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Garmin Forerunner 220

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User ratings:
40
4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
4
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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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Pros

  • Great and detailed reviews
  • it was easy to edit an activity
  • Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping

Cons

  • the prices are very expensive here
  • FR220 does not have a Virtual Partner feature
  • Garmin has not yet released the Android version

Key specs

  • 180, 180 px
  • no
  • yes
  • Men's, Women's
  • no
  • no
  • yes

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Garmin Forerunner 220 - Pros & Cons

Garmin Forerunner 220

Pros

  • Great and detailed reviews
  • it was easy to edit an activity
  • Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
  • accurate
  • good
  • and comfortable
  • works well if you keep a pretty steady pace
  • interesting reading as well as informative
  • It is good enought to hear and feel it during exercises
  • The user interface is incredibly quick and simple to navigate
  • The watch works perfectly on the run and in all other respects

Cons

  • the prices are very expensive here
  • FR220 does not have a Virtual Partner feature
  • Garmin has not yet released the Android version
  • lack of being able to load a training calendar/program
  • no ability to create additional sport modes
  • measure vertical oscillation nor ground contact time
  • The colors on the screen are a bit pale
  • slightly heavier
  • being 44 grams
  • The Bluetooth connection is a bit unstable as the watch keeps connecting and
  • distance

Garmin Forerunner 220 - Technical Overview

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50 m
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40.7 g

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Garmin Forerunner 220 - Full Specifications

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Display
Screen resolution180 x 180 px
Touchscreenno
Colour screenyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black,Red
  • Violet,White
Protection featuresWater resistant
Waterproof depth50
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Connectivity
Bluetoothno
GPSyes
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Dimensions
Gender
  • Men's
  • Women's
Width1.77 in
Depth1.77 in
Weight1.44 oz
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Features
Heart Rate Monitorno
Distance meterno
Calorie counteryes
ANT+yes
Alarmyes
Barometeryes
Date displayyes
Display lightyes
Pedometeryes
Speedometeryes
Vibration alarmyes
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Power
Battery typeBuilt-in
Battery life (running)10.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)42.0 day

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