13 best gps running watches

Product description

Stay on pace for your next personal record with Forerunner 235, the wrist based heart rate GPS and Glonass running watch with smart features1. It’s built in activity tracker2 keeps recording steps, even when you’re not running. Pair your watch with a compatible phone for connected features1 like automatic uploads to Garmin connect, smart notifications, audio prompts and live tracking. You can also download customizable watch faces and applications from Connect IQ. Measures heart rate at the wrist giving you the option to run without astrap. For more challenging runs, download advanced workouts and training plans to your watch from Garmin Connect.

• GPS running watch with wrist based heart rate and display type is sunlight visible, transflective memory in pixel (MIP)
• Customize your watch and your training, larger screen a 44 percentage larger screen than the 225 but the same physical size
• Audio Prompts: Receive Audio Prompts from your connected smartphone that include laps and lap times. Smartwatch mode: Up to 9 days. Gps mode: Up to 11 hours
• Smart notifications: See incoming email, text messages, call alerts, calendar reminders and more from your compatible smartphone. Display size: 1.23 inch diameter
• Battery life 11 hours training, 9 days watch, activity tracking, notifications + heart rate. Refer user manual below

User questions & answers

Question:	When in "normal" non-exercise mode, can i set the watch face just to display time, day & date
Answer:	Yes, I wear it as a watch that normally displays time, date and battery life. Then I can toggle thru other displays when I want to see heart rate, steps, weather, calendar, workout, or any of the other features.
Question:	Does the GPS work if it's covered by a jacket or long sleeved shirt
Answer:	I purchased this for my wife so I do not use it however I am a surveyor so I do have vast experience with GPS. GPS signals will not be hindered by thin materials such as cloth. Inside buildings with wood and shingle roofs will throw the location of a bit reducing the accuracy. GPS signals simply do not penetrate metal objects. That being said you should not experience any loss of signal or accuracy using typical clothing items. You may experience some issues if the device was covered with something metallic such as those solar blankets. Perhaps a good experiment to ease your mind is use your cell phone's GPS tucked into your sleeve as the technology is nearly identical in all small consumer products.
Question:	Is it water resistant
Answer:	Yes, it is...I looked at the manual and the water rating is actually 5 ATM (atmospheres), not 5 meters. 5 ATM actually equates to about 50 meters deep, so technically you could swim or shower with this watch just fine. Just be aware that this model doesn't currently have any swim tracking features built in so there's not much of a point to swimming with it anyway (although you can install apps from Garmin Connect IQ, so perhaps there is a swim tracking app on there).Source: http://www.garmin.com/en-US/legal/waterrating(the "Swim" section of the table on that page has a footnote which references devices rated at 5ATM)
Question:	Does this watch have continuous heart rate monitoring like the fitbit surge
Answer:	I am not familiar with the fitbit however this garmin 235 monitors your heart rate constantly as long as you are wearing it. I wear mine even while I am sleeping. It is neat to see my resting heartbeat. Love it!

Product features

GPS Running Watch with Wrist-based Heart Rate

Stay on pace for your next personal record with Forerunner 235, the GPS running watch with Elevate wrist heart rate technology and smart features. Includes activity tracking and connected features like automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, smart notifications and audio prompts, as well as customizable widgets, applications and watch faces from the Connect IQ store.

Smart Notifications

Displays email, call, text, social media and other alerts.

VO2 Max Estimate

Estimates the maximum volume of oxygen you can use during activity.

Weather Widget

You can also use the app’s wireless connectivity links to receive current weather conditions and forecasts.

Activity Tracking

Counts steps, calories and distance throughout the day, and the move bar with vibration alert motivates you to move when you’ve been sitting too long.

Product description

LETSCOM Smart Watch with Built-in GPS:

This smartwatch requires iOS 8.0 or Android OS 4.4 or above, and Bluetooth 4.2 or later (suitable for smartphones only, not suitable for PCs or Tablets). Works with customized "VeryFitPro" app, also sync your data to Google Fit, Apple Health, and Strava.



How to sync your watch with your smart phone to update time and date:

1.Download the VeryfitPro app by scanning the QR code on our user manual, or search for "VeryfitPro" on Google Play or the Apple App store.

2.Open the VeryFitPro---Device---Bind Device.

3.Select "ID205G" and "Confirm Bind Device" on your smartphone screen.

4.The time of the watch will automatically synchronize with your phone after bound successfully, if did not, please sliding down the app homepage to refresh data by manual.



More Features:

Custom Wallpaper: Custom your watch's wallpaper with your own photos in Veryfitpro app, path: APP--Device--Dial setting.

Brightness adjustable: There are 3 brightness levels, which can be adjusted directly on the watch's setting.

Female Health Care: This watch will predict your next menstrual period based on your preset menstrual data and send you reminders. If you are trying to conceive, you can also receive reminders about your avulation cycle.

Find Phone: Use our smartwatch to locate your phone by making the phone vibrate or ring when the distance between the watch and your phone is within 10 meters.

Wrist Sense Function: The screen is automatically lightened up when you turn your wrist towards you, you also can turn/off this function on this smart watch.

Call Alert: The watch vibrates and call is displayed on screen when there is an incoming call (supports hang up, not for answer or make a call).

SNS Alert: Receive incoming text message and notifications from other apps (Facebook, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter) on your watch screen.



