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Garmin Forerunner 301

Garmin Forerunner 301
alaScore 78

755 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 755 reviews of Garmin Forerunner 301. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the size and price. The screen and performance are also appreciated. There are some mixed opinions about the reliability, and some have doubts about the durability.

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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 301 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Forerunner 301

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 user reviews of Garmin Forerunner 301 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and screen. The price and performance also get good feedback, whereas there are some critical reviews about the route planning and size.

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size, route planning

97% 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 301

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 602 user reviews of Garmin Forerunner 301 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size and price. The screen and performance are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed opinions about the memory and reliability, while there are some less positive comments about the durability.

usability, performance, screen, price, size

durability

86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : PCMag Staff (pcmag.com)

Garmin Forerunner 301

 

When you're out running, you shouldn't lose track of where you're going.

When you're out running, you shouldn't lose track of where you're going. That can be tough, though, when you hit the sidewalk in a new town. The Garmin Forerunner 301 is more than just a heart-rate monitor: It also tracks distance, speed, pace, and...

Dec, 2005

Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Garmin Geko 301

 

If you're looking for an inexpensive, no-frills weatherproof handheld GPS unit, the Geko 301 makes an excellent choice. It has all the features you really need for basic navigation, and its light weight and small size make it very portable. The unit...

12 channel GPS receiverWaterproofHigh contrast displaySmall and lightweight

Outdated serial interface to PC

The Garmin Geko 301 is a very capable and inexpensive handheld GPS unit...

Nov, 2009

Expert review by (gpstekreviews.com)

Garmin Forerunner 301, 201 and 101 Wristband GPS Fitness Training Aids

 

Garminâ'"s Forerunner 301, 201 and 101 are compact wristband GPS personal training devices sharing mostly identical features. While not as attractive as the more wristwatch like form factor Garmin Forerunner 305 and 205, those serious about their...

Nov, 2007

Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin Forerunner 301 Review

 

Now I go at outdoor activities fairly aggressively, but I consider myself an explorer, not an athelete in training. And while the Forerunner was a lot of fun, it is best suited for those wanting to track their heart rate and performance. It is not a...

Nov, 2005

Expert review by : Consumer Electronics Net (consumerelectronicsnet.com)

Wrist unit shows you where you've been, how fast you're going and how hard you're working

 
Sep, 2005

Expert review by : Oleg Brodskiy (geek.com)

Mini-Review: Garmin Forerunner 301 Wrist-Top GPS/heart rate monitor

 

I do a bit of running, but was sick for the month I had the Garmin Forerunner 301 to review; so, I had my fitness buff coworker, Morgan Fanberg from the Fanberg Report, give it a go, and he was quite impressed with it. The Garmin Forerunner 301 on my

Jun, 2005

Expert review by (avecmobile.com)

Garmin Geko 301 GPS receiver

 

The Garmin Geko 301 is one of the smallest and lightest GPS navigation devices that still comes with plenty of features, decent memory capacity and is easy to use. The unit can't show maps, but it lets you plan your route, shows you the direction to...

Value for money: The Garmin Geko 301 is very good value when you want a small and light, yet feature-packed GPS unit.

Expert review by (avecmobile.com)

Garmin Forerunner 301 heart rate monitor

 

The Garmin Forerunner 301 is a heart rate monitor that keeps joggers, hikers and cyclists on the right track with its built-in GPS navigator. Data from the heart rate monitor can be transferred to a PC where you can analyze your workout session and...

Value for money: If you want a heart rate monitor, GPS navigator and simple weight management in one product, Garmin Forerunner 301 is good value. If you need a better heart rate monitor, or a better GPS navigator, check out products from, for...

Expert review by (goodgearguide.com.au)

Garmin Geko 301

 
Jun, 2008

Expert review by : Riyad Emeran (trustedreviews.com)

Garmin Forerunner 301

 

Garmin shows that GPS isn't just for avoiding the congestion charge. If you're into endurance sports, you need one of these babies.

Garmin has put its GPS expertise to good use with the Forerunner 301. This is a great little unit that rolls, speed, distance, stopwatch and heart rate functionality into one well integrated package. If you want to be able to judge your performance no...

Aug, 2010

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