Smartwatches

Garmin Forerunner 245 42mm Waterproof Smartwatch with Heart Rate Monitor (Gray)

Key features:

  • Model 2019
  • Battery life up to 7 days
  • GPS, Bluetooth
  • Suitable for swimming
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Description

Description

The Garmin Forerunner 245 with GPS tracks your stats, analyzes the numbers, and learns everything about your performance, technique, training, and even your goals.

It is mainly aimed at athletes and amateur runners who are looking for an advanced GPS watch for recording and analyzing their activities during training and races. 

It also offers various features such as accurate GPS tracking, wrist heart rate monitoring, training analysis, call and message notifications, as well as pre-installed activity profiles for running, cycling, swimming, and other sports activities.

You run, it thinks

Monitors training status to indicate if you are undertraining or overtraining and offers additional performance tracking tools such as VO2 Max, recovery time, aerobic and anaerobic exercise effect, training load, and more. Additionally, in case of an incident, it notifies for help if paired with a smartphone. Also, the silicone strap is sweat-resistant, while the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on the screen ensures drop resistance.

Garmin Coach & Specialized Exercises

If you are preparing for a 5K or marathon, create your own workouts or download a training plan. Additionally, with Garmin Coach, you can receive a personalized training plan that adapts to help you achieve your 5K, 10K, or half-marathon goals.

Advanced Running Dynamics

Includes step frequency, ground contact time, ground contact balance, stride length, vertical oscillation, and vertical ratio.

Battery Life

Up to 7 days in smartwatch mode, up to 6 hours with GPS and music, and up to 24 hours with GPS without music.

Advanced navigation features

With GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo signals, you will know how far, how fast, and how intensely you are running in the countryside or within the city.

Energy measurement with Body Battery

To help you optimize your energy, Body Battery energy monitoring uses various data to estimate energy reserves at any given moment, so you can plan your day by optimizing your times. Additionally, it supports real-time heart rate recording and display, even in water, without the use of an external strap.

The package includes

  • Forerunner 245
  • Charging / data transfer cable
  • User manual

Manufacturer

See full description

Specifications

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Colour
Grey
Release Date
2019
Screen Size
1.2 "
Screen Resolution
240x240 pixels
Screen Type
MIP
Compatible Operating System
Android, iOS
Touch Screen
No
Connection
Bluetooth
Strap
Silicone
Case material
Plastic

Features & Functions

Features
Vibration
Features & Functions
Application / Calls Notification
Use
Running, Cycling, Swimming, Misc Sports / Gym

Additional Specifications

Sensors
Compass, Accelerometer, Pedometer, Heart Rate, GPS, Calorimeter, Sleep Monitoring
Protection
Splash Resistant
ATM Rating
5 ATM
Waterproof
Pool Swimming
MIL-STD-810
No

Battery

Battery Life
7 days
Standby Time
7 days

Dimensions

Case Size
42 mm
Weight
38.5 gr

AI Features

AI Voice Assistant
-
AI Training Coach
-
AI Health Insights
-

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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Reviews (21)

Reviews

  1. 15
  2. 4
  3. 1
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1
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  • Accuracy in measurements
  • Comfort
  • Easy synchronization
  • Sufficient number of features
  • Construction quality
  • Screen
  • Value for money
  • Durability
  • Battery life
  • Vassilis_Z
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Ultra-lightweight and well-constructed with a plethora of measurements and analyses to improve your performance. As its successor (255) is coming, you can find it at a very good price (under 200€), making it a blind choice especially if you're on a budget. I do crossfit and running, and the feather-light feel with detailed measurements is a must.
    P.S. In the case of crossfit, a heart rate band is essential for more reliable measurements.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • uheq
    4
    2 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Perfect for someone who wants to track their workouts - personally, I use it for running and it's exactly what I need. Good value for money - it's in the mid-range of Garmin products. A big plus is its screen, as you can see the information quite clearly, although I think it requires a bit of attention to avoid scratches, etc.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    • Durability
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • alexts93
    5
    10 out of 11 members found this review helpful

    Very honest for a runner!!

    2. After 1.5 years of daily use, it suddenly stopped working and never came back on... Luckily, it was still under warranty, so I got it replaced by Garmin Hellas in Alimos. They also informed me that the warranty has been renewed for another 2 years... Good to know!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Screen
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    • Construction quality
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • sakis1980
    1
    11 out of 21 members found this review helpful

