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Garmin Forerunner 25 Small Black and Purple
Last Updated: December 15, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
348
Old Reviews
112
Unverified
25
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GPS
Review Analysis - 211 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Ease of Use
40simple, easy, watch, simple to use, interface
+98%
-3%
" ... It’s very easy to use! ... "
" ... I find the numerals are easy to read. ... The controls for the FR 25 are pretty simple. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... He likes the large numbers and it is easy to program. ... "
" ... It’s very easy to use and the app is great, too! ... "
" ... Very simple to operate. ... "
" ... I have the male version and both watches work great, are easy to program and can take some punishment. ... "
" ... easy to use ... "
GPS
29garmin, watches, garmin forerunner, tracking, sync
+69%
-31%
" ... I love my Garmin forerunner 25 does everything it says it does ... "
" ... Will definitely be purchasing another Garmin Forerunner product. ... "
" ... it is exactly what I need, excellent price, GPS wroks great, perfect! ... "
" ... My wife wanted a GPS fitness watch for running. ... "
" ... A basic GPS watch that will tell me how far I have run, how quickly, and what time it is. ... "
" ... GPS is much faster at starting than the one I had from years ago. ... "
" ... The Garmin Forerunner 25 was my first foray into using GPS to map/track my runs. ... It's operation couldn't be much more simple for a GPS watch. ... The GPS signal is picked up within a matter of seconds. ... The GPS receiver can be disabled for indoor/treadmill runs. ... The FR 25 uses only the US GPS system whereas other GPS watches use both the US and Russian satellites to mark your position. ... "
" ... Best GPS watch I ever used, and the Personal Record and memory is crazy good ... "
Device Compatibility
25garmin connect, sync, strava, gps, bluetooth
+68%
-32%
" ... It lasts a month on one charge if you don't use the GPS and connects to the Garmin Connect app on your phone to give you more detailed information . ... "
" ... Syncs quickly with smartphone. ... "
" ... When this device is paired with the Garmin Connect website, it becomes even more fabulous. ... "
" ... I can sync with Strava. ... "
" ... It's easy to pair with Garmin connect and challenge your friends or look at your stats. ... "
" ... Even sets an alarm, daily time, and is in sync with my phone to keep track of notifications, messages, phone calls, or any other app. ... "
" ... It's quick to connect to GPS. ... "
" ... Strava account can be easily linked with Garmin connect to sync automatically. ... "
For Running
24running, run, watch for running, track, runner
+92%
-8%
" ... Perfect for running which is what I wanted it for. ... "
" ... This is perfect for any runner! ... "
" ... She said it was the one she wanted and so far it is working perfectly(not a long test run). ... "
" ... I use this watch on all my runs now. ... "
" ... I use it for all runs and races, including marathons. ... "
" ... I recommend this watch as a budget watch for running. ... "
" ... Great value watch for running ... "
" ... Great running watch. ... "
Pedometer
21miles, tracking, steps, step, pace
+81%
-19%
" ... Time, distance, pace. ... "
" ... She needs EXACT distance as a competitive runner. ... "
" ... The Garmin Forerunner 25 was exactly what I was looking for. ... "
" ... Great at tracking every mile and making sure I am pushing myself for an even faster mile. ... "
" ... Keeps track of miles, pace, and route, which is exactly what I wanted. ... "
" ... Not much, usually .1 miles different. ... "
" ... With the Garmin it has yet to be more than 0.2 miles. ... "
" ... I like the step counter and the reminder to move. ... "
Apps
20sync, strava, garmin, garmin connect, easy to use
+75%
-25%
" ... - Garmin sync is easy to use and web interface is intuitive. ... "
" ... If you download the app, you can learn your max pace, your min pace and all that was in between. ... "
" ... This watch has great run tracking and I like the Garmin app much better than Fitbit. ... "
" ... The app provides a lot of cool statistics. ... "
" ... I can sync with Strava. ... "
" ... I like the app, as synching workouts to my phone is neat. ... "
" ... It is not extremely complex, the interface is very easy to learn but it does give me the data I want and links with Strava and that's exactly what I was looking for. ... "
" ... Even sets an alarm, daily time, and is in sync with my phone to keep track of notifications, messages, phone calls, or any other app. ... "
Price
17money, watch, worth, overall, definitely
+94%
-6%
" ... Cost effective and efficient. ... "
" ... It did exactly what I wanted for the money I spent. ... "
" ... Overall, very happy with the purchase for the price. ... "
" ... Awesome watch for the price of 99.99 ... "
" ... Great features for a reasonable price. ... "
" ... I would have paid another $100 for it if it was included. ... "
" ... it was on good price, and arrives on time ... "
" ... and for a great price. ... "
Product Reliability
16watch, working, months ago, 2017, year
+38%
-63%
" ... Did not work properly. ... "
" ... Now I'm left with using this one (picked up in August 2016, just over 7 months ago), hoping that it won't give up in the middle of a race until I can get a better watch . ... "
" ... Had it for five months. ... Died on me and it is not the battery that needs changing! ... "
