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Garmin Forerunner 230

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5 editorial reviews
The Garmin Forerunner 230 is about as standard a running watch as you're likely to find these days. Launched alongside the Forerunner 235 and Forerunner 630...Read more
It’s been almost exactly a month since Garmin announced their lineup of fall running watches, including three new units: The Forerunner 230, 235, and 630.  Each of those units replacing previous iterations of the FR220, 225, and 620.  The FR230Read more
Keeping track of your daily run or bike ride is an important ability to many athletes. With full capabilities to track distance, time, heart rate, and more, the Garmin Forerunner 230 and 235 give you the upper hand in your workout regime. With connected features that give you an in-depth look on your daily training, both of these watches make a great investment, but what can they really offer? Note: At no extra cost to you, we may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more. To get started, we’ll need to distinguish the difference between the two.Read more
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Pros

  • both watches are a fantastic representation on how far technology has come
  • quite impressed
  • Rhythm+ is awesome and extremely accurate and reliable

Cons

  • it s just a touch bit too variable
  • optical HR is still a poor solution
  • built-in HR sensor

Key specs

  • 215, 180 px
  • no
  • yes
  • Men's, Women's
  • no
  • no
  • yes

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Garmin Forerunner 230 - Pros & Cons

Garmin Forerunner 230

Pros

  • both watches are a fantastic representation on how far technology has come
  • quite impressed
  • Rhythm+ is awesome and extremely accurate and reliable
  • it works perfectly
  • compatible with the forerunner 235
  • it handled quite nicely
  • insight and info that DC Rainmaker provides
  • The GPS is super accurate and very quick to acquire satellites
  • Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
  • display
  • lightweight and race predictor for 235

Cons

  • it s just a touch bit too variable
  • optical HR is still a poor solution
  • built-in HR sensor
  • the 230 alerts are particularly horrendous
  • garmin would use oled screens
  • chest-strap heart rate monitor
  • Garmin included activity tracking
  • NOTE - this does not work with Bluetooth Smart
  • built-in optical heart rate monitor
  • The screens ARE limited compared to some other devices
  • sluggish synchronisation

Garmin Forerunner 230 - Technical Overview

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50 m
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41 g

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Garmin Forerunner 230 - Full Specifications

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Display
Screen resolution215 x 180 px
Touchscreenno
Colour screenyes
Backlightyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Yellow
  • Purple,White
Protection featuresWater resistant
Waterproof depth50
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Connectivity
Bluetoothno
Bluetooth version4.0
GLONASSyes
GPSyes
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Dimensions
Gender
  • Men's
  • Women's
Width1.81 in
Depth0.51 in
Weight1.45 oz
Thickness0.46 in
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Features
Heart Rate Monitorno
Distance meteryes
Calorie counteryes
ANT+yes
Alarmyes
Compassno
Date displayyes
Display lightyes
Pedometeryes
Sleep readingyes
Speedometeryes
Stopwatchyes
Temperature sensoryes
Timeryes
Vibration alarmyes
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Power
Battery typeBuilt-in
Battery life (running)16.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)35.0 day

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Garmin Forerunner 230 Garmin - Editorial Reviews (5)

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Garmin Forerunner 230 ​Garmin Forerunner 230 review
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Wareable
Published: 21.04.2016
​Garmin Forerunner 230 review
3.5

The Garmin Forerunner 230 is about as standard a running watch as you're likely to find these days. Launched alongside the Forerunner 235 and Forerunner 630...

Garmin Forerunner 230 Garmin Forerunner 230 & 235 In-Depth Review
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DC Rainmaker
Published: 25.11.2015
Garmin Forerunner 230 & 235 In-Depth Review

It’s been almost exactly a month since Garmin announced their lineup of fall running watches, including three new units: The Forerunner 230, 235, and 630.  Each of those units replacing previous iterations of the FR220, 225, and 620.  The FR230

Garmin Forerunner 230 Garmin Forerunner 230 & 235 Review - Nerd Techy
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nerdtechy.com
Published: 30.11.2015
Garmin Forerunner 230 & 235 Review - Nerd Techy

Keeping track of your daily run or bike ride is an important ability to many athletes. With full capabilities to track distance, time, heart rate, and more, the Garmin Forerunner 230 and 235 give you the upper hand in your workout regime. With connected features that give you an in-depth look on your daily training, both of these watches make a great investment, but what can they really offer? Note: At no extra cost to you, we may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more. To get started, we’ll need to distinguish the difference between the two.

Garmin Forerunner 230 The best watch for casual and serious runners
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CNET
Published: 15.04.2016
The best watch for casual and serious runners

The Forerunner 235 tracks pace and distance, provides easy-to-read smartphone alerts and has a ton of running features that are typically found on more expensive watches.

Garmin Forerunner 230 Garmin Forerunner 230 – Black/White Review | Gracious Watch
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Gracious Watch
Published: 06.01.2017
Garmin Forerunner 230 – Black/White Review | Gracious Watch
4.5

The is a solid GPS running watch that should make an appeal to any kind of runners out there. It is said to be much better than its predecessor, the Forerunner, when it comes to functionality, performance and features. But is it really worth upgrading to Forerunner 230 from

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