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Garmin Forerunner 405

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User ratings:
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36 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
38 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
Garmin Forerunner 405 (Heart Rate Monitor): 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
I picked up the Forerunner 405 back when it first came out this spring, and have been using it over the summer and into early fall. I was super excited about the 405 when I first heard of it aboutRead more
Up for review today is the Garmin ForeRunner 405, a sophisticated GPS training watch. This one has some new and interesting features both in design and use, so kick back for a long review. To get us started, here’s a quick feature list of the 405: * The 405 has wireless sync and data transfer […]Read more
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Pros

  • Viewing average speeds and distances is motivating and being able to share and compare
  • It is also great for pre-programmed sessions - e
  • Easy to use

Cons

  • It can be hard to get a GPS signal sometimes
  • 1-3mins to gain a GPS lock
  • create a route and the navigation page shows only the compass and distance

Key specs

  • 124, 95 px
  • no
  • no
  • Built-in
  • no
  • yes

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Garmin Forerunner 405 - Pros & Cons

Garmin Forerunner 405

Pros

  • Viewing average speeds and distances is motivating and being able to share and compare
  • It is also great for pre-programmed sessions - e
  • Easy to use
  • has several display options
  • watch provides motivation and is easy to use
  • Distance measurement is very accurate
  • a great indication on how much my fitness has improved
  • Great for reviewing your training and recording personal bests
  • Solid construction
  • pretty stylish (if
  • Very easy to use and great for showing distance and pace

Cons

  • It can be hard to get a GPS signal sometimes
  • 1-3mins to gain a GPS lock
  • create a route and the navigation page shows only the compass and distance
  • the unit quite finicky to use
  • battery life Sometimes slow to lock on GPS
  • No map display or map download
  • Garmin Connect website had been revamped
  • elevation data ludicrously off base
  • Garmin Connect recently switched from Google maps to Bing maps
  • Looks weird and is not real comfortable
  • it s not flat

Garmin Forerunner 405 - Technical Overview

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1 m
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60 g

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Garmin Forerunner 405 - Full Specifications

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Display
Screen resolution124 x 95 px
Touchscreenno
Colour screenno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Green
  • Grey
Protection featuresWaterproof
Waterproof depth1
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Connectivity
Bluetoothno
GPSyes
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Dimensions
Width1.89 in
Depth0.63 in
Weight2.12 oz
Thickness0.63 in
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Features
Heart Rate MonitorBuilt-in
Vibration alarmno
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Power
Battery typeBuilt-in

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