Specifications:

Model: ID205G

Screen: 1.3" TFT LCD

GPS：Ubx-M8230-CT

Battery type: Lithium Battery

Battery capacity: 210mAh

Working voltage: 3.8V

Charging time: 2-3 hours

Charging Method: Magnetic charging (charging cable included)

Watch Dimension (L x W x H)：250*37*12mm

Dimension: watch face(L x W x H)：42*37*12mm

Dimension: suits for wrist size: 5.5 to 8.7 inches (139 mm to 220 mm)

• All Day Activity with GPS Tracking: Built-in GPS lets you record the real-time route for your outdoor activities without carrying a smartphone. Choose 8 between up to 14 sports modes to track your various workout accordingly. Letscom's smart watch helps keeps track of your steps, heart rate, calories burned, distance travelled, sleep quality, and more.
• Smart Watch compatibility: 1.3 inches color full touch screen brings you a better interactive experience, comfortable TPU band suits for the 5.5-8.7 inches adult wrist. You can now even customize your device wallpaper via VeryfitPro app, and adjust the screen brightness and change the watch faces directly on the watch.
• Call And Message Notifications: This watch is compatible with most iOS 8.0 & Android 4.4 above smartphones to notify you a incoming call, text message, calendar and app notifications(including Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, WhatsApp, Emails, Instagram, and more).You can even hang up incoming phone calls straight from our smartwatch.
• 10 Days Battery Life & IP68 Waterproof: Built with a 210mAh battery that only takes 2.5 hours to charge and can be used for up to 10 days with a standby time of 30-45 days. IP68 waterproof allows you to take showers or swim in the pool with it, also supports tracking your swimming data.
• A Smart Watch Full of Surprises: Letscom GPS running watch also features with many practical tools, such as weather forecasting, vibration alarm clocks, stopwatch & timer, find your phone, music controller, breath guide, female health care and more. Our smart watch is full of surprises. Best for the family and friends.

User questions & answers

Question:	When I leave my phone at home can my family see my location From my phone while outdoor running
Answer:	No, because the watch and Bluetooth need to be within 10M to ensure the signal strength, and a watch can only connect to one mobile phone.
Question:	how often is heart rate updated
Answer:	Hello, when the watch flashes green, it is measuring your heart rate. It does not measure your heart rate regularly.
Question:	Can people determine a watch wearer's location if he gets lost in the mountains? Are there any distance limitations on tracking
Answer:	Dear Customer, Thank you for your question. If the watch wearer gets lost on the mountain, people cannot use it to determine its location. LETSCOM ID205G GPS Smart Watch is not recommended to be used as a professional travel GPS, it is more suitable for use during exercise. LETSCOM ID205G GPS Smart Watch can track your movement, it can track your movement data without the need for a mobile phone. Including exercise distance, mileage, heart rate, average speed, number of steps, exercise trajectory, etc. Hope my answer is helpful to you Best wishes Customer Service Team
Question:	Where can i buy a replacement charger for my id205g watch
Answer:	Dear Customer, You can search on Amazon: LESTCOM Smart Watch Charger Cable for ID205L The charging cables of ID205G and ID205L are the same. I hope my reply is helpful to you. Thank you Customer Service Team

Product features

24hr Real Time Heart Rate Monitoring

Our Smart watch is built with PPG photo-electric monitoring technology that helps monitor your real-time heart rate automatically, you can also view a graphic analysis of your heart rate directly on your watch.

Built in GPS & All day tracking

Built in GPS helps track how far, how fast and where you run, and then saves all your exercise data independently onto your device without the need for you to carry a phone.

You can also automatically track your all-day steps, calories, distance, and more.

IP68 Waterproof Smart Watch

Water resistant to a depth of 50 meters, you can wear your device when washing your hands, running in the rain and even when swimming. It also supports a pool swimming mode and open water swim mode to enable you to track your swim distance, laps, swolf and time.

Virtual competitor

After turning on GPS exercise mode and calibrating successfully, you can set a pace for a virtual competitor. After you start running, our smart watch will display your real-time pace and the distance of the current trailing or leading competitor. This can effectively remind you to control your speed, which is very effective for improving your exercise intensity and athletic ability.

Weather Forecasting

When your smart watch is connected to your phone (and has a data conneciton), weather information is automatically synced to your device. You can check the current weather conditions for the current day, along with the next 2 days of forecasting on your smartwatch and better plan your day.

Control Your Music

Simply tap your watch to play or pause music and switch songs without having to remove your phone from your pocket.

Stopwatch & Countdown Timer

This watch supports stopwatch and countdown timer functions to help you better optimize your workout and training.

Vibration Alarm Reminders

You can set up to 10 alarm clocks within 24 hours to remind you to get up, sleep, date, exercise, take medication, and more.

Sedentary Alerts & Breathing Guides

Be reminded to relax and exercise regularly with our Sedentary Alerts enabling you to always stay active.

Take a moment to rest and breath with our Breathing Guide, relieving yourself from stress.

Product description

Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch 010-03717-54

• Tracks distance, pace, time, heart rate and more
• Connected features: automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, live tracking, audio prompts, smart notifications and social media sharing
• Activity tracking counts daily steps, distance, calories and sleep
• Download data fields, watch faces, widgets and applications from Connect IQ

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it track or can I add snowboarding as one of the the sports
Answer:	Sort of.... it offers an "other" activity on the watch which will GPS track time, distance and heartrate. Once uploaded into the app you can then change activity type to snowboarding in the app (you can choose between backcountry or "resort" snowboarding)
Question:	Does this watch have GPS
Answer:	yes, it works well for the price point. I had this before i upgraded to the 935. GPS is the same on both.
Question:	What’s the intended country of use? each model has shown europe, asia, us. this one does not indicate. the cheaper ones have been non-us so far
Answer:	Mine was for the United States
Question:	Can you see the pace your entire run out do you have to toggle screens to get to it each time? I like to check my pace very often
Answer:	Entire run if you choose. You can actually have up to four (4) data screens on the watch at once in the same screen. You can set up the screen to have 1-4 metrics. You can have up to 2 screens total, I believe, so 8 metrics if you toggle back and forth. I just keep total time, lap time, lap pace and lap count on one and some of the other stuff in the second screen. It’s designed to show what you choose to be shown. It’s a great feature.

