to my smart phone. I ended up plugging it I to my PC and installing garmin express to make sure i had the up to date software. Everything worked. I was able to connect my wifi network, upload profile information, everything... except Bluetooth. By hour 4 I had tried everything I could think of. Factory reset, uninstalled Garmin Connect, reinstalled Garmin Connect. Tried a different phone. Nothing fixed the issue. What's weird is it did recognized my bike's Garmin speed/cadence sensor. The only thing I can think of is the ant+ worked but Bluetooth didn't. IDK. It doesn't pair with phones, headphones, or pcs running zwift. I got on Garmin support and they're offering to swap out the unit for the same model. I'm very hopeful that it'll fix the problem. Only bummer is being 2-3 weeks without a fitness watch for rides and runs.
Date published: 2020-11-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Option to make display brighter I've only had this watc a few hours, but I would have liked to have seen an option to make the screen brighther, as fitbit does with some of their smart watches
Date published: 2020-11-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Running Tracker, leave the phone at home Super happy with all the data and tracking capabilities. Thought I would only wear this watch to run with, but now I never take it off. Highly recommend
Date published: 2020-10-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Falling in love It's been only two days since I started using my Forerunner 245 Music, and I'm already amazed by the features and possibilities. This is my first Sport SmartWatch. I was using a Fitbit before this, and the HR reading always seemed off. Forerunner 245 Music provides great workout/run readings, but the additional information that presents gives me a great insight to keep improving my marathon training. I can't wait to see my results a month, six months, and a year from now!
Date published: 2020-10-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Running Watch! I was torn between this and the 945. Couldn't justify the extra cost for only an additional feature or two that I would actually utilize, but didn't want a lesser product either. After doing my research, I decided to give the 245 Music a shot. So glad I did because I'm loving this to track my runs!
Date published: 2020-09-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from some disappointments I have not dropped, banged or otherwise mistreated this product. It has not been exposed to extreme weather nor conditions but a year and a half into use and this strange dot appeared on(in) the screen and today it just froze , can't turn it off - nothing. For the cost of this watch i expect better.
Date published: 2020-09-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just what I was looking for Been using this for mtb and road riding so far and have really liked it! Planning to begin running again. For solo rides it’s been great to have music to listen to without having to bring my phone and for running it will be great to not have to deal with my phone hitting my leg or having to strap it to my arm or carry it in some other method! This has more than plenty features! I expect that I’ll begin monitoring more of the analytics in the future.
Date published: 2020-10-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wifi does not connect Wifi does not connect, so i cant use the spotify option. TERRIBLE!!
Date published: 2020-09-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best thing a runner could ask for I'm not tech savvy. For years I would run half marathons wirh my phone in my hand . after years of seeing people run phone free with fancy watches I decided to give it a shot . Finding an affordable watch that has gps and linked with spotify was challenging. I bought this and did my first run today. amazingly easy to setup and felt great to run phone free while still travkimg miles and jamming to Beyonce on spotify.
Date published: 2020-09-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Such a better watch than any other smart watch! Just everything this watch has to offer I can go on and on! Especially being able to track all your progress through your phone! Look it up people look at the features all the watches has to offer and buy it now! I broke it in my first day for a run and it was at that moment I knew it was worth the buy!
Date published: 2020-09-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic Running Watch Bought this watch a month ago and I am very happy I did. It has everything you would want in a Running watch. The music plays fantastic. I can now drop my arm band Cellphone holder lightening the load. Highly recommend this watch.
Date published: 2020-09-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Frustrating to set up! I was given one to test, for a competition - found it too difficult and time consuming to set up - it's not intuitive at all. Music connection is way too complicated. I will return it and will go back to my old trusty Vivoactive 3 and will run without music.
Date published: 2020-10-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really solid watch I'm glad I bought it, the watch not too heavy like the Apple Watch. The battery is great and the buttons allow me to use the watch without looking at it. The music is easy to access and works great.
Date published: 2020-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy and smart Got this clock today, and it was easy to set it up and Connect to my iPhone and download music! For someone thats new to Garmin I was very surprised of how easy it is to use!
Date published: 2020-09-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A very nice Upgrade I had used the Forerunner 110 forever. When I finally ran it into the ground, I bought a Forerunner 245 Music. A much nicer running watch with a lot of features active people will enjoy. I did have a problem in the first couple of months with the watch band breaking from the watch. I contacted Garmin had a discussion with their Customer Representative. It took them about a week to set me up with a new watch. I have had now used the new replacement for a couple of weeks and everything is working great. If you need a good runner's watch look no further.
Date published: 2021-12-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch Does exactly what I wanted it to do for running and all the other stats. Wished the battery lasted a bit longer as I have to charge it every 2.5-3 days but it’s a great watch.
Date published: 2021-12-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Disappointed in the watch I took my time and researched which Garmin watch would best suit me. I decided on the 245 music because it had all the features I was looking for and wanted at a great price. When I got it, it was extremely difficult to set up. It still will not pair with my Bluetooth ear buds. I can’t get txt messages in it, and can’t get music.. I think it’s pretty lousy that you have to paid for Spotify premium to be able to listen to music..where other watch brands you can have pandora, iTunes Amazon and Spotify all for free. The battery does not last 7 days as stated.. I’m lucky if I get 2-3 days. I have tried YouTube videos, and even drive to the fleet feet store across town to have them help me thinking I was missing something… nope not one person could understand why none of these features were not working. I’ve tried calling Garmin and get no answer. I will be returning this watch and looking for another brand. Very disappointed when I was so excited for this watch.
Date published: 2021-12-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect for Me This watch is perfect for me. It works great with my powerbeats pro headphones. Ive never felt so light or unrestricted while listening to music on my runs. Getting lost is of no concern with the route back option while tracking a run. I can go wherever I want to go, without the fear of getting truly lost. This watch lifts some real-world restrictions, and allows me to love running even more.
Date published: 2021-12-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great support! thank you Garmin, my old watch was not chatging correctly and you sent me the same watch and its great!
Date published: 2021-12-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy To Use I upgraded from the VivoActive 4S because I wanted to focus on my running more. So happy I did. I splurged for the pod and now I have so much data, it’s fun to see my improvements
Date published: 2021-12-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My experience More than expected, had some issues at the begging cause the setting profile and all The stuff but turned out awesome now it’s functioning perfectly
Date published: 2021-12-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Problems downloading spotify Excited to receive the forerunner 245 music as been waiting a while to have my Spotify playlists accessible on a watch. So am so disappointed that have know spent the whole afternoon reading manuals, watching videos and scrolling the internet trying to work out why I can’t get Spotify onto the watch. So disheartened! Help line thought it might be due to a corrupted file due to interrupted wifi during connection. What a load of rubbish. So am now working on the desktop Garmin connect ap to try and sort through still without success. Why is it so hard Garmin???
Date published: 2022-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excelente producto Cambie reloj para tener musica en la muñeca, el cambio fue fantastico. Obviamente se consumo un 10-12 % por cada 1 hora que haga running con musica pero es excelente la sensación.
Date published: 2022-02-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent running entry level watch This watch, combined with the proper HR monitor will provide you with insightful running metrics, that will allow you to correct and improve your running efficiency and performance. Super light and the battery last more than 10 days (with 1 hour of workout)
Date published: 2022-02-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch for Exercise and Every Day Life I bought this nearly a month ago and I have been very impressed. The many watch faces are a fantastic way to personalize this watch. I compared this to a previous item and it reads in a more accurate manner. I wish there was an integration for Strength. It's quite a bother to have to stop and press the pause/go button while working out. Fortunately, on the desktop, you can go and edit/add anything that is missing. It is tedious work but I'm glad that that is an option. I have not been let down by the battery life, I was worried at first since the watch screen was always visible, regardless of if the back light was on or not. I'm notoriously bad at charging any electronic I have, finally made it a habit to plug it in when I shower and it's a fast charge for sure. The Bluetooth connection hasn't been a letdown. The buttons and how-to are a bit clunky and I would say have somewhat of a learning curve/adjustment. But once it's figured out it's nice to have on a run where I don't need to take my phone. Once you move away connectivity becomes spotty if you're not wearing the watch for whatever reason, and it's expected of most Bluetooth-supported devices. The widgets are hit-or-miss, that's all. Overall, I'm really impressed with the features it has, I wish it had more integrations, but that's personal want for some who regularly does weightlifting.
