Garmin Forerunner 405

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2393 reviews of Garmin Forerunner 405. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and size. The price and performance are also appreciated. Many are less positive about the water proof and reliability, and views about the image quality and battery are different.

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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 405 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Forerunner 405

alaTest has collected and analyzed 402 user reviews of Garmin Forerunner 405 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the performance and design. The size and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are critical about the software and reliability.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Forerunner 405

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1377 user reviews of Garmin Forerunner 405 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and size are on the whole positive. The price and performance are also appreciated. There are some less positive views about the water proof and reliability. Comments about the image quality and battery are mixed.

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reliability, water proof

69% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

Garmin Forerunner 405

The Forerunner 405 provides a wealth of facilities to help you monitor and guide your fitness training.

Once past the initial stage of learning, Garmin's Forerunner 405 provides a wealth of facilities to help you monitor and guide your fitness training on foot or bike. The Qstarz BT-Q2000 offers similar route tracking and pace capabilities for a lot...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Garmin Forerunner 405

The Garmin Forerunner series has long been a firm favourite with athletes, with a strong fan base in runners and triathletes. The combination of heart rate monitor with GPS functions providing all the information you need to accurately monitor and...

Compact design, reliably hangs on to GPS and HRM signals, touch bezel and button combination works well

No software provided, price

Having been a fan of previous Forerunner models, the 405 certainly delivers enough to get excited about. The new form factor being is the most significant development here – whilst still chunky, you don’t feel as though you have a massive lump on your...

Aug, 2008

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Garmin Forerunner 405 review

Garmin's flagship GPS watch combines fitness data and basic navigation without looking too geeky to wear to the pub

Looks great for a training tool and works well, but not the easiest to use when you’re hot and bothered

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : David Price (techadvisor.co.uk)

Garmin Forerunner 405 review

The top model in Garmin's Forerunner range of fitness watches, the 405 features GPS and a wireless heart-rate monitor – an optional extra, included in the Amazon.co.uk price list. It offers an impressive range of workout types, wrapped up in a neat,...

The Garmin Forerunner 405 is a robust, good-looking and fully featured device, but it’s expensive and quite hard to use.

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Garmin Forerunner 405

Garmin Forerunner 405 is a GPS-enabled sports watch that tracks down your training activities. Great for tempo and long runs, speed drills. Its training features can monitor distance, time, pace, calories including your heart rate if it is matched with...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Tanya (gaj-it.com)

Review: Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS – Take it for a Run

Overview: Gadgets don't always have to be about sitting at home making the world come to you, they can also help get you out of your seat and do something active. The latest Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS, takes gadgetry out of the home and even out of the...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : David Price (techworld.com)

Garmin Forerunner 405 review

The top model in Garmin's Forerunner range of fitness watches, the 405 features GPS and a wireless heart-rate monitor.

The Garmin Forerunner 405 is a robust, good-looking and fully featured device, but it's expensive and quite hard to use.

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Mat Honan (wired.com)

Review: Garmin Forerunner 405

For the athlete who wants an all-in-one device, this wrist-top racer is it. Garmin shrank the GPS receiver to fit into what looks like a...

User-friendly online software with integrated Google Maps and enough graphs for a PowerPoint presentation. Built-in GPS means no extra pods needed. Tracks routes so you’ll never get lost again

Plasticky heart-rate monitor strap is uncomfortable. Poor satellite reception on overcast days shortchanged our speed and distance. Sorry, triathletes: It’s still not sealed for swimming

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Rossi Fernandes (tech.firstpost.com)

Garmin Forerunner 405CX Review

There are a whole bunch of gadgets and gizmos designed specifically for sports and fitness freaks, that lie ...

The Forerunner 405CX sells for an MRP of Rs. 21,675 in India, while you’re likely to find it for roughly Rs. 19,097 in the market. It’s a tad expensive, but it’s well worth your money. It’s not our complaint, though. While the watch itself offers a lot...

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : Debasis Das (brighthub.com)

A Garmin Forerunner 405 Review

The Garmin Forerunner 405 is a good training device for long distance sports activities. This watch combines a GPS receiver with a training aid. Read on for a full review.

Aug, 2010

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