Product description

When you lace up your shoes and get ready to run, make sure you have the right tool for the job. Forerunner 45 is the GPS running watch with all the running-related features you need in a sleek, lightweight smartwatch that you’ll want to wear all day and night.

• GPS running watch with Garmin Coach training plan support
• Easy-to-use running watch estimates heart rate at the wrist and features GPS to track your pace, distance, intervals and more
• Works with free Garmin Coach adaptive training plans that bring expert, personalized coaching right to your wrist
• Connected features include smart notifications for incoming texts and calls, automatic uploads to our Garmin Connect online community, live tracking and controls for the music playing on your paired compatible smartphone
• Safety and tracking features include incident detection (during select activities) which sends your real-time location to emergency contacts through your paired compatible smartphone
• Sports apps for running, cycling, indoor track, treadmill, elliptical, cardio, yoga and more
• Battery life: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; 14 hours in GPS mode

User questions & answers

Question:	Does the 45s only come in white and purple
Answer:	The 39MM case size only comes in White or Purple. The 42MM case size comes in Black or Lava Red. Deb with Garmin
Question:	Will this watch sync up to a Samsung Note
Answer:	Your Samsung Note 9 should be able to sync your data with the Forerunner and the Connect app as it supports an Android operating system. Garmin Connect App Bluetooth® Minimum Device Requirements: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=pvL8aWsaLU2iKyvF8VrpP9&productID=125677&tab=topics&topicTag=region_compatibility Antonio with Garmin
Question:	does this come with a charger
Answer:	Yes, a USB charger is included in the box. Blake with Garmin
Question:	Is it touch screen
Answer:	No, it is not a touch screen. All operations are controlled by 5 physical buttons around the perimeter of the watch.

Product features

GPS Running Watch with Garmin Coach Training Plan Support

When you lace up your shoes and get ready to run, make sure you have the right tool for the job. Forerunner 45 is the GPS running watch with all the running-related features you need in a sleek, lightweight smartwatch that you’ll want to wear all day and night

Run Your Heart Out

This easy-to-use running watch is perfect for daily runs, training sessions and even that upcoming 10K you got talked into. Built-in GPS tracks where you run and gives you accurate stats, including distance, pace and intervals. And its intuitive button interface makes it easy for sweaty hands to mark a lap or pause the timer. Forerunner 45 also estimates heart rate at the wrist, day and night.

Gear up with Garmin Coach

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just getting off the couch, everyone can use a little bit of guidance. That’s why Forerunner 45 is compatible with Garmin Coach adaptive training plans. These plans feature guidance from expert coaches and free training plans that adapt to you and your goals. It’s a foolproof way to get to the finish line. As part of your training plan, it can even help you predict your race time. And the workouts sync right to your watch.

Stay Connected on the Run

Safety and tracking features make it easy to share your location with chosen contacts in case you need assistance — manually, or automatically with built-in incident detection (when paired with a compatible smartphone. See safety and tracking features requirements and limitations). And a variety of connected features keeps you in touch with the rest of the world during and in between runs. Get smart notifications delivered to your wrist for incoming text messages and phone calls. And when paired with your compatible smartphone, Forerunner 45 will automatically upload your run data to the Garmin Connect online fitness community. It even has handy controls for the music playing on your phone, so you can skip songs without missing a beat.

There’s More to Do

With a dozen activity profiles available, you’ll always have a way to capture your sweat equity, even when you don’t feel like running. Forerunner 45 can record your efforts during a cycling workout, on the treadmill, indoor track and elliptical — and while doing cardio, yoga and more.

Product description

Amazfit Bip smartwatch is the perfect daily companion to keep you informed and active. Daily step, calorie and distance tracking are a given and motivate you to get up more often. The reflective always-on display is easily readable in bright sunlight or indoors and shows all of your phone's app notifications like calendar alerts, text messages (you can read the full text), emails, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, WeChat, LinkedIn, snap, slack, you name it. Currently Bip supports outdoor running, treadmill, cycling and walking with more sports modes and apps being added with subsequent software updates. Every Sport tracking mode provides detailed stats and GPS maps to track time, speed, pace, stride length, heart rate zone, elevation, burned calories and more Depending on the Sport mode selected. When you regenerate the watch can provide detailed sleep tracking like Duration, deep sleep and light sleep phases as well as awake times. Bip is simply an all around great smartwatch! technical specs always-on reflective 1. 28 inch color touch display> 2. 5D Corning Gorilla Glass generation 3 + AF coating> optical heart rate sensor for heart rate zones> geomagnetic sensor (compass) Air pressure sensor (barometer) for elevation GPS + GLONASS for route tracking> 20 mm standard width changeable Watch band IP68 rating - resistant to dust, rain and splashing 190mAh li-polymer battery> 1.1 ounces (31 grams) total weight.

• 45 Days Battery Life: Equipped with a lithium polymer battery with a 190mAh charge, you can use the Amazfit Bip up to 30 days on a single 2.5-hour charge
• Lightweight and Thin: Amazfit Bip only weight about 32g with the watch band and is 11.5mm in thick. The Bip can be worn all day
• Health Tracking: Optical heart rate monitoring and built-in GPS allow you to accurately track in real-time your steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, and quality of sleep
• Multisport Tracking: Outdoor running, Indoor running, Outdoor cycling, Walking
• Receive Messages, Call & APP Notifications: Receive notifications for incoming phone calls, SMS messages, emails, and other apps such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and other mobile apps right on the color touch display of your Amazfit Bip

Product features

Save the Trouble of Frequent Charging

1. AMAZFIT Bip is equipped with a lithium polymer battery with a 190mAh charge.
2. Thanks to the battery capacity optimization, low power-consuming display, Sony 28nm GPS chip, RTOS (real-time operating system), and low power-consuming optical sensor, it can last for a whopping 45 days with a typical everyday usage on a single charge.
3. You can go for 1.5 month hiking or camping, far from any power source, avoid the trouble of carrying power banks everywhere, and not worrying about your battery.