Date published: 2022-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch for work Leaving my i WATCH 7 at home and using the Garmin. Very light and durable. The available faces are More useful that the Apple Watch.
Date published: 2022-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best watch I’ve ever had It has everything you need in a running watch plus more. The perfect watch for a runner of any caliber, from new to a pro. It’s also super accurate!
Date published: 2022-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Required If you’re serious about running you need a Forerunner
Date published: 2022-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I LOVE THIS WATCH! This is my first GPS running watch and it has basically changed my workouts forever! This thing does it all, but it's so easy to use! Love this thing and will be a Garmin customer for life!
Date published: 2022-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome activity watch Love the form factor, lightness, and long battery life. So far I have not use much workout activities - just a few runs and swims, but it is a great companion in my workout routines.
Date published: 2022-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features, easy to use Great features. I was afraid that this would be complicated to use, but I caught on to it fairly quickly. Much different than the touch screen I had with the Vivoactive. Size is great for my wrist, and is lighter than previous watch
Date published: 2022-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from EXCELLENT GPS WATCH FOR RUNNING IT IS AN EXCELLENT PRODUCT BUT THE PROBLEM IS THAT TO LISTEN MUSIC IT IS NECESSARY TO HAVE SPOTIFY PREMIUN, I THINK THAT THIS WATCH IT WOULD HAVE TO HAVE INCLUDED MUSIC INCLUDED WITHIN IT OR FREE SPOTIFY. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO LISTEN TO MUSIC UNTIL NOW
Date published: 2022-01-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Everything I need! It is a great smart watch. I spent a little bit more than expected to upload the musics.
Date published: 2022-01-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Loaded with features! This has been a great addition to my running gear. All of my runs sync directly to Strava and my Forerunner 245 gives me tons of stats. There are sleep and body battery tracking to help gauge your daily fitness levels. The battery lasts a full week!
Date published: 2021-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Horrible watch I don’t understand how a watch built to play music can be so poorly designed to sink up with music streaming platforms. I have spent hours of my Christmas morning trying to sync Spotify to my forerunner 245 music with no success. I have read many reviews after the fact that it is impossible to install it which is insane considering it is the most popular music streaming platform. I think I’m just going to return the watch not worth the headache.
Date published: 2021-12-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Loving this for running!! I reviewed and debated on which watch to purchase to aid in my running and I couldn't be happier with my Forerunner 245 Music! I love all the metrics that it tracks- and I think it's great that I can use it when I am doing other workouts! I wondered whether I would prefer a touch watch, but after a week of using this, I was SO thankful I went with this one instead. User friendly and a great tool to help track and aid in advancing my running goals.
Date published: 2021-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent tracking I bought this watch so that when I ride horses far off the grid my husband can know where I am and if I am safe. The incident detection and the live tracking are incredibly accurate. It has proved to me just what we were looking for.
Date published: 2021-12-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love my garmin Easy to navigate. Not heavy on my wrist. Lots of features that I still need to learn. But love it!
Date published: 2021-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Decent It’s a bit small on my wrist. The battery life is good on some days and then burns quicker on other days. I haven’t used any of the features that would drain the battery so that kinda sucks. It’s a good decent watch though.
Date published: 2021-12-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Only had it one day and I LOVE IT ALREADY! Wow. Received yesterday as b-day present. Configured it all last night without reading any manuals. Did my first run today. I wasn't expecting with 5 buttons for it to be quite this intuitive, but WOW. I love my custom face that I downloaded this a.m., so light i barely feel it on my wrist, doesn't interfere with my typing on a computer all day. Went through my stats after my run - it really has everything!
Date published: 2021-10-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 245 Music Dazzler. Bought this amazing watch 2 months ago and it really is fantastic and i learn more n more each day, it's just the vibe of it hehehe.
Date published: 2022-04-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excelent product I had been used since a month and simple loved. Much better that the last one I had.
Date published: 2022-01-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good gadget as a trainer but the music application Good gadget as a trainer but the music app is lacking to work properly. I ordered it once and had to return it because the software was fused and would not turn on. This time the music doesn't work but the workouts are good. how can I fix it? The watch is comfortable, discreet and versatile.
Date published: 2022-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Still trying to figure out buttons Coming out of a 235 trying to figure out 245 with music. I have Apple Music little disappointed I can’t continue to download. Overall the watch is exactly what I need once I get used to it. Garmin is the only way to go!!
Date published: 2022-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excelente experiência Acredito que os próximos relógios poderiam vir tela touch screen, afinal isso é muito interessante!
Date published: 2022-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Poor Quality I purchased a couple of weeks ago, couldn't get the watch to change time zones. I travel much, even called Garmin support. They said place the watch in GPS mode outside and it will sync with local time. That didn't work, and tried to manually change and that didn't work. Watch is no not user friendly if your planning to travel and use watch. I will return this watch and purchase hopefully a far better quality Garmin watch than this.
Date published: 2022-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great buy Very stylish and easy to operate. Great value for the money. Syncs and connects easily to earphones
Date published: 2022-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features Got this for my birthday. I love that I can share my route with my wife. Easy to navigate from run to bike to swim features. Downloading Spotify so I can race without the extra weight of a phone is the best!
Date published: 2022-01-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from new Forerunner 245 Music i had 245 and moved to 245 music a month ago. very happy
Date published: 2022-01-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It’s OK, but lacking some features I want I’ve been using the 145M mainly for running only. I do this because it’s has no barometer (so no stairs), no NFC ( no Garmin Pay) and without a barometer, no ability to run using power. I don’t really care about the SpO2 or Pace Pro. And, sleep tracking is always off, since you need an EEG for proper testing (like sleep labs use). For every day, I use a Venu since it fills in many of the 245M shortcoming and I can wear it to work. 245M is a little too plastic for work. I’m looking to replace it with a 645M since, even discontinued, has more of the features I want. But the 135M is very good for a running watch.
Date published: 2022-01-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Confidence I bought the Forerunner 245 Music because I was running my first marathon and decided to trim down on what I was carrying. Though I only had it for a few runs before my event, I was able to figure out all the options I needed and wanted to use. On the day of the marathon I was confident that all would go well. And it did.
Date published: 2022-01-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Like everything about it. Super happy with the watch and love the music function.
Date published: 2021-09-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Powerful! Great features - small battery :/ This is a very complete watch to start your health and fitness process or to support your professional level if you’re an athlete. However, the battery it seems to be very small. I have to charge it every 2 days if I’m using music while I’m walking/running. If I don’t do any sport activities, it lasts up to 4-5 days. I like the watch and it makes me feel motivated to continue my weight-loss process.
Date published: 2021-09-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch but dead in 24 months I have loved this watch it suits my needs perfectly but exactly 2 years of ownership and screen has a huge white spot on it. Physical error with no damage. Known issue.
Date published: 2021-09-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Poor Wi-Fi Everything is great besides the poor WiFi connections. Impossible to connect to any Wifi system which makes it impossible to listen to music, which is one of the main reason to purchase this watch.
Date published: 2021-09-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from GPS doesn't work / running distance not recorded I bought this watch 1 month ago. It worked decently for one week and then the GPS stopped working so my activity is not recorded. I tried suggestions I found online and I tried the sync with both my PC and phone. Nothing solved the issue.
