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Garmin Forerunner 205

Garmin Forerunner 205
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alaScore 75

1922 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1922 reviews of Garmin Forerunner 205. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and size. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably, but many are less positive about the image quality. There are some mixed reviews about the portability.

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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 205 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Forerunner 205

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 149 user reviews of Garmin Forerunner 205 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. Opinions about the comfort and portability are generally positive. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably. Views are divided on the design, while some have doubts about the reliability.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Forerunner 205

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1446 user reviews of Garmin Forerunner 205 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and size. The price and performance are also appreciated, but many are less positive about the image quality and portability.

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

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Scott Martin (gpslodge.com)

Review: Garmin Forerunner 205 Review by GPS Lodge

 

Garmin introduced the Forerunner 205 and Forerunner 305 this past January at the CES show, as a big improvement to the category changing Forerunner 101, 201 and 301 personal training aids. With the Forerunner 201 and Forerunner 301 on the market, one...

Apr, 2006
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Expert review by : Scott Martin (gpslodge.com)

GPS Review: Garmin Forerunner 205 Arrives for Review at the GPS Lodge

 

The Garmin Forerunner 205 arrived for review today at the GPS Lodge, time to put the running shoes on. Garmin announced the upgrade to the popular Forerunner 201 and Forerunner 301 in January at the Consumer Electronics Show. The big change is the...

Mar, 2006
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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin Forerunner 205 Review

 

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Mar, 2006
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Expert review by (avecmobile.com)

Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS wrist sports watch

 

Wrist-mounted sports watch with GPS navigation and training software. Monitors speed, distance, pace, and calorie consumption for making your exercise more efficient. The Training Center software for PCs allows you to analyze your workout. Weight: 2.72...

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

GARMIN Forerunner 205 1.5" GPS Receiver

 

I really enjoy the actual physical functions of the GPS unit itself, but the software and website could use a bit of work.

Great device, easy to use. Battery seems to last long enough for everything I've thrown at it. Would probably run down if I took it hiking for a few days. Accurate to an almost-creepy level

Occasional problem sending data to my computer, as well as the garmin.connect website. I wish that the garmin.connect website was a little bit easier to use and had some features found in the Nike+ web site. Also, the data from the device is a large...

Sep, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

great deal & received it in 3 days

 

I've had the Forerunner 305 for a little more than 2 years and have never had any problems with my unit, and absolutely love it. Got the 205 for my wife because she didn't care for the heartrate monitor functions, and she loves it. It's great for...

Great for logging miles/times/pace, etc. if you are training. Love that you can see your runs on a Google Map via Garmin Connect, and also see stats broken down on charts

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Jun, 2009
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Consumer review (dell.com)

A good buy

 

It pushes me to go beyond my limits and just when i think i reached my limit it motivates me to go farther

The workout program software has a bit of a learning curve but it's quite handy especially mapping the route you took during your workout

Sep, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great workout

 

Took a little adjustment from the the 101 I used before hand, but once I knew the nuances, I love this gizmo. Works great for all my runs, and being able to see chart my entire run for speed trends has improved my running. The included software alone...

Long battery life, firmware upgades, loads runs into Google Earth!

Wish you would get distance alerts while using virtual buddy

May, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

GPS for all

 

This is helping me push myself a little harder when hiking trying to beat my previous times.

Excellent for keeping track of your workouts be it hiking, biking or jogging.

A lot slower to pick up the satellite signal than advertised but once it does, it holds it.

Nov, 2007
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

FORERUNNER 205 GPS WRIST WATCH

 

Overall a great product.

Great signal strength - even in treed areas. Great features and display options. Freedom to run anywhere and know how far you went and your place over different parts of your run.

A little uncomfortable to wear. Buttons could be more responsive.

Aug, 2007
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