Garmin Forerunner 610

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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1651 reviews of Garmin Forerunner 610. 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 are impressed by the screen and size. The design and performance also get good opinions. There are some mixed comments about the price, while some have doubts about the portability and reliability.

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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 610 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Forerunner 610

alaTest has collected and analyzed 180 user reviews of Garmin Forerunner 610 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, 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 portability and performance. The design and reliability are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are less positive about the durability and size. Opinions about the screen and price are different.

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83% 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 Forerunner 610

alaTest has collected and analyzed 766 user reviews of Garmin Forerunner 610 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, 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 durability and design. The price and performance also get good feedback. There are some mixed comments about the software. Many are less positive about the portability and reliability.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Cliff Jones (trustedreviews.com)

Garmin Forerunner 610

Garmin's new flagship GPS sport watch sets a pace and breaks away from the pack.

Advanced features ; Resistive touchscreen ; Alarm clock and vibrate alert

Long charging time ; Not fully waterproof ; Expensive

The Garmin Forerunner 610 is an outstanding device. It’s versatile, responsive, accurate and well-designed. It’s not just the big things like how it’s packed with features, and the way they are accessed and arranged in such a logical way. Small details...

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : Matt Hanson (techradar.com)

Garmin Forerunner 610 review

A feature-packed GPS watch to help you run

Nice design ; Compact ; Great touchscreen ; Good GPS integration ; Fitness and training features

Very expensive

This is the perfect watch to wear when running, working out at the gym or riding your bike, with a load of features for tracking your workouts. Its rain, sweat and water proof and has a touchscreen that's easy to use. If you're a seasoned runner, or...

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (techadvisor.co.uk)

Garmin Forerunner 610 GPS Watch Review

The Garmin Forerunner 610 is a watch with a built-in GPS and a huge range of data logging capabilities

Garmin's Forerunner 610 is pricy but if you're a serious athlete we can definitely see its value. It's able to track and store a huge range of workout metrics in combination with the bundled heart-rate monitor, and includes software to monitor your...

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (techadvisor.co.uk)

Garmin Forerunner 610 review

The Garmin Forerunner 610 is a watch with a built-in GPS and a huge range of data logging capabilities - it's designed to be an all-in-one tool for anyone looking to track their workouts or fitness routines. We can't think of anything workout-wise...

The Garmin Forerunner 610 is a watch that’s filled with useful features and statistics-tracking gizmos. If you’re the kind of person that wants to find out every last detail about their exercise routine - why it is you slow down on that hill, or where...

Jun, 2011

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Reddot design award winner 2010!

Expert review by : reddot (red-dot.de (UK))

Garmin Forerunner 610 GPS Running Watch

The characteristic feature of this GPS running watch is the highly responsive touchscreen embedded flush to the slim, sportive, and elegant shell. A matte-silver, black-gloss finish complements the device's high-grade appeal. Inductive charging and...

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Expert review by : Mike Joubert (techsmart.co.za)

Garmin Forerunner 610 GPS watch

Getting serious about your training regime? Garmin's touchscreen Forerunner 610 might just be the GPS watch you're looking for.

Touchscreen makes working the watch a pleasure, HRM better integrated, lots of functionality.

Touchscreen not always that sensitive, have to download Garmin Training for offline use, not the easiest process to get everything running on the PC.

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Garmin Forerunner 610 GPS watch

Garmin Forerunner 610 review: A GPS watch aimed at the fitness junkie

Looks like a normal watch, albeit a bulky one ; Huge range of workout features integrated ; GPS works accurately and stores plenty of data

Battery life is limited to eight hours of exercise ; Not waterproof (so no swimming) ; Touchscreen isn't great

Jun, 2011

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Garmin Forerunner Review

The Garmin Forerunner is a different take on the recreational GPS. Rather than being housed in a handheld unit, this GPS is a watch. Since you can just strap it onto your wrist and go, this GPS is good for the most active users.

The Garmin Forerunner is a recreational GPS in the form of a watch. It focuses on fitness features like tracking your heart rate, pace and total distance. It has an accelerometer and connects with many devices – it even has its own app. It can help you...

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Siobhan Keogh (pcworld.co.nz)

Reviews: Garmin Forerunner 610

The Garmin Forerunner 610 is, at its most basic, just like any other modern fitness watch. You strap it to your wrist, press a button, wait for it to detect GPS satellites, and away you go on your run, or walk, or bike.

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Mat Honan (gizmodo.com.au)

Garmin Forerunner 610 Runs Fast But Touched Me In A Bad Place

Getting into shape is hard! A good gadget can distract you from the drudgery of exercise. Like the Forerunner 610, a shiny and impressive watch to mak...

Jul, 2011

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