GPS+GLONASS Dual Mode Positioning

1. Amazfit Bip features a GPS+GLONASS dual-satellite positioning with 22 hours always-on GPS function. This means that the GPS can continuously work for 22 hours.
2. This long lasting performance is achievable thanks to the 28nm ultra low power consumption Sony GPS chip, which consumes only 1/3 power compared to similar GPS chips; and thanks to appropriate optimization and adjustment undertaken all the time.

Support 4 Sports Modes

1. Provides detailed sports tracking for outdoor and indoor running, walking, and outdoor cycling.
2. Under the different sports modes, you can view detailed exercise data such as exercise duration, pace, maximum speed, distance, real-time heart rate, and upslope/downslope height.

Proper Outdoor Play

1. Adopts a semi-transparent reflective color display, which means the stronger the light is, the clearer the screen is, and the lower the power consumption will be, which guarantees a long battery life.
2. Comes with a 1.28'' inch with a resolution of 127 x 127, and a 2.5D Corning glass with anti-fingerprint coating. The reflective color touch screen is Always On to provide the information needed at anytime by simply raising your wrist.

All-Day Heart Rate Monitor

1. With the PPG Optical Heart Rate Sensor, you can take a manual heart-rate measurement when you need it with the "Single Measurement“. After "Continuous Heart Rate" mode is enabled, the Heart Rate app will display your heart rate per minute (bpm) as well as the average heart rate, maximum and minimum heart rate, and resting heart rate under the non-sports state during the day (You need to wear the watch to sleep before you can get such assessments).

Receive Messages, Call & APP Notifications

1. Receive notifications for incoming phone calls, SMS messages, emails, and other apps such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and other mobile apps right on the color touch display of your AMAZFIT Bip.
2. You will also receive reminders if you’ve been sitting too long or vibrations from your alarm clock.
3. You can exercise or attend a meeting hands free and not miss any important notification.

• Easy to Use / Simple Interface
• 12 Hour GPS Battery Life
• Universal micro USB Charging and Data Transfer
• Lightweight / Slim Design
• Quick GPS Fix

User questions & answers

Question:	what data does it measure
Answer:	This watch measures your movement using GPS, so once it connects to GPS (you need to be outside) it will record and display how fast you are moving and how far you have gone, and your average pace and average pace for the previous mile, and it will record your coordinates. I've been using the watch for two weeks to track walking and jogging in a city. I've found it most helpful to look at the data output in Runkeeper after syncing the watch on my laptop (it's quick/automatic to pass the activities to Runkeeper) because it gives the same detailed output that app normally generates (map view, speed and elevation charts, average pace, average pace for each mile).
Question:	Does it have to be connected to a phone's gps in order to be accurate? or does it have a gps installed with in it
Answer:	GPS on watch works without having to connect with phone. Watch is a great GPS watch without all of the fancy bells and whistles. Does what you need it to do just fine.
Question:	How well does this work for bicycling? I’m not a runner. Thanks in advance
Answer:	Works fine for speed and distance. You can upload your ride map to Strava too.
Question:	Can it perform as a regular stopwatch without having to use GPS and count it as a new workout
Answer:	Hello, thank you for your question! Your TIMEX IRONMAN GPS watch features a standard, count-up Stopwatch. This allows you to time something outside of standard workout recording.

Product features

Timex Ironman GPS

Just select your workout and start. Quickly connect to GPS for real-time pace, speed and distance. After your workout, upload and charge with the universal micro USB cable. Ready. Set. Go.

The Timex Ironman collection has been helping athletes cross finish lines since 1986, and we know that athletes want to do what they love, not stand around and push buttons, so we made it simpler without any compromise. There are no hassles or extra frills to get in the way of your run.

With multisport training functionality for running, swimming, and biking, plus a variety of metric displays, interval timers, and a race mode, this watch will help even the most advanced athletes complete their goals.

Simple Interface

Every day we are faced with the challenge of finding time in the day to workout. When you finally find time to get out and run, don’t waste your time figuring out how your GPS watch works. Timex Ironman GPS is as easy as 1,2,3.

Long GPS Battery Life

The Timex Ironman GPS packs a punch with its 12 hour GPS battery life. Long enough to get you through a long running event or to run multiple times without needing a charge. We are all bogged down charging multiple devices on a daily basis, so don’t let your GPS watch be one of those things.

Quick GPS Fix

How many times have you been pumped and ready to take off for your run, only to be stalled by your slowly connecting GPS watch? Don’t lag behind other runners because your GPS watch takes forever to find signal. The Timex Ironman GPS uses the latest antenna technology and satellite location assistance to get you out on the road and running before you lose the motivation. Now you can take off first and be the leader of the pack.

Universal Cable

Charging clips and cradles are the farthest thing from convenient. We’ve had enough of each device needing a proprietary cable and we are sure you feel the same way. Use a standard, universal micro USB cable to charge and transfer workouts from the Timex Ironman GPS. Each Timex Ironman GPS includes a micro USB cable. However, if you lose it, any spare micro USB cable will do the job. Now that's convenience!

Lightweight, Slim Design

We know how much you value a thin, lightweight watch. Timex Ironman GPS delivers on both of those needs while providing a 50-meter water-resistant case. No more sacrifice, we give you everything you want and need.

Advanced Training Features

Yes, we focused on making this watch as simple and easy as possible. However, we believe in your growth and know that in less than a year you will be achieving goals you never thought were possible. For that reason, we built in some advanced functions that we know you will love and use in the near future, such as customizable training pages, multisport timing functionality and pace alerts.

