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Garmin Forerunner 50

681 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (404)
price (202)
performance (42)
design (37)
size (32)

Negative
reliability (35)
image quality (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 681 reviews of Garmin Forerunner 50. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and performance. The design and price also get good comments. There are some mixed comments about the battery. Many are less positive about the image quality and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Garmin Forerunner 50 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 71/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Forerunner 50

alaTest has collected and analyzed 301 user reviews of Garmin Forerunner 50 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the software and performance are overall positive. The design and price are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the reliability. There are some mixed reviews about the battery.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Forerunner 50

alaTest has collected and analyzed 332 user reviews of Garmin Forerunner 50 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the portability and performance are overall positive. The size and price also get good feedback. Comments are divided on the battery. There are some less positive reviews about the image quality and reliability.

usability, price, size, performance, portability

reliability, image quality

70% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (tigergps.com)

happy feet

I vary pleased with the pod and watch. I chose to manually calibrate it, so I have it pretty accurate. And now I am not loosing my signal. I also find that my pace reading is more steady then that of my GPS. I am not getting a 11 min. pace when I now I...

Dec, 2007

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Consumer review (mysears.com)

Buyers Beware! This is only a stopwatch w/ HRM, NOT A GPS WATCH!

Aug, 2009

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Garmin Forerunner 50

AutoLap, AutoPause, Virtual Partner Software Included: Garmin Training Center Navigation Trip Computer: Trip timer, trip distance Built-in display Type: LCD Display Illumination: Yes Color Support: Monochrome Connections Connector Type: USB Battery...

Good

None

Mar, 2009

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Track workout performence with ease

My birthday, I got a Garmin Forerunner 50 as a gift. I've become a Garmin fan since then. I bought several other Garmin products and joined their community, it's a lot fun. In the old time, when I finish workout, I'd switch on computer and input what I...

Automatically sync with computer

Color and Design not so great

Oct, 2008

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Consumer review (radioshack.com)

Great Heart Rate Monitor

I love to use this product with the web account, that way I can plug the USB stick in anywhere and upload my data. I love that I can use it while I kayak, I am going to buy another just because I totally abuse the one I have. I kayak alot and swim with...

Big Screen, Compact, Data Auto Uploads to Web, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Strong Construction

No GPS

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review (radioshack.com)

AWESOME! THE BEST EVERR!!! A+++!!!

THIS IS A GREAT TOOL FROM GARMIN! ITS SOMETHING YOU WOULD EXPECT TO FIND IN A STORE THAT SELLS HIGH QUALITY TECHNOLOGY! OF COURSE RADIOSHACK IS THAT PLACE! SIMPLY AMAZING! THANKS RADIOSHACK!!!!

Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Great value for the money, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls

Non whatsoever

Mar, 2008

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Consumer review (expansys.com)

it's great,

Opened the packet, plugged it in, windows downloaded and installed the drivers. Job done! Works great with my ant+ scales, Very good price through expansys, fast delivery. Well happy.

Aug, 2011

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