" ... Bought this watch 4 months ago and it already does not work. ... "
" ... Since then it has worked off and on, and has been very inconsistent. ... It will appear to be working fine for a few days and then all of a sudden it's not. ... "
" ... Update (7/11/2017). ... Update (3/26/2017). ... "
" ... Really liked this watch but it broke after only about 5 months of use. ... "
" ... Appears this is a known issue for a couple of years already! ... "
Comfort
15watch, comfortable, face, wear, well
+87%
-13%
" ... HRM band is comfortable. ... "
" ... I wear this watch daily, and it is light-weight, and the buttons are easy to press. ... "
" ... He has worn the watch every day since then. ... "
" ... I haven't had any trouble with the band and it is easy to fasten snugly. ... "
" ... Fits well, I have a 5.6 inch wrist. ... "
" ... I also have a very petite frame and small wrist - this watch fits very well. ... "
" ... Easy to understand and is so cute on her wrist. ... "
" ... The material is comfortable, and I barely notice it's on. ... "
Battery Life
15battery, charge, lasts, weeks, runs
+80%
-20%
" ... The battery lasts a long time too ... "
" ... Battery life is good if you don't use GPS a great deal. ... I've been using mine on the elliptical in indoor mode due to injuries, lasts for weeks on a single charge. ... "
" ... I'll post update on battery life when I know more. ... "
" ... It's generally been reliable, with good battery life and no issues being dunked in water for 15 or 30 seconds at a time at mud runs. ... "
" ... And the battery life is awesome, in a couple of months of owning I have only charged it 3 times. ... "
" ... Battery lasts for days also. ... "
" ... Battery life for me is just fine. ... "
" ... Haven't had to charge battery yet. ... "
Heartrate
13heart rate monitor, hr, track, monitor, heart
+62%
-38%
" ... I specifically wanted a running watch that would track distance but NOT heart rate, connect to music, etc. ... "
" ... It doesn’t have a heart rate monitor which is fine with me! ... "
" ... The forerunner 25 was recommended by her XC/Track Coach . ... "
" ... Also shows my heart rate and a bunch of other stuff that is interesting but I don't really need. ... "
" ... No issues but I realized I wanted the HR feature. ... "
" ... It paired with my Wahoo heart rate monitor without a problem. ... HR, Avg HR, pace, avg. ... "
Accuracy
13distance, mileage, tracks, tracking, tracker
+85%
-15%
" ... I notice this watch is very accurate for me. ... "
" ... The forerunner 25 was recommended by her XC/Track Coach . ... "
" ... I'll rate it 4 stars, because I really want to like it, but 3 and a half would be a more accurate rating. ... "
" ... I only wear it running, not all day, and it seems pretty accurate for tracking mileage. ... "
" ... However, I would figure better accuracy. ... "
" ... Syncing with my iphone and garmin connect has not been an issue and has been fairly accurate. ... "
" ... Tracks distance and time most importantly. ... "
" ... Time, distance, pace. ... "
Band
13watch, wrist, garmin, face, comfortable
+85%
-15%
" ... He has worn the watch every day since then. ... "
" ... I'm a bigger guy, and the band fits just fine. ... The material is comfortable, and I barely notice it's on. ... "
" ... I was just going to order a new band for my Garmin 10 but when they lowered the price on this one I pulled the trigger. ... "
" ... The size of the face plate is big enough to easily see while running, but it is small enough to be comfortable on my wrist. ... "
" ... HRM band is comfortable. ... "
" ... Fits well, I have a 5.6 inch wrist. ... "
" ... Upon receiving this watch, the band seems cheaper, but more flexible. ... I haven't had any trouble with the band and it is easy to fasten snugly. ... "
" ... The band is durable and secure, and the interface of the watch itself is easy to navigate. ... "
For Kids
12watch, uses, daughter, bought, son
+100%
" ... My husband loves this watch. ... "
" ... A present for our daughter . ... "
" ... your basic $5 Walmart kids digital watch will have a stopwatch on it. ... "
" ... My son loved it and uses it constantly. ... "
" ... I bought this watch for my granddaughter for Christmas. ... "
" ... Kids love it ... "
" ... The wife uses it for her runs and loves it. ... "
" ... I bought this for my son for cross country as a freshman. ... "
As Gift
11daughter, christmas, bought, watch, present
+100%
" ... I bought this watch for my granddaughter for Christmas. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my daughter who is a runner. ... "
" ... Hope they love it as it was a gift ... "
" ... It's a christmas gift for my girlfriend so rigth now I dont know if it work fine ... "
" ... A present for our daughter . ... "
" ... This was a gift for my running partner and she seems very happy with it! ... "
" ... Bought this for my daughter for Christmas. ... "
" ... I gave this watch to my son as a Christmas present. ... "
Software Platform
11app, update, sync, software, easy to use
+64%
-36%
" ... The interface is easy to understand when you want a quick look down and update. ... "
" ... I somehow managed to sync the bluetooth on it with my iphone so that workouts are automatically downloaded to the Garmin Connect app on my phone and if I managed to do this, anyone can! ... "
" ... Easy to use, precise and complete if you use the garmin app! ... "
" ... Ambivalent about the Garmin fitness app. ... "
" ... - Garmin sync is easy to use and web interface is intuitive. ... "
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