Product description

Running is more than just exercise - it’s a performance. Forerunner 645 Music has the tools to help you put on an outstanding show every time you lace up your shoes. It features on-device music storage so you can run with your favorite tunes, and contactless payments that let you buy what you need without missing a beat. With all those features, plus advanced running dynamics and performance monitoring tools, this GPS running watch is the instrument you need to refine the performance.

• Easily download up to 500 songs to your watch, and connect with Bluetooth headphones (sold separately) for phone free listening
• Syncs music from select streaming services for offline listening
• Garmin Pay contactless payment solution lets you make convenient payments with your watch, so you can leave your cash and cards at home
• Provides advanced running dynamics, including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more
• Uses wrist based heart rate to offer performance monitoring features, including evaluating your current training status. Battery life: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; 5 hours in GPS mode with music

User questions & answers

Question:	Why is this so much cheaper on amazon compared to everywhere else
Answer:	I think they are coming out with a new model or phasing it out because theres 3 variants of the forerunner and they basically all do the same, same size. 1 just has more than the other.
Question:	Have any IP 6x certification
Answer:	The Forerunner 645/645M has a water rating of 5ATM. For more information about the water rating visit www.garmin.com/waterrating.
Question:	What are the pre-loaded activities
Answer:	The Forerunner 645/645M comes with the following pre-loaded activity profiles: Run, Treadmill Run, Indoor Track, Bike, HRV Stress, Pool Swim, Bike Indoor, Ski, Snowboard, XC Ski, SUP, Row, Row, Indoor, Walk, Strength, Cardio, Yoga, Floor Climb, Elliptical, Stair Stepper, and Other.
Question:	Can you connect Spotify to this watch
Answer:	If connected to your smartphone, the Forerunner 645/645M could control the Spotify app, but the Forerunner 645M is unable to download playlists from the Spotify app.

Product features

GPS Running Watch with Music and Contactless Payments

Music

With up to 500 songs worth of music storage built right into your watch, we’re putting the 'beat' in your daily mission to beat yesterday. It’s easy to transfer music from your computer and then queue up your favorite playlist for easy listening through Bluetooth headphones. You can even sync your carefully crafted playlists from select music streaming services to your watch for more ad-free listening. Now you really can leave your phone behind when you head out for a run, because the music that helps keep you moving is right there on your wrist.

Paying Made Easy

Always on the run? Feel free to leave your phone and wallet behind. Forerunner 645 Music features Garmin Pay contactless payment solution, which lets you pay for purchases with your watch. Use it just about anywhere you can tap your card to pay. A bottle of water here, a bite to eat there — just pay, and keep on moving.

Tune up Your Training

We’re making it easier to get the data you need to improve your form. Let Forerunner 645 Music measure crucial running metrics that you can use to analyze your performance. Biomechanical measurements, such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time and balance, vertical oscillation and vertical ratio, are the key to understanding your form so you can bring your best on race day. These metrics are available with the addition of a compatible heart rate strap or the compact Running Dynamics Pod, which clips right onto your waistband. Also, take advantage of feature sets to help with cycling and even swim training. In the pool, Forerunner 645 will track your distance, pace, stroke count and more.

Monitor Your Performance

Just how effective is your current training plan? Forerunner 645 Music will help you monitor your training and recovery so you can better prepare for a race or training cycle. Training status is a performance monitoring tool that automatically evaluates your recent exercise history and performance indicators to let you know if you’re training productively, peaking or overreaching. The anaerobic training effect metric opens a window of insight to a critical dimension of training, telling you how your training is improving your ability to push the limits. You can even view your overall training load, which measures your exercise volume from the last 7 days and compares it to the optimal range for your fitness and recent training history.

More Ways to Customize

Check out the Connect IQ store, where you can add personality to Forerunner 645 Music by downloading apps, widgets, watch faces and more. It’s easy and — even better — it’s free. New apps are added every day, so you can keep tabs on when your Uber is arriving, turn on your lights at home with the SmartThings app, and even use the AccuWeather MinuteCast app to find out when the rain will start. With the Face It watch face app, choose any image from your photo library, make some tweaks, and set it as your watch’s face.

Stay Connected on the Run

Forerunner 645 Music makes it easy to run without leaving important smart features behind. Once paired with your compatible smartphone, you’ll be able to receive and even respond to text messages and see social media updates, emails and more right on your wrist. Find your phone, access music controls, and let friends LiveTrack your runs. Syncing your activities to Garmin Connect is for more than just storing your data. Garmin Connect is a thriving online community where people on the go can connect and compete by joining challenges, encourage each other’s successes and even share their triumphs via social media. Garmin Connect is free and available on the web or on your smartphone with the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

Train Your Way

Your routine is anything but routine. Forerunner 645 Music lets you change things up with ease, thanks to built-in activity profiles for running (indoor/outdoor), cycling (indoor/outdoor), swimming (pool), elliptical, paddle sports, strength training and many more. Create your own custom workouts, and download for free from our Garmin Connect online fitness community. Then review your past efforts on the app, or share them with family and friends for added motivation.

Love the Look

Designed for runners, Forerunner 645 Music features a reliable five-button interface that lets you mark laps with a quick press. Feel free to take this watch outside in all kinds of weather. Not only is it safe for swimming and showering, its Garmin Chroma Display is easy to read — even in direct sunlight — and housed under chemically strengthened glass. When you want to change it up, swapping bands is fast and doesn’t require tools. And with up to 7 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and 5 hours in GPS mode with music playback, Forerunner 645 Music is the running partner that can keep up with you.

• Multifunction GPS watch built for both men and women to outdoor sports, 6 sports modes: walking, hiking, climbing, running, cycling and ball sports, a screen dedicated to outdoor sports, no need to worry about strong sunlight.
• Stay connected with smart notifications (with a compatible smartphone) and automatic data uploads to record your activity and set the watch. Running Map display with smart phone.
• Other features: step tracker, thermometer, altimeter, barometer, various exercise methods, speedometer, lap record, heart rate monitor, compass, GPS Logger(outdoor), indoor track, sleep monitoring.
• Connect with the satellite will show the latitude, longitude and the elevation.(Use this feature when outdoor.)
• Rechargeable battery: Upto 7 days in normal mode, upto 13 hours in GPS mode. Strap material: Silicone.