Date published: 2021-09-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Got me hooked on running watch! I never considered using a running watch before but decided to try one to step up my running game. This exceeded my expectation and it is now part of my daily wear. The buttons are simple to use and the interface is clear. The strap is comfortable but requires thorough cleaning if in contact with sunscreen post run. The app ecosystem is great via Garmin Connect linking to my preferred running apps. I also use this in conjunction with the running pod which gives further insights into the analytics.
Date published: 2021-09-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good watch with easy to use features Solid watch with easy to use features. I love the music feature.
Date published: 2021-09-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Hard to figure out features I have tried numerous times to download music to my Garmin but have been unsuccessful. I am not as savy with technology as the younger generations, but I work on computers a lot. The instructions are not clear and I am very frustrated that I am unable to use this feature.-it was one of the main reasons I picked this tracker.
Date published: 2021-09-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great partner I bought this watch, three weeks ago and I’m really surprised about the performance and accuracy for the functions needed
Date published: 2022-02-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Blu tooth issues Garmin knows blu tooth issue on runs recc wearing watch on right wrist!!!!
Date published: 2022-02-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 245 is the best watch to start long distance runs I bought this watch to start my half-marathon training and it's been everything and more. I love the training load feature along with the VO2 max, this really helps to measure my overall productivity. It's a great watch for those looking to get started in long distance running
Date published: 2022-02-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Help My son bought it for me but I don’t know how to use it
Date published: 2022-02-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Everything I wanted in a running gadget. I've been running a few weeks with it so far and I gotta say that I haven't been this excited over a tech toy in years. The watch has plenty of battery to track my run while playing music.
Date published: 2022-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from More features than my older 235! Great watch. I love that I can personalize and add specific workouts, like Physical Therapy and Strength Training. This watch is smaller than my 235, which I like, and the watch face is easier to read and very attractive. I’m very happy that I upgraded.
Date published: 2022-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Quality this’s first one for me.I am no time Great Quality this’s first one for me.I am no time
Date published: 2022-02-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great value for the ‘Health of it!’ Having dealt with compromising issues with heart health since 2011, my Garmin 245 has provided me with peace of mind especially when working out affording me the benefit of always knowing the condition of my heart function.
Date published: 2022-02-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So happy! I was contemplating buying a fitness watch for a long time, I’m very indecisive so was debating for along time between watch’s but I’m so glad I got this one! Simple to set up easy to use and even more things on it then I expected, if your thinking of getting it, go for it you won’t be disappointed
Date published: 2022-03-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features and small size Initially I only planned to wear the watch for runs/overnight before runs because I like wearing mechanical watches but this thing is so light and at such a decent size of 42mm that I find myself wearing It all the time. It’s nice mix b/w a sport watch and smart watch
Date published: 2022-03-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very disappointed Can’t log into Spotify can’t listen to music on my MUSIC watch
Date published: 2022-03-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I bought this a month ago, I've been using the suggested runs and I think its doing a great job with what I need to be doing and when I need rest days. Perfect for what I was looking for
Date published: 2022-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Still learning I love my new workout watch. I’m still learning to use it, and all the functions on it, but it’s a great watch. It has helped me to improve my run time, and paying more attention to what I’m doing besides running. I use to just run, with no clue of anything (time steps). Now, I am able to see and hear what’s going on, causing me to not just move, but to move with a purpose. This watch is a great investment.
Date published: 2022-04-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from the best thing ever invented !!! I tested it today. It works perfectly. Used it with my apple airpods. Really good. It's not fake... I really liked it
Date published: 2022-04-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best buy! I just love this watch, it's a sure joy to do workout with!
Date published: 2021-10-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features but not durable Bought the forunner 245 exactly a year and a week ago. Watch is fantastic in terms of features and accuracy. However the strap came loose and almost drop the watch during a run today. Checked on it and discovered that it was the housing that actually broke off! Warranty unfortunately just expired by a week, so i guess it will unfortunately not be used anymore. Garmin really needs to improve on this on an otherwise very decent watch.
Date published: 2021-08-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features! I bought this few weeks ago to replace my 645 as I had a pretty big fall & snapped where the straps go. Initially disappointed because I thought that it would be a downgrade, but it has all the same features and more. Love that I can still listen to music, customize workouts, & get all my running stats (cadence, pace, etc), and now I can also see more details of how I’m recovering incl. my avg. SP02, avg. respiration brpm, & body battery.
Date published: 2021-08-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch. I just switched from a Fitbit to the 245 and wish I would have done it years ago. This watch has everything I need.
Date published: 2021-08-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Buggy features User interface lacking. Frustrating connections between spotify and the watch. Bluetooth and wifi on watch unreliable. Limited by compatible audio file formats that are playable causing challenging workarounds. Provides sleep metrics during awake hours. Only charges when connected to computer.
Date published: 2021-08-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from awesome upgrade from the 235! I finally upgraded my Garmin 235 and this is definitely worth it. Loads of extra information and much faster overall compared to the 235. I didn't take off a star because I really do love this watch, but I will say the battery life isn't the best. I used to charge my 235 every 2 weeks, but this watch needs it 1-2x/week so I'm not crazy about that; however, the extra data points and real time syncing with Garmin Connect during my workouts is worth the investment.
Date published: 2021-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Ideal Watch for Me This is exactly what I needed for my running. It does everything I need and plenty more. I love wearing it all the time becuase it looks and feels great too. I am extremely pleased with this purchase!
Date published: 2021-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features ! Spotify I bought the 245 Music a month ago and I love it ! Battery Life is great up to 7 days
Date published: 2023-08-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works Great I am so happy with everything about the watch and it works great.
Date published: 2023-08-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Incredibly frustrating installation process Wow, what a horrible experience. An app on the phone. An app on the computer. A SECOND app on the phone. Lots of information on how to buy new stuff, not much on how to make basic features work. Attempting to install one feature (which I had already installed on another Garmin device) is now running 3 hours -- and I'm not sure if it will work. Multiple updates that require plugging in, unplugging. Sometimes syncing works --- and sometimes it just fails for no obvious reason. I bought a Garmin device primarily to avoid putting all my eggs in the competitor-named-after-a-fruit ecosystem -- but the Garmin experience is truly awful by comparison.
Date published: 2023-08-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice watch I have been using the 245 for over a month and I’m very please with its features. I have used Garmin watch for many years and the improvements on this model are excellent.
Date published: 2023-08-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good and bad The face is not bright enough and it’s difficult to navigate all the different options. Once you figure it out you can’t get back to the face with the time.
Date published: 2023-11-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Has some cool ideas but... I bought this a few yrs ago, worked like a charm until about a yr ago. Battery life is starting to dwindle (never leave it on the charger after 100% has been reached) and my steps no longer show up on my watch face, which does have a special face of the face watch (first world problems, but still is something that is offered and doesn't work). I've also updated as needed.
Date published: 2023-06-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Broken case Registered on 21st Aug 2020. Case broke near where the band attaches in June 2022. Now unusable because band cannot be attached. Most disappointed with quality of such an expensive watch.
Date published: 2023-06-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch Needed something more sport and fitness related so I went with garmin
Date published: 2023-11-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not perfect. My wife and I are disapointed as Owners Manual are too difficult. We need time, distance and PULS to be shown on screen at the same time, but we do not succeed in getting puls to be shown on screen while running or cykling? And puls are important to us.
Date published: 2022-10-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Readout too dim, cannot increase brightness Returning this watch! Love the functions but the watch face readout is insanely dim - looks like an iPhone at 30% brightness. And that’s with the “backlight” on. There’s no way to increase the brightness, it’s supposedly because of battery performance, but this is shockingly bad. Don’t listen to me, look at the forums on Reddit and even on Garmin. This watch has disappointed many others.
