Last Updated: November 27, 2018 (Refresh Now)
Garmin Forerunner 15 Bundle Large Black Blue
Last Updated: November 27, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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GPS
38watch, garmin, watches, tracking, forerunner 15
+79%
-21%
" ... Great watch for those wishing to try out a gps watch. ... "
" ... Strava, RunKeeper and Training Peaks. ... "
" ... This is a great, simple GPS Watch. ... "
" ... I had the much more expensive version of Garmin GPS watch about 5 years ago, this one has all the function that one did, gps distance, pace, and heart rate to calculate calories. ... "
" ... I wanted a simple GPS watch to track my walks & runs and this watch does just that. ... "
" ... Great budget gps watch!!! ... "
" ... The gps is awesome!!! ... "
" ... Of course GPS does take a lot. ... "
Battery Life
35battery, charge, hours, gps, runs
+51%
-49%
" ... The battery last for 4-5 hours for me. ... "
" ... The battery lasts a good long time if you aren't using the GPS function, too. ... "
" ... I also wish that the battery life will last longer, especially for my long runs. ... "
" ... Battery life is pretty good. ... "
" ... So hopefully this will last longer ... "
" ... Solid simple watch with a good battery life ... "
" ... It's got good battery life, without the GPS it will run for weeks as a regular watch. ... "
" ... Battery works for 7 hours! ... "
Product Reliability
34months, stopped working, garmin, replace, fr10
+62%
-38%
" ... I haven't had any issues. ... "
" ... I've had for a few months now, tracks my pace when i do my runs. ... "
" ... I've had it for almost a year now and am so glad I purchased this one! ... "
" ... I've been using this Garmin for not quite a year but it's still working great. ... "
" ... So hopefully this will last longer ... "
" ... I was turned on to buying refurbished items after buying a refurbished laptop 4.5 years ago, and after intensive use it still works dependably. ... Happy New Years. ... "
" ... After 3 weeks it’s working better. ... "
" ... Been using for almost a year now and it works well. ... "
Pedometer
31distance, pace, calories, counts, tracks
+87%
-13%
" ... Strava, RunKeeper and Training Peaks. ... "
" ... I don't use the activity tracker feature, so I can't comment on that. ... "
" ... I love that it also counts steps. ... "
" ... great pedometer bought it for husband! ... "
" ... I mainly bought it to track my running distance, average pace, and the interval feature. ... "
" ... I really like it because it tracks my steps AND tells me to move every hour which is really helpful because of my sedentary job. ... "
" ... If you haven't tried tracking your fitness, this is definitely a must. ... "
" ... It keeps my pace and I love the walk/run function. ... "
For Running
29run, runs, training, runner, runners
+93%
-7%
" ... It works reliably and is simple to use for the casual runner. ... "
" ... I love running! ... "
" ... I was hesitant to purchase a running watch but I've loved this one so far!! ... "
" ... Great watch for everyday running. ... "
" ... Excellent for any intermediate runner/hiker. ... "
" ... Worked really well to help me with my half marathon training. ... "
" ... Great watch for runners. ... "
" ... It encourages me to run even more now and to keep more active. ... "
Ease of Use
26simple, watch, easy to read, easy, user friendly
+92%
-8%
" ... Easy to navigate the menu. ... "
" ... Its simple to use and I'd get another one if I ever need to. ... "
" ... Simple to use and works great! ... "
" ... Very simple and Intuitive. ... "
" ... The buttons are easy to use and the GPS is really quick to pick up the signals. ... "
" ... It’s a very basic, user friendly watch with only the essentials, which is exactly what I wanted! ... "
" ... Simple GPS watch, easy to activate. ... "
" ... One-button start, easy to read while running, easy to customize the screen to show the data you want. ... "
Device Compatibility
21garmin connect, garmin, upload, syncing, software
+71%
-29%
" ... This watch has performed perfectly, It has literally replaced my bike computer as the preferred upload device. ... real basic stuff but I don't have to look at my phone everytime a notification is made. ... "
" ... Once I got this set up with Garmin software, it's super easy to sync with nike plus and runkeeper. ... "
" ... Works well once connected. ... "
" ... I bought this watch for my wife. ... "
" ... good for what it is but doesn't have bluetooth that is needed to connect to Garmin Connect app to transfer information ... "
" ... -Connects to gps in 2 seconds-1 minute, averaging around 10 seconds ... -With connection to a computer, watch will automatically sync to Garmin Connect when you plug it in ... -After plugging watch into computer you can also set it up to sync with Strava as well ... "
" ... Easy to use and upload to computer ... "
" ... I found if you close out Garmin Express and don't leave it running in the background Garmin Connect will not automatically sync. ... (On my PC, Garmin Express is a program, Garmin Connect is a website you load your watches info to.) ... "
Charging
20watch, charging, charges, charger, marathon
