And although this and the watch’s plastic bezel clearly mark it out as a sports watch, the design is understated enough that you can wear it anywhere without worrying about it drawing unwanted attention.Īccurate distance tracking is provided by GPS, GLONASS and Galileo satellites, and I found Garmin’s Elevate optical heart-rate sensor to be reliably accurate as well, especially since the small design of the Forerunner 245 makes it easy to achieve a snug fit on your wrist. The silicone band included with the Forerunner 245 can be swapped out for Garmin’s other 20mm quick release bands. The Forerunner 245 holds its own here by virtue of the impressive sports tracking it offers, but it’s the Music variant that really stands out, because no other watch under £300 matches its unique combination of features. The Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 245 Music cost £250 and £300 respectively, putting them in a hotly contested mid-range bracket that includes many excellent sports watches. Garmin Forerunner 245/245 Music review: Price and competition In terms of Garmin’s Forerunner line-up, the Forerunner 245 is a big step up from the Forerunner 45 and only a small step down from the Forerunner 645, the latter offering a more appealing design as well as a couple of extra features such as a barometric altimeter.
These new features exist on both the regular Forerunner 245 and the Forerunner 245 Music, which also adds music playback for an additional £50. The main highlights include more in-depth training analysis, new sports modes (including swimming and strength workouts) and on-the-go running technique analysis (when using a compatible footpod). In particular, the Forerunner 245 has a lighter, more attractive design, but it also boasts improved battery life and a raft of new activities and sports-tracking features. READ NEXT: Garmin Forerunner 45 review Garmin Forerunner 245/245 Music review: What you need to knowĬonsidering the Forerunner 235 launched four years ago, it’s no surprise the new model is full of major upgrades compared to its predecessor. To find out what makes this one of the most compelling sports wearables right now, read on. There are cheaper alternatives, but only if you can live without music playback and such in-depth sports tracking. Whether you opt for the music variant or not, there is arguably no more complete GPS watch available for less than £300. However, the company stuck with its tried-and-tested strategy of trickling down features from more expensive wearables, and the result is a device that delivers practically all the tracking and training analysis of a high-end running watch. Garmin faced a tricky task with the Forerunner 245, which replaces one of its most popular running watches, the Forerunner 235.
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