Date published: 2022-12-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from NOT the best start I ran twice so far outdoors and, as you can see on the picture, my new Forerunner 245M it mark I ran many kms at 2:11 or 1:43min (those are the exampleals on the picture. Have more). And that didnt happen. The never happened with my ol Forerunner 15. I find hard now to trust very important stadistics from this Garmin (like time or distance). Bit disapointmen for the money i spent in it.
Date published: 2022-07-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Heart rate monitor function broke in 3 months Heart rate reader and functionality died in just a few months. In researching this, it appears this is a common problem and there is no fix.
Date published: 2022-08-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Stop working after 6 months Stop working after 6 months. First shows yellow lines in screen then suddenly died and never works again. I loss my money.Garmin warranty not works, they dont give any answer.
Date published: 2022-08-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Difficult UI Manual doesnt help to understand how to use. How to connect GPS? I dont need music. I just want to check my running time.
Date published: 2022-09-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very great activities tracking I bought it couple a month ago to replace Oura ring, as I was not happy with its activities tracking. I am super happy with my new Garmin, especially with the jogging time & pace recommendations!
Date published: 2022-09-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great, Except the Music Portion I've had this watch since December of 2021. Coming up on a year of use in about 3 months, and it's great. I love everything about it. EXCEPT for the fact that I paid extra money for a feature that does. not. work. Headphones pair properly, and music plays without an issue while I've just got the watch running. But the second I try to listen to music during an activity --the whole reason why I purchased this watch--the music cuts out and I hear nothing. It seems like this is an issue several other people have had, and I'm just frustrated. I've been running with my phone in hand and just playing my music from there, but I shouldn't have to. Coming up on my 1 year warranty and I think I'll be returning/exchanging this product for one that actually does what it's supposed to.
Date published: 2022-09-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good watch with some frustrating quirks. The 425M is a very good running watch. All the primary functions a runner would need and then some. Looks great and lots of customizability. However, I was disappointed in the poor screen visibility in certain situations especially in shade. I wish there was a brightness control. I found the set up using the watch menus difficult and some simple settings difficult to modify. I would not say the menu system is intuitive, and I had to rely on the manual a lot initially. Also I found it a bit strange that you need to download 3 Apps for full control (Garmin Express, Garmin Connect, Garmin IQ). Although I appreciate the solid connection of the charging cable, I worry it will break over time, and wish the supplied cable was longer so the watch could be placed on a night stand. Once set up, it's a nice watch to use.
Date published: 2022-06-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great allrounder. Love my Garmin Forerunner, it is accurate, comfortable and easy to use.
Date published: 2022-05-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I Feel Free I originally bought the Forerunner 245 without music to try out and compare to my Apple Watch. Honestly it was an unfair comparison because the Forerunner is simply a superior watch for fitness activities. I don’t miss the apps from my Apple Watch because I have them on my phone. And the accuracy and detail of running metrics delivered by this watch make owning it a no-brainer for the serious athlete. I exchanged it after a week for the music version and found it easy to add Spotify playlists to the watch, pair my earbuds and run without a phone for once. I felt free on my run and that’s such a priceless feeling.
Date published: 2022-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from terrible GPS the GPS is totally off. see pink line (actual route) vs. recorded route
Date published: 2022-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic! Garmin have just been fantastic - great customer service and a brilliant watch.
Date published: 2022-07-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Still a great running watch! I bought this watch 1 year ago and despite being released 4 years ago I'm pretty satisfied with the features of the watch.
Date published: 2023-04-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just received my 245 music Really excited to receive my watch, but the setup to include Spotify is a nightmare... I considered returning it, but have persisted and after a couple of hours think I’ve started uploading playlists... Now a little less excited about seeing if my experience improves when I start running
Date published: 2021-02-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Difficult to use Sold it to a friend.. Needed an 02 sensor to monitor oxygen levels during exercise.
Date published: 2021-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My best Christmas gift in decades I was given this watch for Christmas. I started running again and had complained to my wife that I didn't like bringing my phone, wanted to listen to music and also track my runs. I was given this and ear buds for music. I absolutely love the features. It is super easy to track my run or even bike ride.I'm not a tech person by any means and haven't quite figured out how to make the music work, but I also haven't tried very hard. To be fair, I also haven't figured out how to make my music work in my car (not the radio, but streaming like my Amazon music) and I have had my car for two years. Point is I love the watch and so many more feature that I keep discovering. I highly recommend it. I don't know if it is because I haven't figured out the music yet, but the battery seems to last a long time too. I just throw it on the charger every couple days while I'm in the shower or getting ready for work.
Date published: 2021-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Weak battery Hello, This is my second Forerunner watch, what negatively surprise me - the battery is not enough for one day, you should charge it every day in the end of the day. Before with my previous Forerunner I didn't have such problem. Even I am not doing sport and haven't download any music application yet - but the battery is not enough. I really don't understand, what happened. My old watch can keep the energy for few days in active regime. I bought it in December, 19th and starting from end of December, it starts to require charging every day. In active regime one day is not enough. The rest I like a lot - I get used to Garmin watch as it motivates me a lot to have active life style. I am still learning about some new function, as I've just bought it, I am still missing some instructions, how to install some features, like laps.
Date published: 2021-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin Forerunner 245 music I have just taken this out of the box and I am very overwhelmed. I wanted something better than my vivo 3 but this is over the top. I am a little concerned I have gone way out of my comfort zone. I will go back to Harvey Norman and see if someone can sort me out. I find the directions more than a little confusing. Will see what the future brings for me.
Date published: 2020-12-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Battery no good I purchased this a week ago it says battery life is 3 days its on zero per cent at the end of every day
Date published: 2020-12-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Covers it all Great runner's watch. Works well with the software. Excellent tracking and graphing.
Date published: 2020-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Super disappointed Got this for Christmas and tried to download music I had on Spotify and already needed an update of some kind. After jumping thru several hoops I decided to take the watch back. Not as simple as Garmin advertised
Date published: 2020-12-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great features Very happy- but can’t find the feature to change the display brightness- light is a bit dark...
Date published: 2020-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great addition to my toolbox for training Great addition to my toolbox for training. Great addition to my toolbox for training
Date published: 2020-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Downloading music is laborious Day 3 and finally figured out through hours of researching that you have to update the watch for it to sync with Spotify. Even after this and hours of syncing it only has 8 songs from my 20 song playlist. Other than that the watch seems solid. The music feature could use some debugging and better support. There are tons of people in the reviews who had the same problems so that tells me it’s a application issue
Date published: 2020-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Headphones Not Compatible Bought this watch to listen to music. 500 song storage is selling point on box, nowhere does it mention that only certain headphones will not work - found this out by searching internet, finding forums regarding this issue and Garmens response to one user was we make watches not headphones and is a Bluetooth licensing issue - poor response! So now I have a $100 pair of headphones that can’t return and a $290 watch ( thank goodness didn’t pay the RRP for this) that can’t use for purpose as music is so loud makes it unusable. Can’t rate your watch properly as can’t use - really disappointed with first Garmen purchase. Other features seem ok and once you get to know how to use think would be a good watch howeverbwill probably return as unable to use for purpose want it for - do I buy new headphones and run risk they don’t work - once you register device you get email recommending headphones, nice! How about giving this info to consumers prior to purchasing, ones recommended Tarah by Jaybird are $249 nearly same cost paid for watch!
Date published: 2020-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Can't get it to work It turns off to power save constantly. My 18 year old could not get it to sync with spotify. It kept saying to load the latest version of spotify, but we already have it. So far, very disappointed.
Date published: 2020-12-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Screen defect I bought this unit ~6 months ago. I have used it regularly, but for its intended purpose: running, biking, etc. today, totally randomly, a large circle of dead pixels died in the screen. Not following any crazy activity. Totally randomly. I have tried to get the unit replaced, but the website says I can’t return it. The warranty should allow me to replace the unit within 1 year if it breaks during normal use. Great product when it works, but do you want to roll the dice and get a defective unit?
