Garmin Forerunner 45 GPS Running Watch with Garmin Coach Training Plan Support - Lava Red, Large

Perfect all rounder fitness watch. I use it for tracking runs, walks and hikes. If you do a very specific sport and are looking for specific features, this watch may not be for you. But if you need a more general fitness watch this is perfect!Battery life leaves a little to be desired, lasts for about a week for genreal wear, but can last <8 hours if you use it with GPS for tracking an activity.The app is great as well, and has been perfect for tracking my fitness and health. The screen is quite basic for a smart watch, but for my use, it doesn't need to be any higher resolution or touchscreen etc.

I've owned a few forerunners and bought this new after being disappointed with the battery life of a renovated version of a different model, which died after half-marathon distance. This Forerunner 45 has easily coped with four hours of marathon training and still been going strong for runs on subsequent days before requiring a recharge. The sleep tracking function seems to be pretty reliable, detecting if I wake in the night. Very lightweight and stylish too.

Two years ago, I bought one of those cheap £29.99 "fitness watches" from China. OK they work (as a watch) and the pulse is fairly accurate but the distances tracked are way out (not GPS) In addition , I could not see the small face in anything other than darkness.I needed a watch so I could keep an eye on my pace and time and distance without keep getting my phone out and looking at Strava so I bought a Garmin 45.My aim concern being I need reading glasses, was being able to see the numbers on the go. I can confirm they are nice a big on the always on display.The best thing is the App. So much data is available. The sleep tracker seems accurate, heart rate also. The GPS is more accurate than Strava in my opinion.There are many features that I haven't even begun to use yet.The only question is why do people pay £200+ more for a more expensive Garmin?Update: The answer perhaps is the battery is rubbish. On a 3 hour run it drained 80% from full charge.It even drains 20% syncing with the phone app!One thing for sure, it would never last 7 days as claimed!

Excellent watch, easy to use, very versatile and reliable.

Just as good as the old Forerunner 235 in my opinion: Great functionality and now nice and light / less bulky on my wrist than earlier models. Lovely combination of features of more advanced models along with their form and value of the earlier ‘entry level’ forerunner. Link up to GPS has been frustratingly slow once or twice but apart from that this is perfect for run tracking.

The Forerunner 45 is not the most sophisticated watch (but neither is it the most exoensive(great if you're on a budget)). All the basics are there eg steps, activity tracking, sleep etc. Battery life is excellent. Strap is soft silicone so comfortable for extended wear.

Good watch, gets knocked about alot and is still holding up well, have been using it everyday for 6 months now. The GPRS is not the best as it never seems to find a connection tho.

Simple to setup and use, nice general watch, Excellent fitness tracking along with excellent battery life.