    I will tell you that I have had it for exactly one year and I have been taking care of it like my own eyes. It has not been touched by water and it simply stopped charging. We all know how Garmin support is here in Greece, so what else is there to say? NEVER AGAIN GARMIN.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Comfort
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • rialdo
    4
    2 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    I have had it for about a month. As an owner of the 235, I can say that it is clearly more compact, smaller, and better in quality.
    I got it without music because I am not interested in sitting down to put on music every time before running (or listening to the same thing over and over again), nor am I a premium member of Spotify. So I preferred music from my phone, as always.
    What bothers me a little is the pulse sensor under the watch. It hurts my wrist a little. Personally, if there was an option, I would take it without it.
    I have a belt anyway.
    I don't know if the pulse measurements are reliable. At this particular moment, I am not interested in them and I haven't studied them.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    Super. Autonomy of 7-8 days with daily use (24/7) and 3-4 workouts per week.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    • Screen
    • Battery life
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    • Battery life
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Battery life
    • Comfort
    • Value for money
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy synchronization
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    • Moderate number of features
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy synchronization
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Screen
    • Battery life
    • Comfort
    • Moderate number of features
    • Construction quality
    • Durability
    • Value for money
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Durability
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    • Moderate number of features
    • Screen
    • Difficult synchronization
    • Battery life
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Screen
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    • Construction quality
    • Battery life
    • Comfort
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy synchronization
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Battery life
    • Comfort
    • Moderate number of features
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Value for money
  • Ultra-lightweight and well-constructed with a plethora of measurements and analyses to improve your performance. As its successor (255) is coming, you can find it at a very good price (under 200€), making it a blind choice especially if you're on a budget. I do crossfit and running, and the feather-light feel with detailed measurements is a must.
    P.S. In the case of crossfit, a heart rate band is essential for more reliable measurements.

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • Perfect for someone who wants to track their workouts - personally, I use it for running and it's exactly what I need. Good value for money - it's in the mid-range of Garmin products. A big plus is its screen, as you can see the information quite clearly, although I think it requires a bit of attention to avoid scratches, etc.

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • Very honest for a runner!!

    2. After 1.5 years of daily use, it suddenly stopped working and never came back on... Luckily, it was still under warranty, so I got it replaced by Garmin Hellas in Alimos. They also informed me that the warranty has been renewed for another 2 years... Good to know!

    Translated from Greek ·
    10
  • I will tell you that I have had it for exactly one year and I have been taking care of it like my own eyes. It has not been touched by water and it simply stopped charging. We all know how Garmin support is here in Greece, so what else is there to say? NEVER AGAIN GARMIN.

    Translated from Greek ·
    11
  • I have had it for about a month. As an owner of the 235, I can say that it is clearly more compact, smaller, and better in quality.
    I got it without music because I am not interested in sitting down to put on music every time before running (or listening to the same thing over and over again), nor am I a premium member of Spotify. So I preferred music from my phone, as always.
    What bothers me a little is the pulse sensor under the watch. It hurts my wrist a little. Personally, if there was an option, I would take it without it.
    I have a belt anyway.
    I don't know if the pulse measurements are reliable. At this particular moment, I am not interested in them and I haven't studied them.

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
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Description & Specifications

The Garmin Forerunner 245 with GPS tracks your stats, analyzes the numbers, and learns everything about your performance, technique, training, and even your goals.

It is mainly aimed at athletes and amateur runners who are looking for an advanced GPS watch for recording and analyzing their activities during training and races. 

It also offers various features such as accurate GPS tracking, wrist heart rate monitoring, training analysis, call and message notifications, as well as pre-installed activity profiles for running, cycling, swimming, and other sports activities.

You run, it thinks

Monitors training status to indicate if you are undertraining or overtraining and offers additional performance tracking tools such as VO2 Max, recovery time, aerobic and anaerobic exercise effect, training load, and more. Additionally, in case of an incident, it notifies for help if paired with a smartphone. Also, the silicone strap is sweat-resistant, while the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on the screen ensures drop resistance.

Garmin Coach & Specialized Exercises

If you are preparing for a 5K or marathon, create your own workouts or download a training plan. Additionally, with Garmin Coach, you can receive a personalized training plan that adapts to help you achieve your 5K, 10K, or half-marathon goals.

Advanced Running Dynamics

Includes step frequency, ground contact time, ground contact balance, stride length, vertical oscillation, and vertical ratio.

Battery Life

Up to 7 days in smartwatch mode, up to 6 hours with GPS and music, and up to 24 hours with GPS without music.

Advanced navigation features

With GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo signals, you will know how far, how fast, and how intensely you are running in the countryside or within the city.

Energy measurement with Body Battery

To help you optimize your energy, Body Battery energy monitoring uses various data to estimate energy reserves at any given moment, so you can plan your day by optimizing your times. Additionally, it supports real-time heart rate recording and display, even in water, without the use of an external strap.

The package includes

  • Forerunner 245
  • Charging / data transfer cable
  • User manual

Manufacturer

Technical Specifications

Colour
Grey
Release Date
2019
Screen Size
1.2 "
Screen Resolution
240x240 pixels
Screen Type
MIP
Compatible Operating System
Android, iOS
Touch Screen
No
Connection
Bluetooth
Strap
Silicone
Case material
Plastic

Features & Functions

Features
Vibration
Features & Functions
Application / Calls Notification
Use
Running, Cycling, Swimming, Misc Sports / Gym

Additional Specifications

Sensors
Compass, Accelerometer, Pedometer, Heart Rate, GPS, Calorimeter, Sleep Monitoring
Protection
Splash Resistant
ATM Rating
5 ATM
Waterproof
Pool Swimming
MIL-STD-810
No