Date published: 2020-12-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 245 music will not connect to my iPhone or my mac I have just upgraded to a 245 music from a 245. I thought i was doing the right thing because the 245 worked seamlessly. However! the 245 music does not work at all. It powers on but will not connect with my iPhone. It will not connect with my mac and will not mount on the desktop like the 245 did. There is no way of copying the settings and profiles from one to another without copy and pasting a multitude of files from the old device. This is not even possibly as the 245 music does not appear on the desktop. The chat and telephone helplines are shut. of course. The device cannot be used.
Date published: 2020-12-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Forerunner 245 music: perfect! I bought it one month ago. I’m completely satisfied. I did a lot of comparisons between this and others smartwatches also from other brands. This won the black box conparison. Now that I’m using it for running and biking I’ve to say that I probably did the best choice. Perfectly compatible with I-phone (OS 14.2). Hundreds of metrics for running, biking (and I’m sure also for other sports). Perfect for tracking daily activities (hearth rate, stress, sleep, fitness level, VO2max and SPO2). And more you use it, more it learns from you. Perfect for listening music (I’m using it with Amazon music). Really the best valur for money. I don’t give the laude only for one reason: a bigger display would have been better. 32 mm for me is a bit small. You can read everything, is only my personal tasting. To Garmin people... really really well done (from a person who always used a suunto).
Date published: 2020-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Too many buttons I purchased this but it was not for me. I took it back the next day. It did not feel intuitive and I found the buttons very frustraing.
Date published: 2020-12-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch Only had the watch 3 days but loving it so far. Battery seems reasonable and so far have used it lap swimming and running. Very happy
Date published: 2020-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Chock Full of Features I've been thinking about buying a Garmin watch for about a year now, and got this one for Christmas. It's perfect for my use, running a couple of days a week, and pairs seamlessly with my Plantronics Backbeat Fits bluetooth headphones. I really cannot believe all of the features that are built into this watch for a relatively low price. If I had to find a con, it would be that there is a bit of a learning curve to setting up and using the watch. I had to watch a few YouTube videos and read the manual pretty slowly to get over a couple of humps. Now that I've got it dialed in, though, it takes me about a minute to get everything fired up for my run and another minute to sync with the app on my phone when I get home. Overall, I'm very happy with it and wonder why anyone would spend more on another model.
Date published: 2021-01-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love my watch! I got this watch because I was having pacing accuracy problems with my other watch that I had for a long time. I have done a few different workouts with it and it has worked well. I enjoy the app as well. It’s easy to use with lots of great information.
Date published: 2021-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great, but lacks This is a great watch, but it has a few minor problems (which could be fixed but Garmin usually doesn't bother fixing small problems. For instance: The body battery is completely broken metric, it doesn't have open water swimming or triathlon activity tracing (which isn't a hardware deficiency, meaning that it could be added by Garmin through a software update but they are too selfish in that regard because you need to pay almost double the price just to get those features in a different watch). But still a pretty good watch considering these downsides, mostly just Garmin being Garmin.
Date published: 2020-12-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from User friendly Amazingly simplistic layout with in depth analysis of your day to day activities. Love the app. Love the buttons. Love seeing my progression. What I enjoy the most is the eagerness to accomplish my daily goals. The watch gives me a reason to get up and move and it holds me responsible for my activity.
Date published: 2020-12-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Very light & has cool features such as syncing Spotify & you can customized your Training by setting interval trainings. My only comment is that I wish the backlight intensity could be adjusted too in terms of intensity but overall I'm satisfied w/ the sports watch.
Date published: 2020-12-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing purchase I’m so happy that I purchased my forerunner 245 Music! I’m super impressed with the comfortable fit, accurate heart rate monitor, and elaborate health profiles. I’m very excited to have the Forerunner 245 on my wrist during my first marathon. Job well done by Garmin!
Date published: 2021-05-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Smooth I bought this today. I got my new best friend. Had Forerunner 235 before as best friend. Now this Forerunner 245. Garmin for ever BooooM ..
Date published: 2021-05-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome watch Bought the watch two days ago and am blown away by how good it is. All the features you need as a runner, easy to use, looks good, extremely comfortable strap. Highly recommend!
Date published: 2021-04-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Returning due to lack of visibility Just received today, went out on a run and found screen even with backlight very dark. No way to adjust brightness. Have had many Garmins, will continue to use me 225 Extremely disappointed do not buy
Date published: 2021-03-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Reliable Data Been using 245 music for several days, and it has surpassed my expectations. HR is very accurate for real time usage - I've verified it with a chest strap and a blood pressure monitor. The data in the connect app is useful. The badges are cute but monitoring my progress is most important to me. Great product compared to my Wear OS based watch using Fit app.
Date published: 2021-03-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from east to use I bought this yesterday and i am so happy with it because: it is easy to use it looks great and it dose everything that i could want in a watch it is a great watch you should defiantly consider buying one :)
Date published: 2020-11-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best running watch with only one flaw. This is one of the best running watch series on the market. This watch is one that actually makes you run to see yourself improve. I LOVE this watch for what it can do. But a broken pixel on the display after 6 month of purchase was a bit turn off. Support was fantastic, thanks to quick replacement with the security deposit, however I shouldnt have to do this if the watch was made flawlessly.
Date published: 2020-11-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from ready set run! I just got this watch earlier this week and already i am in love! i am an avid runner and prior to this watch i had been tracking with my apple watch series six, which is great, but i wanted something geared toward running. light weight, sleek, and easy to use, i have already fallen in love with my garmin! run an extra .1 to properly record run goals (marathons, specific distances) b/c they post .1 short on strava (ex if you watch says 13.1, strava will record 13. so run 13.2 on your watch to properly record the marathon distance!)
Date published: 2021-02-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Light, stylish and has all basic functionalities I’ve had this watch for 3 months and I’m happy with it. I spent a lot of time debating whether to get this model or 945 or maybe the latest fénix. The main thing that drew me towards this watch is how light it is. I’m female and my wrists are small. All other watches were much heavier. I wear my 245 all day long and forget it’s on my wrist. I’m also happy with the battery life. I keep all connections off (WiFi, Bluetooth) and only term them on if needed. I use the watch ~5 times a week and the battery lasts me the entire week. I actually use it more for road biking than running and it works well for both. I sometimes use the music capabilities and the best part about it is the audio updates it gives you (time, pace, etc.).
Date published: 2021-02-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the forerunner 245 with music I’m on my SECOND forerunner 245 w/Music and what an amazing device for the price point. Such a great companion for steps, runs, training, and JUST enough smart features that I feel in the know, but not totally distracted with stupid apps that erode my brain. Customer service with Garmin is as good or better than any electronics company I’ve ever dealt with. Will be a Garmin person for years to come!
Date published: 2021-07-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it so far! I just received this on Wednesday and so far I love it! Can’t wait to reap the benefits from wearing it longer!
Date published: 2021-04-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This watch has made me better! I bought the Forerunner 245 Music as my main running watch after many hours of research. I started running 9 months ago and wanted help in real time pacing, cadence, heart rate information and wow…this watch does it! It’s perfect and works as advertised. The music integration is awesome!!!
Date published: 2021-05-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my watch! I bought this watch to help motivate me to be active and it has been perfect for what I need! It is user friendly and has many settings to fit personal needs. I also enjoy having easily accessible music without the hassle of carrying my phone with me while running or working out.
Date published: 2021-05-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bad customer UX for a lot of money It is really dificult to set up the watch. Couple times it disconnects from the phone and the pain starts again. Navigation and buttons are not very intuitive. Weather is always showing in Fahrenheit, despite metric system chosen.
