Garmin Forerunner 45S
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Product Highlights
- Supports Garmin Coach training plans with GPS, fitness tracker, heart rate monitor, and music player.
- Compact running watch with wrist-based heart rate and GPS tracking for pace, distance, and intervals.
- Free Garmin Coach plans provide expert, personalized coaching on your wrist.
- Smart notifications, live tracking, and music controls via connected smartphone.
- Safety features include incident detection and real-time location sharing with emergency contacts.
- Sports apps for various activities and up to 7 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
The Forerunner 45S is a smaller-sized GPS running watch designed for all-day wear. It offers essential running features, including wrist-based heart rate monitoring and GPS to track pace, distance, and intervals. Compatible with Garmin Coach training plans, it provides personalized coaching directly to your wrist. The watch also includes smart notifications, music controls, live tracking, and safety features like incident detection and real-time location sharing. It supports various sports apps and offers up to 7 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and 14 hours in GPS mode.
Pros
- Accurate heart rate and GPS tracking.
- Supports personalized Garmin Coach plans.
- Smart notifications and music controls.
Cons
- Touch screens are overrated; buttons preferred.
- Fall protection feature may not always be reliable.
- Limited compatibility with non-Garmin devices.
- Initial setup can be complex.