+50%
-50%
" ... I would have loved this watch if it held a charge and didn't die. ... Even after charging it all night. ... "
" ... It will not charge. ... "
" ... Can run maybe 1 hour and its completely charge when put on. ... "
" ... I bought it for marathon training, though, and was nervous about the length of time it would hold a charge. ... Just wish it would hold a charge longer. ... "
" ... Unable to charge this watch. ... "
" ... Died after 30 + days, went blank wouldn't take charge. ... "
" ... The charger itself it awful. ... "
" ... We were able to charge the item but it will not hold a charge at all. ... Indicates full battery after charging but then indicates low battery within an hour. ... "
Price
19watch, cost, worth, value for money, money
+79%
-21%
" ... Great watch for the price. ... "
" ... not the color we ask for but overall its great for the price ... "
" ... If this one lasts a year, I will have gotten my money's worth. ... "
" ... Excellent cost-benefit. ... "
" ... Great for the price. ... "
" ... This is a great value. ... "
" ... Worth the price. ... "
" ... Great little watch for the price. ... "
Heartrate
17heart rate monitor, monitor, heart, pace, hr monitor
+88%
-12%
" ... Overall though great watch for a runner, (especially a pregnant one that needs to track heart rate as you run( assuming you get the heart monitor.) ... that was definitely not true, not sure if they didn't scroll through to the heart monitor window but I definitely see it change as I run ... "
" ... It's great to have your miles beep off as well as being able to upload your runs and see all your stats including heart rate. ... "
" ... I bought the 15 with a heart rate monitor, it is essentially the same as the 10 BUT I really enjoy the step feature. ... "
" ... Heart monitor sincronize instantly. ... "
" ... Excellent fitness watch. ... "
" ... The forerunner 15 did everything it was supposed to do and the results were accurate because I checked it with my other Garmin 205 ... "
" ... Always search if the unit comes if the heart rate stap ! ... "
" ... I don't have any interest in the heart rate monitor, but it could be an added bonus for some people. ... "
For Kids
14son, daughter, track, school, wife
+100%
" ... Just what my daughter wanted! ... "
" ... Daughter loves it ... "
" ... She loves it. ... "
" ... Bought this for my high school son to track his mileage for CC. ... "
" ... My sons loves this for running. ... "
" ... Bought for wife, she loves it ... "
" ... Our grandson is on his high school cross country team, and he loves the watch for all the stats. ... "
" ... My son also has one (it was his suggestion to get one for his dad) and he has enjoyed it immensely. ... "
Accuracy
13accurate, distance, calories, tracks, time distance
+100%
" ... Strava, RunKeeper and Training Peaks. ... "
" ... I don't use the activity tracker feature, so I can't comment on that. ... "
" ... I love that it also counts steps. ... "
" ... At least much more accurate than my phone which I used to use. ... "
" ... The watch tracks daily steps and run distance. ... "
" ... It's great to have your miles beep off as well as being able to upload your runs and see all your stats including heart rate. ... "
" ... Very accurate tracking, you can upload your runs to Garmin's website and it will show you detailed splits, maps of your run that are so accurate they detect when I cross from one side of the street to the other. ... "
" ... -Counting steps is a fun way to be motivated to be more active ... -Seems to be very accurate with distance ... "
Comfort
11wear, small wrist, wearing, watch, wrists
+82%
-18%
" ... It fits comfortably, even in hot and sweaty conditions. ... "
" ... I love my watch and I wear it everyday. ... "
" ... It looks pretty good and is comfortable for extended wear. ... "
" ... He is enjoying his Garmin and wearing all day ... "
" ... I wanted to avoid all the extras, hell I used to just train with just a Polar HRM and was in way better shape. ... "
" ... Comfortable and doesn't cause chafing. ... "
" ... Best price for what I need to track my runs and fits fine on my lady wrist. ... "
" ... I'm a petite 5'0 female and my wrists are tiny, it does look a little bulky on me but it's fine. ... "
Apps
10garmin, software, website, training, software updates
+70%
-30%
" ... Strava, RunKeeper and Training Peaks. ... "
" ... I sync the app with Strava. ... "
" ... Once I got this set up with Garmin software, it's super easy to sync with nike plus and runkeeper. ... "
" ... Very accurate tracking, you can upload your runs to Garmin's website and it will show you detailed splits, maps of your run that are so accurate they detect when I cross from one side of the street to the other. ... "
" ... good for what it is but doesn't have bluetooth that is needed to connect to Garmin Connect app to transfer information ... "
" ... Plus I love the Garmin online interface/ecosystem. ... "
" ... I had to Import the data files which is easy. ... (On my PC, Garmin Express is a program, Garmin Connect is a website you load your watches info to.) ... "
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