Date published: 2021-05-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A Watch for Runners The Forerunner 245 w/music is exceptional. It has all the features a runner would want and easy to use. The watch pairs easily with wireless headphone and the running dynamics pod, which is small, convenient and delivers high quality running data. It took just two clicks of the mouse to put my playlist on the watch. The bluetooth connection is strong through my runs. I'm an avid runner who logs 25-30 miles per week and this watch completely satisfies my needs. I would recommend it highly to all runners, especially those for whom running with a phone isn't the experience they're looking for.
Date published: 2021-04-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features, great services The watch features themselves exceed my expectation. What's more is the astonishingly good service from the support team in Australia.
Date published: 2021-04-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Still Learning Having challenges getting all the features to work. Currently, it does not account for the correct mileage ran, unable to get the music to work, and more .... as I said, still learning
Date published: 2021-05-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it!! I've been a long time fitbit user (5+ years), and recently had some problems with glitches. I had been eyeballing the garmin and decided to make the switch. I've had it for a few days, and so far I love it!! It's got great features, and I am so glad I made the switch!! Not having a touch screen threw me for a loop, but now I am enjoying not having a touch screen. I do wish the screen was more colorful, but that is such a tiny complaint.
Date published: 2021-04-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wow! I feel empowered! I switched from a Fitbit Charge 3 to the Forerunner 245 music because I wanted more data. My goal is to become a better, more consistent runner. I was a little concerned about not having a touchscreen, but the menus were logical and easy to use with the buttons. I immediately realized that I made the correct purchase for my needs.
Date published: 2021-04-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Is this thing supposed to work 5 minutes into setting my new device and the thing is stuck on "Reconnecting to Phone" and will not respond to any buttons. Returning.
Date published: 2021-03-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It was great! Until it broke down 17 days later I got Forerunner 245 Music for my birthday to help with monitoring my workouts - and especially running sessions as I'm training. I absolutely loved it, especially the battery life - compared to my old Samsung Active 2, which I had to recharge every night. And everything was great - until today on its 17th day of use the workout selection button won't press, so I can't use it for its main purpose - tracking workout sessions. Trying to press other buttons just sets the watch in crazy screen-changing and random "Lap 12! Lap 10!" coming out of my phone's Connect app. So I guess the quality isn't there, after all... Very disappointed. Hopefully the customer service would be better than this product.
Date published: 2021-03-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect for running! I’ve been eyeing this watch for a while and finally decided to get it. It’s everything I wanted and more. So happy with it!
Date published: 2021-02-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Rather Disappointing I bought my 245 music in November 2020. It is a good watch with a wide range of capabilities which I find useful. There is a tendency for the feedback on training and performance to be trite, superficial and condescending. It would be better just to receive the data and leave it at that. My watch is inaccurate in distance measurement. The error is greater than 1.1% which is disappointing for a Garmiin product. As a competitive athlete, even thought I am 76, to be measuring 0.25K out in a half marathon is not really good enough.
Date published: 2021-03-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So Far, so good! I just purchased the Forerunner 245 Music this week and so far, I am pleased. I wanted a watch with better GPS service compared to the Fitbit Versa 2. I also love my music when working out and this watch has the capacity to store up to 500 songs. Love it!
Date published: 2021-03-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent running (and life) companion. This watch is an excellent training companion. I am training to do a half marathon and this has nearly everything I need. Great watch, bought primarily for running. Fantastic to be able to leave phone behind with music and GPS built in. Pros: Transflective Display for excellent viewing in sunlight and outdoors Buttons are far easier to use than touchscreen during activity, and menu/setting arrangement is reasonable Great battery life Fast, reliable data sync to Connect App Fast GPS signal/acquisition, and accuracy throughout runs Reliable Bluetooth connection to Wireless Earphones Can add your own music as well as Spotify playlists (and download with WiFi which is reasonably fast) Phone notifications are very useful Water resistance for piece of mind, beware the Hot/Cold contrasts that could cause condensation (Have not experienced, but important to be aware of) Running statistics and data are comprehensive (Can be connected to Running Dynamics POD or HRM Strap for more accurate/more data) Stress/Body Battery measurements and analysis are useful information Cons: Sleep tracking is not accurate, and relies on you setting a typical bedtime. Will treat periods of awake but low/no activity at night and in morning as sleep. (Common on many Garmin devices from what I have read, hopefully an algorithm update soon) No barometer, so your elevation is calculated after data sync to Connect app. Minor, but it would be nice to have a screen protector provided. The screen is Gorilla Glass so plenty hard, but for a few cents it would be great to have one included with purchase.
Date published: 2021-03-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So many options I just got this watch for my birthday. Did not realize I will need a college degree to use it ! But is ok. I look forward to finding out all the features just need to spend the time on it.
Date published: 2021-03-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Neat little fitness watch I've only had this for 4 days now but am really enjoying using it. It's nice to be able to run without carrying my phone and have it collect and show all the fitness data on Garmin App. Takes a bit to get use to scrolling through the watch menu itself but so far so good. I think if your trying to get back into running after a break, this is a good tool to purchase to help you.
Date published: 2021-03-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the features, but I love all you can do and keep track of with this watch, but you can’t see it outside, I would gladly give up a little bit of battery life to be able to see it. The music feature is awesome as well! If you are a runner this is the watch!
Date published: 2021-03-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Poor battery life I want to love this watch, it looks great and offers a lot of features. But, it's not very user-friendly compared to Fitbit. I also don't find it to be as accurate as Fitbit when tracking stats, such as calories burned. However, it's the battery life that I am most disappointed with! I'm not even getting 2 days out of a single charge. I'm afraid I won't be able to live with this product.
Date published: 2021-03-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Brightness too low I have bought this watch recently. For me the watch is WAY too dark. You can turn on some light when you turn your wrist etc., but still it is very difficult to read. And you can NOT increase this brightness. So make sure you test the watch in a store before you buy. Also the Bluetooth connection is perhaps not the best. I have been forced to repair the watch a few times.
Date published: 2021-03-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Runners dream Bought this yesterday and love it already - still to get used to some features but there are some great youtube tutorials out there, I am an oldie so big numbers on a white screen is a bonus , I mainly run with music and found it easy to set up and download my fave Spotify playlist. The info on the app is mind blowing - highly recommend this watch
Date published: 2021-06-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A must have gadget for serious runners This watch provides all the info I need for daily run, and never makes mistakes. I have recommended it to 3 of my running mates and they all thank me for this suggestion.
Date published: 2021-07-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to Use This is my first smart watch and it's great to use. Really easy to customise and once I worked out the relationship between Connect and the watch I was able to sync it easily. Have downloaded a cracking Spotify playlist for the gym tonight! Used it for two runs so far and it's super light and easy to read while running. I was looking at the 6X Pro but this offers great performance at a more reasonable price. Highly recommended.
Date published: 2021-07-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Support Faced some issue with my watch, the Garmin support team was promptly replaced me with a new dial.
Date published: 2021-06-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great first Garmin watch! Wanted more activity and health data, so moved up from a pedometer to Garmin's Forerunner 245 Music. Wow! What a nice watch and platform! The watch is easy to set up and the supplied directions are a good summary. The online directions are thorough and easy to follow. I wanted to try this watch out before moving up to either the Forerunner 975 or Fenix 6x. I've used it for 3 days now and find the Forerunner 245 Music to be comfortable and accurate. I have small 16cm wrists, and the watch looks nicely sized - similar in size to most other watches I've ever worn. I've worn a 190 gram military watch before, so this one feels really lightweight (38.5 grams). I don't notice it on my wrist while running. Its silicone strap holds it securely in place even when I work up a sweat. It easily paired with earbuds, easily synced with Spotify and my computer's music library - works perfectly - no issues. I love products that work. Thanks Garmin! Very satisfied.
Date published: 2021-06-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Let's go Not the watch I wanted overall a good watch just not for me
Date published: 2021-05-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Useful Easy to get dirty, and the blood oxygen level measuring takes a long time. Other than that, the watch is pretty useful, a lot of features.