Product features

Light weight watch for outdoor sports

• Multifunction GPS watch built for both men and women to outdoor sports, 6 sports modes: walking, hiking, climbing, running, cycling and ball sports, a screen dedicated to outdoor sports, no need to worry about strong sunlight.
• Stay connected with smart notifications (with a compatible smartphone) and automatic data uploads to record your activity and set the watch.
• Other features: step tracker, thermometer, altimeter, barometer, various exercise methods, speedometer, lap record, heart rate monitor, compass, GPS Logger(outdoor), indoor track, sleep monitoring.
• Connect with the satellite will show the latitude, longitude and the elevation.(Use this feature when outdoor.)
• Battery life: Upto 7 days in normal mode, upto 13 hours in GPS mode.

Sport mode

• Hiking/Climb(trajectory,heart rate, frequency, steps, calories,high,pressure, mileage, laps)
• Running(trajectory,heart rate, frequency, steps, calories,speed ,pace, mileage, laps)
• Cycling（trajectory,speed ,pace,heart rate, frequency, steps, calories, mileage,laps）
• Walking (heart rate, frequency, steps, calories, mileage, laps)
• IndoorRun (heart rate, frequency, steps, calories, mileage, laps)
• Ball games (heart rate, calories, balls)
• Speedometer（speed ,pace,mileage）
• Stopwatch

Product description

Be a better athlete today than you were yesterday with forerunner 735XT. This GPS Multisport Watch is for athletes who want to dial in data for training and a lighter load on race day. Wrist based Heart rate lets you run freer when it's time to toe the line. For advanced running dynamics and other detailed measurements, add a chest strap and train your Heart out. Includes Starve suffer score, activity profiles for running, cycling, swimming and more. The auto multisport feature lets you transition sports with just one button press. Smart notifications, automatic uploads and connect IQ compatibility for custom Watch faces and apps make the 735XT the ultimate smart watch for athletes.

• GPS running watch with Multisport features
• Estimates heart rate at the wrist so you can run free on race day
• Provides advanced dynamics for running, cycling and swimming7, including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more (when paired with a Running Dynamics Pod, HRM-Run or HRM-Tri Monitor, sold separately)
• Offers VO2 max estimate, lactate threshold (when used with a chest strap heart rate monitor), race predictor and recovery advisor
• Connected features4: smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, live tracking and more
• Customize with free watch faces, apps and more from our Connect IQ store

User questions & answers

Question:	To get the advanced running data and analysis, i know i need a chest strap. does the strap need to be hrm run, or can it be hrm tri
Answer:	I have the HRM Tri and I can get all advanced running data and analysis. The only difference between them is that the Tri version has a memory inside, so it stores data from the swimming portion. Other than that, they are the same.
Question:	How is the durability of this watch
Answer:	My worked great for 18 months. I loved it. Wore it daily. 2 full ironman races 3 halves and several other smaller races. Then I used it for 2 Xterra races. It quit halfway through Worlds on Maui. Bummer. Near as I can tell one of the buttons is frozen. I guess mountain biking is too much for it. I'm ordering a second watch but this time I will save it for training and races only. Get a cheapo Timex for daily wear and no more Xterra races with the Garmin just to be safe.
Question:	Can the watch be charged while running
Answer:	All the functions seem to work with the charging clip attached, but the clip would be incredibly uncomfortable if attached to the watch while being worn. The clip attaches to the watch at the "3 o'clock" position and is fairly bulky. It would likely interfere with the function of the on-board heart rate monitor since it clips to the bottom and top of the watch.
Question:	Will this sync with my Commodore
Answer:	What a funny thread. Hey, I had a Commodore 64 and a tape recorder for storage! And before that TR99 4A. It was too expensive to expand. Nice piece of early 80s computer history.

Product features

Forerunner 735XT

Be a better athlete today than you were yesterday with the 735XT. This GPS running watch with multisport features has wrist-based heart rate so you can run freer on race day. For advanced running dynamics, VO2 max and more, add the chest strap and train your heart out. It also has smart notifications, automatic uploads and compatibility with Connect IQ for custom watch faces and apps.

The Expert

For you, beating yesterday comes from analyzing every stat and monitoring your recovery so you can go hard again the next time. When used with heart rate, Forerunner watches can estimate your VO2 max and predict your race times. Improve your form with running dynamics data such as ground contact time balance, stride length and vertical ratio.

Garmin Connect

It's go time. Garmin Connect is our free online community where athletes can save, plan and share their activities. Beat yesterday by nailing a new PR -- we'll keep track so you can view your victories all in 1 spot. Get digital insights tailored to your stats and habits, like cues to move and healthy tips. Connect with other users to challenge and compete. Available on your desktop or compatible mobile device.

Product description

State-of-the-art running metrics, advanced GPS and the freedom of optical heart rate technology.Proprietary heart rate algorithm and 6 LED optical sensors built into the watch.Wrist based heart rate monitor - no chest strap required. The latest in GPS and accelerometer technology to track your speed, distance and pace.Records your steps, distance, calories burned, and sleep.includes interval timers, stopwatch, and finish time estimator.Scientifically- validated Smart Coaching tools.Multiple GPS recording options for extended battery life, capable of up to 30 hours of training timeConnect via Bluetooth Smart to see notifications from your mobile phone directly on your screenTrack your training and activity, analyze your progress and achieve more with the Polar Flow app the complete fitness and training platform available on desktop and mobile

• Integrated GPS - running Watch tracks speed, distance, pace and routes.
• 24/7 activity tracking - Track your daily activity, including steps, calories and sleep with the guidance to help you reach your activity Goal.
• Optical heart RATE monitor - continuous, accurate heart RATE without a chest strap via a 6 LED optical sensor.