Battery

Battery Life
7 days
Standby Time
7 days

Dimensions

Case Size
42 mm
Weight
38.5 gr

AI Features

AI Voice Assistant
-
AI Training Coach
-
AI Health Insights
-

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (21)

  1. 15
  2. 4
  3. 1
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1
Review this product
  • Accuracy in measurements
  • Comfort
  • Easy synchronization
  • Sufficient number of features
  • Construction quality
  • Screen
  • Value for money
  • Durability
  • Battery life
  • Vassilis_Z
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Ultra-lightweight and well-constructed with a plethora of measurements and analyses to improve your performance. As its successor (255) is coming, you can find it at a very good price (under 200€), making it a blind choice especially if you're on a budget. I do crossfit and running, and the feather-light feel with detailed measurements is a must.
    P.S. In the case of crossfit, a heart rate band is essential for more reliable measurements.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • uheq
    4
    2 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Perfect for someone who wants to track their workouts - personally, I use it for running and it's exactly what I need. Good value for money - it's in the mid-range of Garmin products. A big plus is its screen, as you can see the information quite clearly, although I think it requires a bit of attention to avoid scratches, etc.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    • Durability
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • alexts93
    5
    10 out of 11 members found this review helpful

    Very honest for a runner!!

    2. After 1.5 years of daily use, it suddenly stopped working and never came back on... Luckily, it was still under warranty, so I got it replaced by Garmin Hellas in Alimos. They also informed me that the warranty has been renewed for another 2 years... Good to know!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Screen
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    • Construction quality
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • sakis1980
    1
    11 out of 21 members found this review helpful

    I will tell you that I have had it for exactly one year and I have been taking care of it like my own eyes. It has not been touched by water and it simply stopped charging. We all know how Garmin support is here in Greece, so what else is there to say? NEVER AGAIN GARMIN.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Comfort
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • rialdo
    4
    2 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    I have had it for about a month. As an owner of the 235, I can say that it is clearly more compact, smaller, and better in quality.
    I got it without music because I am not interested in sitting down to put on music every time before running (or listening to the same thing over and over again), nor am I a premium member of Spotify. So I preferred music from my phone, as always.
    What bothers me a little is the pulse sensor under the watch. It hurts my wrist a little. Personally, if there was an option, I would take it without it.
    I have a belt anyway.
    I don't know if the pulse measurements are reliable. At this particular moment, I am not interested in them and I haven't studied them.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    Super. Autonomy of 7-8 days with daily use (24/7) and 3-4 workouts per week.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    • Screen
    • Battery life
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    • Battery life
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Battery life
    • Comfort
    • Value for money
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy synchronization
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    • Moderate number of features
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy synchronization
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Screen
    • Battery life
    • Comfort
    • Moderate number of features
    • Construction quality
    • Durability
    • Value for money
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Durability
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    • Moderate number of features
    • Screen
    • Difficult synchronization
    • Battery life
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Screen
    • Value for money
    • Comfort
    • Construction quality
    • Battery life
    • Comfort
    • Easy synchronization
    • Sufficient number of features
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Battery life
    • Value for money
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy synchronization
    • Accuracy in measurements
    • Construction quality
    • Battery life
    • Comfort
    • Moderate number of features
    • Screen
    • Durability
    • Value for money
  • Ultra-lightweight and well-constructed with a plethora of measurements and analyses to improve your performance. As its successor (255) is coming, you can find it at a very good price (under 200€), making it a blind choice especially if you're on a budget. I do crossfit and running, and the feather-light feel with detailed measurements is a must.
    P.S. In the case of crossfit, a heart rate band is essential for more reliable measurements.

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • Perfect for someone who wants to track their workouts - personally, I use it for running and it's exactly what I need. Good value for money - it's in the mid-range of Garmin products. A big plus is its screen, as you can see the information quite clearly, although I think it requires a bit of attention to avoid scratches, etc.

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • Very honest for a runner!!

    2. After 1.5 years of daily use, it suddenly stopped working and never came back on... Luckily, it was still under warranty, so I got it replaced by Garmin Hellas in Alimos. They also informed me that the warranty has been renewed for another 2 years... Good to know!

    Translated from Greek ·
    10
  • I will tell you that I have had it for exactly one year and I have been taking care of it like my own eyes. It has not been touched by water and it simply stopped charging. We all know how Garmin support is here in Greece, so what else is there to say? NEVER AGAIN GARMIN.

    Translated from Greek ·
    11
  • I have had it for about a month. As an owner of the 235, I can say that it is clearly more compact, smaller, and better in quality.
    I got it without music because I am not interested in sitting down to put on music every time before running (or listening to the same thing over and over again), nor am I a premium member of Spotify. So I preferred music from my phone, as always.
    What bothers me a little is the pulse sensor under the watch. It hurts my wrist a little. Personally, if there was an option, I would take it without it.
    I have a belt anyway.
    I don't know if the pulse measurements are reliable. At this particular moment, I am not interested in them and I haven't studied them.

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
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