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Garmin Forerunner 205

Garmin Forerunner 205
alaScore 75

1922 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1922 reviews of Garmin Forerunner 205. 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. Views about the reliability and size are generally positive. The price and performance are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the image quality. Views are divided on the portability.

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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 205 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Forerunner 205

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 149 user reviews of Garmin Forerunner 205 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the comfort and portability are generally positive. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the reliability. Comments are divided on the design.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Forerunner 205

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1446 user reviews of Garmin Forerunner 205 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, 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 reliability and size. The price and performance are also appreciated, but there are some less positive comments about the image quality and portability.

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portability, image quality

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

May, 2024

Expert review by : Scott Martin (gpslodge.com)

Review: Garmin Forerunner 205 Review by GPS Lodge

 

Garmin introduced the Forerunner 205 and Forerunner 305 this past January at the CES show, as a big improvement to the category changing Forerunner 101, 201 and 301 personal training aids. With the Forerunner 201 and Forerunner 301 on the market, one...

Apr, 2006

Expert review by : Scott Martin (gpslodge.com)

GPS Review: Garmin Forerunner 205 Arrives for Review at the GPS Lodge

 

The Garmin Forerunner 205 arrived for review today at the GPS Lodge, time to put the running shoes on. Garmin announced the upgrade to the popular Forerunner 201 and Forerunner 301 in January at the Consumer Electronics Show. The big change is the...

Mar, 2006

Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin Forerunner 205 Review

 

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Mar, 2006

Expert review by (avecmobile.com)

Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS wrist sports watch

 

Wrist-mounted sports watch with GPS navigation and training software. Monitors speed, distance, pace, and calorie consumption for making your exercise more efficient. The Training Center software for PCs allows you to analyze your workout. Weight: 2.72...

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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Excellent purchase

 

Brilliant watch with everything you need for running and easy to use

Jul, 2011

Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS Running Watch

 

Only been running for a year and didn't want to get bogged doen with jargon. The Garmin Forerunner 205 is extremely easy to use and simple to set up. Does exactly what it says on the tin !

Feb, 2011

Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

FAB!!!!

 

I bought this for my husband who is an avid runner, he thinks it's great, easy to follow instructions, comfortable to wear, good online support, telephone support which is free.

Jan, 2011

Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Good purchase

 

Very good product, easy to download info. Even my wifes started running now and she uses it. The virtual partner helps you go that bit faster trying to beat it.

Aug, 2010

Consumer review (newegg.com)

GARMIN Forerunner 205 1.5" GPS Receiver

 

I really enjoy the actual physical functions of the GPS unit itself, but the software and website could use a bit of work.

Great device, easy to use. Battery seems to last long enough for everything I've thrown at it. Would probably run down if I took it hiking for a few days. Accurate to an almost-creepy level

Occasional problem sending data to my computer, as well as the garmin.connect website. I wish that the garmin.connect website was a little bit easier to use and had some features found in the Nike+ web site. Also, the data from the device is a large...

Sep, 2010

Consumer review (newegg.com)

great deal & received it in 3 days

 

I've had the Forerunner 305 for a little more than 2 years and have never had any problems with my unit, and absolutely love it. Got the 205 for my wife because she didn't care for the heartrate monitor functions, and she loves it. It's great for...

Great for logging miles/times/pace, etc. if you are training. Love that you can see your runs on a Google Map via Garmin Connect, and also see stats broken down on charts

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Jun, 2009

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