Date published: 2021-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love so far! I upgraded from the 230 to the 245 Music recently and love it so far. It's easy to use, light weight and reliable.
Date published: 2021-05-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Too complicated I bought this a little while ago. Don’t like it that much. Don’t recommend it at all.
Date published: 2021-05-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from LOVE IT!!!! My husband bought this for me as a Mothers Day gift. I had been looking and comparing various watches. A few friends have Garmin and love them! I didn't want a touch screen and I LOVE the button features. Has not taken long to get the hang of it. I love that I don't need to bring my phone with me and it syncs up when I get home. I also like the fact that it can sync up with Strava. The blue strap is so pretty!!!
Date published: 2021-05-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome features I’m in heaven with my new toy most definitely a good huy
Date published: 2021-05-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far, so good! I have been using my GF245 Music for about a week and I have been impressed. I primarily got it so that I could have GPS and phone-less music on my runs - but it has much more than that. Includes all of the vital stats of a Fitbit, but goes well beyond.
Date published: 2021-05-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lots of bang for your buck I've only had this a week but I am very happy with my purchase. I bought this watch because I felt like I needed more than the Apple smart watch could give me. I'm still learning, but definitely love the convenience of having music on my run and not having to take my phone. I also love all of the health information that it tracks and I can use to improve my workouts, pace and effectiveness of my training. I am currently using the 10K coaching feature , another great asset. Would definitely recommend. If you are thinking about the Forerunner 245 I say go for it.
Date published: 2021-05-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Watch! This is the first “smart” watch I have owned and it has exceeded all of my expectations. I am very happy with my purchase!
Date published: 2021-06-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bright I am astonished with the poor bright of the screen. I cannot understand this big limitation in this device. I am going to return it right away.
Date published: 2021-05-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Helpfull I JUST GET MY NEW GARMIN FORERUNNER 245 MUSIC. IT HELP ME ALOT TO TRACK MY DAILY ACTIVITIES
Date published: 2021-05-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing! I’ve had an Apple Watch for the longest, however I wanted a watch that could handle gps and music as my Apple Watch died during a half marathon while I played music and that won’t work for me. So happy with my Garmin purchase, I had bought another before and loved it and gifted it to my boyfriend. Definitely team Garmin!
Date published: 2021-05-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Unfortunately a disappointment I received this as a Christmas gift and could not connect to my phone had to trade in for an Apple Watch that was much more smooth with my iPhone.
Date published: 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use for beginner This is my first runners watch and I was concerned that I wouldn’t be able to figure it out but it is easy to use. I have downloaded my music and been on several runs. I know their are more features to explore but so far, I have the watch doing all that I need for a beginner. It’s fun to use and I am loving it!
Date published: 2022-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A lot of features…some I don’t like I had the 235. I love the fact that my husband can now track me, as I run alone a lot and sometimes now after dark. Also, I guess if I fall, it will alert him hopefully. I need to learn more about that. But I got it at Christmas and only one run was not labeled “Unproductive”, and it was “overreaching”! It says my body battery is low a lot. Yes, chasing after 1 and a 4 yo grandkids does wear me out. So how much trust do I put in this? And I never use the Music. Never could get it to download all the music I wanted, plus I usually carry my phone so didn’t really need that.
Date published: 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perspective of a enthusiastic 20y/o Hiiii I'm V, a 20 year old girl that lives running, yoga and doing crossfit! I consider myself a very active person and my experience with the forerunner 245 music has been nothing but great! The garmin features motivate me to push myself harder (I love the little badges and challenges) and bc of precaution not taking my phone on runs has been a total relief! The forerunner is comfy, super light and also looks really cute on the wrist lmao. Honestly if you are someone that enjoys music, excersice and just can't stay still this watch will be be a great friend! Only thing I'm a bit disappointed in is the fact it doesn't have a crossfit feature but I use the calorie widget and I do believe it's pretty precise. Anyways maybe other models are great but I wouldn't change mine for nothing!
Date published: 2022-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Ok I wanted a watch that looked like a watch and not a small iPad on my wrist. I am disappointed in the activity tracker in that it seems I have to reset before every exercise. Rowed 12000 meters yesterday and it tracked like 300 steps. I still can’t find how to receive email notification or a tutorial explaining how. I guess for what I wanted I should have asked for a small iPad
Date published: 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I got this for Christmas and so far it has been exactly what I wanted. I still need to figure out the music capability. Its accurate, easy to use and the battery has been lasting for easily one week and beyond.
Date published: 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I works great. Easy to set up and use. Good battery.
Date published: 2022-01-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best watch ever! This Garmin has every feature I need in a watch!!!
Date published: 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the always on and easy to read. Battery+ Battery lasting a week which is fantastic. Still not able to move my computer music to the watch. Very quirky and just won’t pull the songs over from my library. That is a bummer but hoping someone can offer some suggestions. But watch is lighter and more accurate than my previous 3 fitbit’s
Date published: 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my new watch Got this for Christmas and am already loving it! The only “bad” thing I can say is that my Bluetooth hearing aides will not connect (I think the Bluetooth frequency they use is different than the standard frequency though). It would be nice if someday an update was available (wink, wink to the software developers, lol).
Date published: 2022-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 245 watch Love the watch- have not used all the features since I am ‘slow’ with tech- but my fav is when you are running and you move your wrist to see the stats it automatically lights up!
Date published: 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best running watch!’ So glad to be back to having a Garmin for my running! I had a Garmin years ago. Then went to an Apple Watch. After a few years the Apple watch was so inconsistent with my runs & would randomly turn its self off, even though fully charged. I knew I wanted to go back to Garmin. I did my research on the different styles/options. I decided on the 245 with music. I’m beyond happy with it & wear it not only for my workouts, but daily. I would highly recommend this brand & the 245 with music specifically.
Date published: 2021-08-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from GPS Is great! Love the fact it has built in gps. The music function is cool. It took me a bit to understand the buttons but not long. I like the Garmin app also.
Date published: 2021-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good watch, but... I pretty much have it figured out and I'm using it on my runs, but I'm not an expert on it's operation. When the music is playing, it verbally tells me my time for each mile, which I like, but when the music is off, it won't talk to me. I wish it would. Also, if I start my run with the music on pause, after a while, when I try to start the music with one touch of a button, the music function has turned off and I have to access it again while I'm running.
Date published: 2023-10-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good for xc! Bought this watch for xc and it’s been great! highly recommend
Date published: 2023-10-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from updated watch for me I bought this a month ago. I thought I could connect any music but it's just Spotify and you need to have a paid account to have it through your phone. It seems like my battery life even without using the music from my phone drains quicker than my old Garmin 35. I love the color teal and that the band looks stronger and is holding up better than the 35 which I have ripped 2-3 times from clothing and biking.
Date published: 2023-10-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Flakey earbuds pairing The watch works great. However, I need to reset it every 4-5 weeks so it can connect with my Jabra Elite or Sony rarbuds
Date published: 2023-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Los of features but also a lot to figure out! I purchased this a few weeks ago and I really like it,. It's my third Garmin watch but the other two were totally waterproof which is great for me since I swim and kayak a lot. The only thing is that both of them leaked after about two years. Hopefully that won't happen with this one
Date published: 2023-10-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from After use 1 year and half battery really poor baterry really poor after 1 year and half.charge 1 day can extend only 24hr without using gps exercise. i try to reset factory still same.that why i need to pair again after reset
Date published: 2023-07-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Music stops working I loved this watch at first. I uploaded my own playlist (which was not the easiest from a Mac). The Garmin express app makes my new iMac crash, so I have to use my laptop which has very little music on it. Then I learned I could use Amazon streaming with my account, so I chose that. It deleted all of my playlists, so that was a drag, because it had taken so long to get them on my watch in the first place. Then one day, it would no longer sync to Amazon, so I deleted the app and tried to put my playlist on again. 4 hours later, it still would not work. I uninstalled my watch and the Garmin express app, but nothing worked. I can only play music coming from my phone. If I wanted to carry my phone, I would just play the music from my phone! Also, I have had to buy two replacement bands for the watch, because the silicone tab that holds it in place keeps breaking. Even though it still holds a good charge, this has been inferior to my old forerunner that I paid far less for. Next time, I’ll look for a brand that actually works. I’m so disappointed that such an expensive watch is such junk.
