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Garmin Forerunner 405 review

  • Price Paid:$315.00
  • User rating:
    (4.7)
  • Would buy again from this company: Yes
  • Used product for: 9 months
  • # of logged workouts:

"I love my 405 and train with it all the time, on the bike and while running."louiskie

(5)

Ease of installation

I didn't have any trouble installing it. The bezel takes a little (like 10 mins) getting used to but they have a set of "lessons" you can take to help you through it and familiarize yourself.

(5)

Ease of use

Once you are used to it its very easy to use.

(4)

Quality of Construction

My bezel is looking a little worn after almost a year. It is not a problem but looks a little scuffed up. So it gets a 4, not a 5.

(5)

Fit

Fits my normal sized wrist just fine. If you have an abnormally large or small wrist the strap might not work for you.

(5)

Comfort

Fits like a watch. 'nuf said.

(4)

Adjustability

It is what it is...not a lot you can change with it.

(4)

Value

I'd prefer it to be cheaper but still worth it.

(5)

Appearance

Hey, I like it and it is 1000X nicer looking than the 305. I actually wear it around like a watch during the day.

(5)

Performance

Love it. Very accurate (except instant speed in wooded areas).

Strengths

Overall distance is spot on with the 405. I love the fact that, unlike other Garmins, you can actually wear it around when you are NOT exercising. I have heard lots of people say they prefer the 305, but IMO this is a far better, more versatile WATCH (not computer strapped to your wrist). Advantage over sport watches that need a foot pod is that this doesn't. Silly as that may seem, I have several pairs of running shoes (home, work, etc.) and would need several foot pods. Plus you have to calibrate foot pods. I love the GPS and find that having it beep every mile helps me pace appropriately and gives great feedback during a workout.

Weakness

Not waterproof. Bezel can be a little twitchy. Maybe a little pricy still.

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Buyers clubForerunner 405
  • 45 people use
  • 832 workouts logged
  • 23230.79 miles / 2741.08 hours logged