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Garmin Foretrex 401

Garmin Foretrex 401
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alaScore 82

529 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 529 reviews of Garmin Foretrex 401. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Opinions about the route planning and size are on the whole positive. The maps and performance are also mentioned favorably, but the reliability and price get mixed reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Foretrex 401 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Foretrex 401

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 111 user reviews of Garmin Foretrex 401 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk.

94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Foretrex 401

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 258 user reviews of Garmin Foretrex 401 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Comments about the route planning and size are overall positive. The maps and performance are also appreciated. Views about the reliability and price are different.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin Foretrex 401

 

The Garmin Foretrex 401 is a bit unusual. This wrist-mounted unit isn't a full-fledged sportswatch, nor does it have the feature set found in some of the nicer handheld GPS receivers. It's probably best suited for folks wanting to minimize the weight...

Feb, 2010
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Garmin Foretrex 401

 

The Garmin Foretrex 401 is a GPS tracker for the extreme sportster. It combines a high-sensitivity waterproof GPS receiver, electronic compass and barometric altimeter into a lightweight device. To share data easily, you can connect Foretrex to your...

Oct, 2009
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good concept, poor satellite link

 

I think this unit should also have a way to use the ant-pod for training, it will be also nice to be able to monitor pace on each mile / whatever pre-set distance.

Easy to set up, easy to use, easy to view, easy to review

VERY poor satellite signal time, I mean, 20 minutes to get a signal in open area!? Come on, my car GPS gets signal in less than 10 sec. My buds all have this unit and used in Iraq and other countries, they love it and told me that I got a lemon. Who knows

Nov, 2010
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

The best watch-style GPS available

 

Watch style GPS units have come a long way since the Casio Pathfinder released in 2000. There are several models on the market now, but most are just for fitness and don't provide any serious GPS functionality; I don't consider anything a proper GPS...

Very compact, decent build quality, customisable, runs off AAA's

Some small firmware issues, no NMEA (or similar) output

Dec, 2010
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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Good basic versatile pocket-size GPS

 

ed/damaged/killed about six supposedly purpose-built cycle computers. The Foretrex is easy to use, responds quickly and, in addition to providing speed, time and distance information, has the bonus of GPS functions as well as altimeter, barometer and...

Verstatile, takes AAA batteries, good battery life, easy to use, acquires satellites fast

Strap design could be imporoved and made more versatile

Jan, 2013
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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Good basic versatile pocket-size GPS

 

Well featured basic GPS. As far as I'm concerned, mapping GPS units in pocket-sized packages are a waste of time - the maps are far too small to be of any use and if you want a pocket GPS for hiking, cycling etc, this is the type of device you should...

Verstatile, takes AAA batteries, good battery life, easy to use, acquires satellites fast

Strap design could be imporoved and made more versatile

Jan, 2013
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