User questions & answers

Question:	If using the chest strap, does the watch automatically use the data from the chest strap
Answer:	In my experience, this watch does not communicate with the sensor attached to the chest strap, so is not a solution. I bought another polar, the F1, which works with the transmitter attached to the chest strap and use it in the other hand. The M430 does not acknowledge the HR beating during the first 8 minutes. From that moment on it goes at similar levels than the F1. I have observed this behavior several times and it is always the same. Why? Don t know.
Question:	Hi, is there a back light on this
Answer:	Yes, it has a blue backlight.
Question:	What is the actual battery life? Do you need to plug it in every 12-24 hours
Answer:	I'm getting a full week on a charge, using the GPS and HR functions about an hour a day on average, and wearing it the rest of the time.
Question:	is it compatible to h10 sensor
Answer:	Yes I use mine with a H10. If you use a heart rate strap sensor the built in one turns off and the watch battery lasts longer.

Product features

Polar M430

Chase your destiny with Polar M430, an advanced sports watch for runners who want more.

Polar M430 is packed with features that a dedicated runner looks for in a watch. Set your goals and crush them with this waterproof powerhouse.

Polar Fitness Test

Test your aerobic fitness level without any sweating in just 5 minutes with Polar’s wrist-based heart rate solution.

Running Index

See how your running performance is developing. Your Running Index score is based on your heart rate and speed data and is calculated after every run.

Training Load

Learn how long it takes for you to recover from your workout and compare the load from different workouts.

Recovery Status

Check the status of your recovery before heading out and make sure you’re ready for another run.

Wrist-based heart rate

Track your heart rate from the wrist easily and comfortably with Polar’s optical heart rate solution.

Integrated GPS

Track your pace, distance, altitude and route.

Indoor running metrics

Track your pace and distance indoors on the track or the treadmill with the built-in accelerometer.

Polar Running Program

Train for a running event with a personalized, adaptable running plan.

Product description

Note - To extend the life of the battery: reduce the backlight timeout, reduce the backlight brightness, turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when you are not using connected features, turn off activity tracking, limit the smartphone notifications the device displays, stop broadcasting heart rate data to paired Garmin devices and turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring. From playing to paying, vasoactive 3 is the smartwatch for your active life. Make mobile payments with ease, right from your watch, and with more than 15 preloaded sports apps - you can choose how you like to get fit. Built-in GPS lets you record the distance, pace, location and more for your outdoor activities. Physical size - 43.4 x 43.4 x 11.7 mm. Fits wrists with a circumference of 127-204 mm. Display size - 1.2 inch (30.4mm) diameter

• Garmin Pay contact less payment solution lets you pay for purchases with your watch (available for supported cards from participating banks)
• Personalize your watch with thousands of free watch faces, apps and widgets from our Connect IQ store.; Memory/History : 7 timed activities, 14 days of activity tracking data
• More than 15 pre loaded GPS and indoor sports apps, including yoga, running, swimming and more; Lens material: chemically strengthened glass, bezel material: stainless steel, case material: fiber reinforced polymer with stainless steel rear cover
• Monitor your fitness level with VO2 max and fitness made estimates, plus keep an eye on how you handle stress; Fits wrists with a circumference of 127 to 204 millimeter
• Get connected features such as smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, LiveTrack and more when paired with a compatible smartphone
• Battery life: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; 13 hours in GPS mode; Connectivity Bluetooth Smart and ANT plus. Smartphone compatibility iPhone, Android. Display size:1.2 inch diameter

Product features

GPS Smartwatch with Contactless Payments and Wrist-based Heart Rate

From playing to paying, vívoactive 3 is the smartwatch for your active life. Make contactless payments with ease, right from your watch, and with more than 15 preloaded sports apps — you can choose how you like to get fit. Built-in GPS lets you record the distance, pace, location and more for your outdoor activities.

Fits You and All You Do

Feel free to take this watch outside in all kinds of weather. Not only is it safe for swimming and showering, its Garmin Chroma Display is easy to read — even in direct sunlight — and housed under extra-durable Corning Gorilla Glass. It also features the Side Swipe interface, which makes for quick scrolling and swift navigation of menus and widgets. Whether you scroll with your thumb or index finger, you can choose how to wear it. Comfortable, convenient and easy to see — vívoactive 3 just fits.

Download and Create Workouts

Keep your workout schedule fresh and invigorating. Create your own custom running, cycling, cardio or strength workouts, and download them to your watch. Then, your vívoactive smartwatch will keep track of the exercises, reps, sets and rest time for you.

Pay Your Way

vívoactive 3 is our first wearable to feature Garmin Pay, which lets you pay for purchases with your watch. Use it just about anywhere you can tap your card to pay. So, if you left your wallet in your locker or just forgot it, that post-run morning caffè latte can still be yours. Just tap and go.

Make It Yours

vívoactive 3 is compatible with our Connect IQ store, where you can download watch faces, widgets and apps that make it go from smartwatch to your watch. Keep tabs on when your Uber is arriving, turn on your lights at home with the SmartThings app, and even use the AccuWeather MinuteCast app to find out when the rain will start.

Play More Sports

With more than 15 preloaded sports apps, finding a fun way to stay active is easy. Hit the golf course, go for a bike ride, take a yoga class, or even try your hand at stand-up paddle boarding. When you head outside, built-in GPS lets vívoactive 3 track the details of your chosen activity — with no phone connection required. From snowboarding to swimming and at least a dozen other options in between, this watch is the perfect playmate.

