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Garmin Forerunner 220

Garmin Forerunner 220
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alaScore 81

1706 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1706 reviews of Garmin Forerunner 220. 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. Reviews about the price and size are on the whole positive. The portability and performance also get good feedback. The apps and touch screen get critical views.

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

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Forerunner 220

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 348 user reviews of Garmin Forerunner 220 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the size and design are overall positive. The performance and price also get good feedback, whereas some have doubts about the image quality and reliability.

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95% 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 220

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 799 user reviews of Garmin Forerunner 220 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 products in the same category on Amazon.com. Views about the battery and price are overall positive. The performance and portability are also mentioned favorably. There are some critical opinions about the apps and touch screen, and views are divided on the reliability.

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touch screen, apps

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

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : matthew miller (zdnet.com)

Garmin Forerunner 15 and 220 reviews: Lightweight and powerful fitness and life tracking

 

Garmin recently rolled out updates to its low and mid-range line of fitness watches. One integrates life tracking while the other adds smartphone connectivity.

I really like the idea behind the Garmin Forerunner 15 and I think it was a good move for Garmin to make the product. However, I am disappointed in the lack of Bluetooth to sync to my phone; a feature that you can find in their Vivofit and other...

Jul, 2014
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Expert review by : Mike Prospero (tomsguide.com)

Garmin Forerunner 220 Review

 

The $249 Garmin Forerunner 220 not only records many of the metrics that are most important for runners, but also can sync wirelessly and connect with an external heart monitor. Overall, it's an excellent running companion.

Syncs via Bluetooth ; Bright, easy-to-read display ; Connects with heart rate monitor ; Water resistant

App doesn't convert miles into steps ; Bluetooth syncing can occasionally be finicky

The Garmin Forerunner 220 is a very capable midpriced GPS watch for runners that syncs workouts with your smartphone.

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by : Brent Rose , Gawker Media (gizmodo.in)

Garmin Forerunner 220 Review: Solid Running Watch With a Pretty Face

 

Garmin has been at this running-watch thing for a while. Most recently, the Forerunner 10 was the company's best attempt at a simple, easy-to-read watch, but,

Probably: the Forerunner 220 is a great-looking watch that packs in some great features and is very easy to use. That said, however, because the watch costs $250, there are some things to consider. For example, while we'd definitely say this is a...

Feb, 2014
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Garmin FORERUNNER 220

 

Easy to charge Easy to use Easy to connect to computer and/or iphone to upload data Very quick GPS connection

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Oct, 2015
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Garmin Forerunner 220

 

Love it. Wish it had a pedometer included

Jul, 2015
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Garmin Forerunner 220

 

Lightweight and packed with features. Locks on to the GPS signal quickly and the battery life is impressive.

The GPS automatically turns on every time you enter the menu. Would prefer it to come on only when I start a run (to preserve battery life).

Jun, 2015
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Garmin FORERUNNER 220

 

Comfortable size to wear, is also an attractive and accurate watch to wear when not training.

Mar, 2015
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Garmin FORERUNNER 220

 

Does exactly what it's meant to do Was extremely cheap!

Nothing bad so far, GPS sometimes misses the rout by a little

Nov, 2014
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Garmin FORERUNNER 220

 

Nice and light on your wrist and looks good too the Bluetooth link with a smart phone is a great feature too!

I'm a keen cyclist too and have a bike sensor which isn't compatable even though it's a garmin one :-( why let you pair a foot pod but not a bike sensor???

Nov, 2014
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Garmin FORERUNNER 220

 

Great colour, good sized strap for my small wrist and clear info of what I want whilst running.

Oct, 2014
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