Garmin Forerunner 45 HR for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

10
out of 10
1 Positive, 0 Mixed & 0 Negative
from 1 Review
Retail Price:
$199.99
Used Value:
$119.99
Sale Value:
$179.99

The Forerunner 45 HR from Garmin is a GPS Running Smartwatch that also provides Garmin Coach Training Plan Support so you get maximum gains from your workouts. Its 42mm case size is easy to read while running and cycling and it monitors your heart rate at your wrist so you can leave the strap at home. And in its GPS sensor that tracks your pace, distance, intervals, and more and you have a highly capable watch for any sporting endeavor.

As noted above, the 45 works with Garmin Coach adaptive training plans that bring expert, personalized coaching right to your wrist. It also easily pairs to your smartphone and apps for running, cycling, indoor track, treadmill, elliptical, cardio, yoga, and more. Its connected features include smart notifications for incoming texts and calls, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, live tracking, and controls for the music playing on your phone. This safety and tracking feature also includes incident detection (during select activities) and assistance and sends your real-time location to emergency contacts. Lastly, its battery life is up to 7 days in smartwatch mode and 13 hours in GPS mode.

Specifications

Brand:
Alarms:
clock, time/distance alert
Battery Life:
[smartwatch mode] up to 7 days, [GPS mode] up to 13 hours
Battery Type:
rechargeable lithium-ion
Claimed Weight:
36g
Date Indicator:
yes
Face Material:
chemically strengthened glass
Face Size:
42mm
Heart Rate Monitor:
Garmin Elevate wrist
Includes:
Forerunner 45S, charging cable, documentation
Low Battery Indicator:
yes
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year
Odometer:
yes
Operating System:
Garmin Connect
Pedometer:
yes
Recommended Use:
running, cycling
Strap Material:
silicone
Submersible:
5 ATM
Technical Features:
clock, GPS, heart rate, pedometer
Weekday Indicator:
yes
Wireless:
ANT+, Bluetooth

Full Reviews

10
This little watch punches way above its price, offering a multitude of features and customization. Battery life often exceeds a week with daily use (workouts, constant HR monitoring, GPS, etc). Thankfully as battery and GPS technology has progressed, watches have gotten smaller and smaller and the Forerunner 45 is no exception. It fits nicely on my wrist and isn't restrictive or inconvenient to wear. The Garmin Connect companion app is incredibly full-featured - offering a complete perspective on your health with sleep metrics, net calories, body battery and even a very accurate estimate of your V02 max. All in all the 45 is a great watch if you're looking for a well-rounded picture of your physical health and wellbeing for a very attractive price point.
Josh McAlister, backcountry.com
January 3, 2020

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