Daily Fitness and Stress Tracking

With help from Elevate wrist-based heart rate technology, vívoactive 3 lets you monitor key aspects of your fitness and stress to show how your body responds under various circumstances. For example, it’s able to estimate your VO2 max and fitness age — 2 indicators of physical fitness that can often improve over time with regular exercise. It also tracks your heart rate variability (HRV), which is used to calculate and track your stress level. vívoactive 3 can make you aware when physical or emotional sources cause your stress level to rise so you can find a way to relieve the pressure.

Always Connected

Life doesn’t have a pause button, so stay connected with your vívoactive 3 smartwatch while you’re playing hard or working out. Once paired with your compatible smartphone, you’ll be able to receive and even respond5 to text messages and see social media updates, emails and more right on your wrist. Find your phone, access music controls and let friends LiveTrack your sports. Your finished activities will even automatically upload to our Garmin Connect online fitness community.

Share and Compete

Syncing your activities to Garmin Connect is for more than just storing your data. Garmin Connect is a thriving online community where people on the go can connect and compete by joining challenges, encourage each other’s successes and even share their triumphs via social media. Garmin Connect is free and available on the web or on your smartphone with the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

Product description

Tune in to your body, and tone up with the 40 mm Vivoactive 4S GPS smartwatch. It has the broadest available range of all-day health monitoring features, music storage and on-screen, Animated workouts To help you reach your goals. Boost every activity by downloading your favorite Spotify or Deezer (may require a premium subscription With a third-party music provider) playlists straight to your watch.

• Keeps track of your energy levels, Pulse Ox (this is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition), respiration, menstrual cycle, stress, sleep, estimated heart, hydration and more
• Easily download songs to your watch, including playlists from Spotify, Amazon music or Deezer (may require a premium subscription with a third-party music provider), and connect with headphones (sold separately) for phone-free listening
• Record all the ways to move with more than 20 preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps, including yoga, running, swimming and more. Get easy-to-follow, animated workouts right on your watch screen, including strength, cardio, yoga and Pilates
• Fits wrists with a circumference of 110-175 millimeter
• Battery life: Up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; Up to 5 hours in GPS and music mode
• Personalize your watch with thousands of free watch faces, apps and widgets from our Connect IQ store
• Garmin Pay contactless payment solution (not all countries and payment Networks are eligible) lets you pay for purchases with your watch

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this have voice prompts? Specifically want to use it for Tabata training. i.e. with app that counts down work/rest intervals
Answer:	It does not have speaker, so unfortunately no.
Question:	Does this watch automatically track exercise activity like Fitbit, or do you have to manually start an activity (e.g. a run) from the watch
Answer:	The Garmin keeps track of everything a Fitbit does, steps ,heart rate, calories, etc. That said, if youre doing something "special", like a long run, by pushing 1 button (top rt.) and touching the watch screen once, it will connect with gps and after you're run, will show you a map of youre route with that run's stats. You can do this for all types of activities, not just running or walking. It even has a treadmill, or cycling setting. I love this watch, i think you will too. Its VERY easy to learn, most activities are done with 1 or 2 touches!
Question:	Do I need to have a cell phone provider connect service to the watch
Answer:	No you don’t
Question:	Does this watch pair with iphone and android phones
Answer:	Yes, as long as the phone meets our 'Bluetooth' requirements. Please go to support.garmin.com where you'll find FAQ's on the 'Bluetooth' requirements. Debbie with Garmin

Product features

Smaller-sized GPS Smartwatch Built for the Active Lifestyle

• Keep an eye on your health 24/7 with the broadest available range of all-day health monitoring features
• Easily download music to your watch for phone-free listening
• Record all the ways to move with more than 20 preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps
• Get easy-to-follow, animated workouts rights on your watch screen
• Battery life: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; up to 5 hours in GPS and music mode

Body Battery Energy Monitoring

See your body’s energy levels throughout the day, so you can find the best times for activity and rest.

Animated Workouts at Your Wrist

No more hunting down videos or trainers for workout demonstrations. This watch features easy-to-follow, animated cardio, strength, yoga and Pilates workouts you can view on the watch screen. Choose from preloaded animated workouts, or download more from Garmin Connect online community.

Smart Notifications

Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with a compatible smartphone. You can even respond to texts if you have an Android phone.

Music

Easily download songs to your watch, including playlists from your Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music account (subscription may be required). Connect with wireless headphones (sold separately) for phone-free listening.

Safety and Tracking Features

While your watch and phone are paired, your location can be sent to your contacts either manually or — during outdoor activities — automatically with built-in incident detection (when paired with a compatible smartphone), if needed.

Garmin Pay

Breeze through checkout lines with Garmin Pay contactless payment solution through participating providers (not all countries and payment networks are eligible).

Connect IQ Store

Add personality to your watch by downloading apps, widgets, watch faces and more. It’s easy and — even better — it’s free.

Garmin Coach

Get a personal running coach on your wrist, for free, to help you train for your next 5K, 10K or half-marathon.

Product description

Uses wrist-based heart rate to offer performance monitoring Features, including evaluating your current training status. Battery life, up to 7 days in Smartwatch mode, 5 hours in GPS mode with music. Strap material, silicone

• Easily download up to 500 songs to your watch, and connect with Bluetooth headphones (sold separately) for phone-free listening
• Syncs music from select streaming services for offline listening
• Garmin Pay contactless payment solution lets you make convenient payments with your watch, so you can leave your cash and cards at home
• Provides advanced running dynamics, including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more
• Uses wrist-based heart rate to offer performance monitoring Features, including evaluating your current training status. Battery life: up to 7 days in Smartwatch mode; 5 hours in GPS mode with music. Strap material: silicone

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it alarm you when your heart rate goes too high
Answer:	no
Question:	Does is do 02 saturation or blood pressure
Answer:	yes VO2 not blood pressure
Question:	How do you listen to the music that is on the watch, does it pair with bluetooth headphones
Answer:	If you have the music version, it will pair with Bluetooth accessories.