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Garmin Forerunner 220 vs Garmin Forerunner 305

    Garmin Forerunner 220 Fitness Watch
    Garmin Forerunner 220
      Garmin Forerunner 305 Fitness Watch
      Garmin Forerunner 305
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      Editiorial reviews
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      4 editorial reviews
      The Garmin FR220 is the company’s latest mid-range (price-wise) running watch, which succeeds the older FR210 unit.  The FR210 carved out the mid-range niche, ahead of a slew of competitors that have followed in its footsteps.  But can Garmin jumpRead more
      Garmin Forerunner 220 (Smart Watch / Fitness Tracker): 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
      The Garmin Forerunner 220 is a very capable midpriced GPS watch for runners that syncs workouts with your smartphone.Read more
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      4 editorial reviews
      The Garmin Forerunner 305 is truly an amazing training tool and racing essential for any serious runner, as well as the weekend workout warrior. Whether you’re out pounding the pavement in theRead more
      The Forerunner is a data delight for outdoor fitness buffs, effortlessly tracking speed, distance, heart rate, and calorie counts, with presets for both running and cycling. The included training software works with PC or Mac, and you can upload workouts to the Web. The 305 provided the fastest fixes and most accurate location, speed, and […]Read more
      Garmin's second GPS device on test costs just £120, which is a good £30 less than any other, and half the price of the more expensive devices in the group. But that certainly doesn't mean it's shortRead more
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      User rating
      40
      4.2 out of 5
      40 user ratings
      5 stars
      		37 %
      4 stars
      		42 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      37
      4.2 out of 5
      37 user ratings
      5 stars
      		35 %
      4 stars
      		51 %
      3 stars
      		13 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Display

      Garmin Forerunner 220Garmin Forerunner 220
      Garmin Forerunner 305Garmin Forerunner 305
      Screen resolution180 x 180 px160 x 100 px
      Touchscreennono
      Colour screenyesno

      Dimensions

      Garmin Forerunner 220Garmin Forerunner 220
      Garmin Forerunner 305Garmin Forerunner 305
      Gender
      • Men's
      • Women's
      		Men's
      Width1.77 in2.1 in
      Depth1.77 in2.7 in
      Weight1.44 oz2.72 oz

      Design

      Garmin Forerunner 220Garmin Forerunner 220
      Garmin Forerunner 305Garmin Forerunner 305
      Colour of product
      • Black,Red
      • Violet,White
      • Black
      • Grey,Red
      • Red
      Protection featuresWater resistantWater resistant

      Features

      Garmin Forerunner 220Garmin Forerunner 220
      Garmin Forerunner 305Garmin Forerunner 305
      Heart Rate MonitornoBuilt-in
      Distance meternono
      Calorie counteryesyes
      ANT+yesyes
      Alarmyesyes
      Date displayyesyes
      Display lightyesyes
      Speedometeryesyes

      Connectivity

      Garmin Forerunner 220Garmin Forerunner 220
      Garmin Forerunner 305Garmin Forerunner 305
      Bluetoothnono
      GPSyesyes

      Power

      Garmin Forerunner 220Garmin Forerunner 220
      Garmin Forerunner 305Garmin Forerunner 305
      Battery typeBuilt-in
      Lithium-Ion
      Battery life (running)10.0 h10.0 h

      Pros & Cons

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