Date published: 2023-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great training watch I bought it a month ago. It works very well. Has a lot of usefull and amazing functions and information about health and training. I just found some negative points that should be fixed in the future. The buttons presure doesn´t feel smooth, it feels a litle "clacki". The internal alarm sound volume is very low and almost unaudible. A very recommended watch
Date published: 2023-02-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from really hard to figure out Hard to figure out. Can’t get the hang of the buttons. Lots of clicks needed to get anything done. Connecting to Spotify not easy. Seems like a lot of stuff is actually done on the connected app, not the watch
Date published: 2023-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing watch! I’ve been using the watch now for the last two weeks and I really love it! My runs are all tracked and other activities - it’s been great! The watch is super easy to handle and I like all the extra features! I yet have to use the music setting. I love running in silence but wanted the option since I like to leave my phone at home (and with the emergency button I feel safe to do so)! The watch charges extremely quickly and is super comfortable to wear! 10/10 recommend!
Date published: 2023-05-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Unfortunate purchase I am sure I am a bit tainted with the Garmin Vivoactive 3. I received the Forerunner 245 watch expecting quality on par with the Vivoactive 3. Its not. Quite cheap feeling and not as easy to manipulate. I purchased the watch specifically for its heart health functionality including the oxygen sensor. Its the only real difference from the Vivoactive 3. I could never get the watch to actually read my oxygen levels. I am fairly confident it was set up right. Googling is there are a lot of people having the same problem. I started the return and it will ship out shortly. I purchased the Vivoactive 4. Hope it is better quality and works otherwise I will head to another manufacture.
Date published: 2023-07-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Distance and pace are way off. For some reason when I run it inflates the distance 20%+ on longer runs. Example : I ran a half marathon race that was 13.18 miles on an official and chipped coarse, my watch had me at 14.4 miles. Not my first Garmin product but the first time I am left extremely unhappy with garmin
Date published: 2023-05-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Huge whitedot / dead pixels issue I have had my Garmin Forerunner 245 Music for less then a year and a white line of dead pixels started appearing. It then turned into a big whitedot which hides part of the important information during the running training. I have emailed Garmin Costumer Services several times but never got a feedback. The watch itself is very good and the features are excellent, too bad the screen doesn't help.
Date published: 2023-03-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Has everything I want and need Great watch and easy to set up. Very easy to navigate.
Date published: 2023-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Music/ battery I have had this watch and have had to return it once as the watch froze and could not get it to do any functions even tried to reset watch. The 245M battery is not as long as the 645M one I had a few years ago. I am having a problem again like I did on the 1st watch of my downloaded music has completely been wiped out from my watch. I have had this issue more than once and had to re sync my phone and my spotty app. I like this watch very much and l like how it is water resistant/ waterproof. I like being able to wash my dishes and have my watch and and have it clean the entire watch. No other smart watch has this capability.
Date published: 2023-03-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfekte Uhr und perfekter Service Ich kann diese Uhr nicht genügend loben. Ich habe sie seit zwei Jahren und verwende sie für Sport täglich. Jetzt ging das Display nach 2 1/2 Jahren kaputt und die Uhr wurde kostenlos ersetzt!!! Freunde, einen solchen Service bekommt man heutzutage kaum mehr. Ich kaufe nur noch Garmin!!!
Date published: 2023-02-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome watch! I’m so happy I invested in this watch. Music feature is a nice add on! The only problem I have is the music quality could be a little better.
Date published: 2023-09-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good activity features Solid watch that gets the job done. Has nice health features as well
Date published: 2023-09-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch, but in 2,5 years two times pixel erro I bought it 2.5 years ago. After ca one year pixel errors, luckily got replaced within warranty period. Now a new pixel error line appeared. I am very disappointed. Ridiculous quality. Nevertheless it is a good watch, it worked perfectly for trail running.
Date published: 2023-09-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin part of my body I never use to carry any gadgets for my run or fitness. Then I moved to some local fitness watch and used it for a year. I found all the data's were not precise and up to my expectation, that's the time moved Garmin. Now it is part of my body and there always to provide all healthy data's for me to make note and improve my running. It is simply amazing!
Date published: 2023-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Ran my first half marathon with this watch! I’ve had this watch for almost a year and have loved it! I can view notifications which is nice and it has all the running features I need and more!
Date published: 2023-11-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from All that I need I was given this for my birthday and I love it! Best present ever. I used to use my phone all the time to track my running and it wasn’t that best thing, so this is a much better convenience. I Can also Connect my AirPods and listen to my music through there. It had everything I need on a run. It charges super quickly, and lasts for a good week. Highly recommend getting!
Date published: 2023-11-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Missing features... Previously I had a Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, and I was unhappy with the frequent need for battery recharging. I bought Garmin cause friends told me the battery would last longer, and it does. But, now I miss being able to synchronize Garmin Connect with my Multilaser Digital Scale HC059 (which worked perfectly with Samsung Health); I miss being able to turn off alarms and timers set up in the mobile phone just using the smartwatch (seems there is no way I can do it with Garmin); and I miss the touch screen (although I was aware Garmin didn't have one). Besides, I found it a bit tricky to understand and use. I have been watching videos besides reading the manual in order to fully enjoy it. But I tell you this, there is a lot of things in it and it is not easy to find them. So far, I am still missing my Samsung smart watch. Hope I come to better interact with my Garmin and just overcome the previous one. In addition, I only had two apps with the precious one: Samsung Wear and the scale on (FitDays). Now I need Garmin Connect and Connect IQ just for starters, but I realized I may need some others in order to properly interact with other activities... I really haven't realized that.
Date published: 2023-12-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Cool and minimal with great features I’m coming from a Fitbit and it was a bit harder to use at first due to it not being touchscreen and honestly now I love it so much. My favorite would be the pacing feature!
Date published: 2023-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Accurate and simple This was a Christmas gift. I love it! It was simple to set up, load music, and customize it to my needs.
Date published: 2023-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love my watch I've been using my Forerunner 245 Music for about a month now. At first, I was a little wary of the change (I used to have a Venu Sq) because I thought that one tracked everything I could possibly need. Boy, was I wrong. Don't get me wrong, the Venu is still a good watch, but I wanted to take my training to the next level, and the Forerunner not only tracks my runs more accurately (GPS feature, and I can review more stats on the watch while I run), but it is also way more user friendly for strength training tracking. Would definitely recommend if you are someone who trains multiple disciplines at the same time.
Date published: 2024-02-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch, Lots of features, battery issues. This is my first Garmin watch. I enjoy the watch and I have been gaining a lot of insights into my training. I still have a lot to learn. The watch has a ton of features, unfortunately, all these features can be a huge battery drain. I am learning what features to use while maintaining a decent battery life. I found it very helpful that when I was having trouble with the battery I could find answers online easily. I enjoy my Garmin and look forward to using it for many years to come.
Date published: 2024-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from fone sem fio, Bluetooth Meu fone sem fio bluetooth, AirPod pro da Apple, se conecta ao relógio porém as músicas ficam falhando o tempo todo. Isso é insuportável. Adquiri a função music justamente para não precisar levar o celular pra correr, mas a conexão do relógio com o fone é péssima!!!
Date published: 2024-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing watch I've had it for about a month and so far I love it. The music feature is great and the pacing is good. Overall a very good watch.
Date published: 2024-01-12T00:00:00-05:00

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