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Garmin Forerunner 201

Garmin Forerunner 201
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alaScore 74

790 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 790 reviews of Garmin Forerunner 201. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and screen. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed views about the reliability. Many are negative about the portability and 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 201 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 74/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Forerunner 201

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 746 user reviews of Garmin Forerunner 201 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, 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 design and screen. The price and performance also get good comments. There are mixed comments on the size and reliability, while many are critical about the durability.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Rebecca Viksnins (cnet.com)

Garmin Forerunner 201 review

 

Garmin Forerunner 201

Lightweight and waterproof; stores up to 5,000 laps in its memory; offers tons of customizable settings; includes software that allows you to download training data to a PC.

Frequently loses GPS signals; no heart-rate monitor; occasionally reads altitude and pace incorrectly; uses a serial connection instead of USB.

If it weren't for a few performance blips, this feature-packed personal trainer with built-in GPS would be a must-have for runners, cyclists, and outdoor sports junkies.

Jun, 2004
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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin Forerunner 201 Review

 

UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For more current recommendations, please refer to our GPS for runners post. Awhile back I reviewed the Forerunner 301. Today we're going to look at its little brother, the Garmin Forerunner 201. Basically the...

Nov, 2005
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Expert review by : Scott Martin (gpslodge.com)

GPS Review: Garmin Forerunner 201 - Overview

 

is to bring the GPS technology with you while you are out running, hiking, on the water training, or biking. It is more to measure where you went versus where you are going - which is OK, but keep this in mind as you consider it. Overall, the concept...

Jul, 2005
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Expert review by : GPS Lodge (gpslodge.com)

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Jul, 2005
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"I've used this for years"

 

I really like my 201, and I won't replace it until it dies. But I would have thought that the price would have come down a bit since I bought mine.

Totally reliable. The battery is still like new, and doesn't drain when I put it in storage for a few months. The display and buttons are a little bit bigger than most. Screen can be illuminated. Good handlebar mount.

Much bigger than most others, so better suited to cycling than running. GPS altitude readings are consistent, but generally accurate to 25 feet (On one stretch of my ride by the ocean it always tells me I'm 12-15 feet below sea level).

Jan, 2012
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Consumer review (dell.com)

Great Running Companion

 

I've been using the Forerunner 201 for over 5 years and it does a great job of giving pace and distance covered for each run. It also provides a history of your running sessions. The history can be downloaded to your computer via the supplied cable and...

It takes several minutes for the device to acquire GPS satelitte signals. Typically, I turn it on and set it outside a few minutes before my run to allow it to capture the GPS satelitte info

Jun, 2008
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Consumer review (dell.com)

Mothers day gift

 

Has lots of functions that can push you in your workouts. Can be used with walking running biking and driving

sometimes loses signal if under alot of trees. So many fucntions it takes time to learn to use all of them

May, 2007
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Consumer review (dell.com)

Mothers day gift

 

Has lots of functions that can push you in your workouts. Can be used with walking running biking and driving.

sometimes loses signal if under alot of trees. So many fucntions it takes time to learn to use all of them.

May, 2007
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Consumer review (dell.com)

Great Training Tool for Runners

 

You want to train for a race? This is a great and inexpensive tool to help you log in your miles fairly accurately (more accurate than a Nike + system). The 305 is more accurate and has a faster signal aquisition, and also $200 more.

Easy to figure your milage for running log.

Loses signal with light foliage overhead coverage (would expect it if it was dense trees or a tunnel)

May, 2007
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Consumer review (dell.com)

Great Training Tool for Runners

 

You want to train for a race? This is a great and inexpensive tool to help you log in your miles fairly accurately (more accurate than a Nike + system). The 305 is more accurate and has a faster signal aquisition, and also $200 more.

Easy to figure your milage for running log

Loses signal with light foliage overhead coverage (would expect it if it was dense trees or a tunnel)

May, 2007
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