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Garmin Forerunner 630 Black White
Last Updated: November 27, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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Total Reviews
300
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Review Analysis - 140 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
For Running
25run, workouts, training, hrm, use it daily
+88%
-12%
" ... My running cadence has improved, my VO2 max has improved, this running watch is superb!!!! ... I love me some running once in a while, but lifting is what I love to do. ... "
" ... My first Garmin running watch. ... "
" ... I mostly use the hrm for shorter training runs, not for long runs. ... "
" ... I mostly use the hrm for shorter training runs, not for long runs. ... "
" ... For a while, I looked at the "advanced running dynamics" as gimmicky, but I am actually using my cadence, vertical oscillation, and balance in running as I recover from injury. ... "
" ... fabulous watch for running! ... "
" ... Very nice on runs and interval training. ... "
" ... Very nice on runs and interval training. ... "
Device Compatibility
19garmin connect, connect, sync, kills, ant
+84%
-16%
" ... The GPS function works great which was the primary reason I wanted it, it syncs to your phone to get text messages and other notifications and syncs to the Garmin app which you can track your progress, run routes etc . ... "
" ... I also like how I can download new watch faces, games, and other apps on Garmin Connect. ... "
" ... I also like how I can download new watch faces, games, and other apps on Garmin Connect. ... "
" ... I had been using my Fitbit connected to a phone to get my running data. ... "
" ... It's not too big on my wrist which is a problem with a lot of the other smart watches. ... It was easy to connect with my phone, though it does have a tendency to disconnect sometimes. ... I'm not hooked up to bluetooth all the time so this saves me some, but the way I use it I only need to charge it 1-2x per week ... "
" ... Outstanding watch paired with my iPhone! ... "
" ... The UI is overall better though still geeky and I like the ability to sync with Garmin Connect on my phone instead of having to fire up my PC with the ANT stick. ... One of the features that I surprisingly love is the phone app - it notifies me when I have a call and I can accept or decline a call and it displays the phone number. ... "
" ... The UI is overall better though still geeky and I like the ability to sync with Garmin Connect on my phone instead of having to fire up my PC with the ANT stick. ... One of the features that I surprisingly love is the phone app - it notifies me when I have a call and I can accept or decline a call and it displays the phone number. ... "
GPS
18garmin, accurate, tracking, nike, much faster
+83%
-17%
" ... It's the best Garmin for runners out there. ... "
" ... The GPS function works great which was the primary reason I wanted it, it syncs to your phone to get text messages and other notifications and syncs to the Garmin app which you can track your progress, run routes etc . ... "
" ... The GPS is accurate. ... "
" ... I'm an avid runner and have had several Garmin watches ... I also made a claim through Garmin. ... "
" ... My first Garmin running watch. ... Have logged 600 miles so far, no gps issues. ... "
" ... It picks up gps fast and can be used to look at notifications. ... "
" ... The GPS kicks in super quick every time I use it and it's very easy to use when running. ... "
" ... Well done, Garmin. ... "
Apps
15garmin, works great, watch, tracking, sync
+100%
" ... I also like how I can download new watch faces, games, and other apps on Garmin Connect. ... "
" ... I also like how I can download new watch faces, games, and other apps on Garmin Connect. ... "
" ... The Garmin app is pretty great as well for integrating and providing detailed feedback. ... "
" ... The Garmin app is pretty great as well for integrating and providing detailed feedback. ... "
" ... Works great with the app. ... "
" ... Works great with the app. ... "
" ... I even prefer the UI of the mobile app and desk top version to other apps like Nike+ ect . ... "
" ... I even prefer the UI of the mobile app and desk top version to other apps like Nike+ ect . ... "
Heartrate
15monitor, hrm, wrist based, heart, chest
+100%
" ... About 2-3 years ago I purchased a Garmin Vivofit 2, and it came with a heart rate strap. ... The Vivofit and HR strap dramatically changed the way I look at fitness. ... Calories burned/heart rate/etc. ... "
" ... The heart rate monitor connects to the watch quickly and easily. ... "
" ... The heart rate monitor connects to the watch quickly and easily. ... "
" ... With the heart monitor strap in place, I did a nice easy run to test the Garmin. ... "
" ... With the heart monitor strap in place, I did a nice easy run to test the Garmin. ... "
" ... I was torn between this watch and the 230/235. ... I was, and still am, wearing my Fitbit blaze as my daily watch and activity monitor and only wear my Garmin when I run. ... I ultimately decided against the 235 because I like my Fitbit and it already offers a wrist-based HRM. ... Also, I read up on wrist-based vs chest strap HRMs and determined I wanted something more accurate if I was going to use it for training. ... "
" ... The features such as stress scale, race predictor, VO2 max, along with others can only be used with the heart rate monitor. ... "
" ... Paired with the chest hr monitor it does more to improve your training then I will probably ever use to be honest well worth it. ... "
Product Reliability
15weeks, running watch, year, trifecta, spartan
+67%
-33%
" ... after using (and running consistently) for several consecutive weeks, this thing has dramatically improved my running. ... "
" ... I started training for my first marathon in the last year. ... I've run with my FR 630 now for over 10 months and it's provided me with exactly what I want: a dedicated running watch that maps my path, provides instant read-outs of running data like heart-rate, pace, distance, and cadence. ... "
" ... Best purchase I've made to train with while prepping for a Spartan trifecta I'm doing over the next 3 months. ... "
" ... Best purchase I've made to train with while prepping for a Spartan trifecta I'm doing over the next 3 months. ... "
" ... In my case, it is working fine (so far at least). ... "
" ... In my case, it is working fine (so far at least). ... "
" ... Best running watch I've ever had, though it's been several years since I purchased one. ... "
" ... Best running watch I've ever had, though it's been several years since I purchased one. ... "
Comfort
13wrist, hrm, wrist based, subjected, run
+85%
-15%
" ... I wear it all the time, even to the office with my business attire. ... "
" ... Also, I read up on wrist-based vs chest strap HRMs and determined I wanted something more accurate if I was going to use it for training. ... There are days when I enjoy the ease of just putting on my watch and shoes and taking off. ... "
" ... I thought it would look big on my small wrist, but it looks amazing. ... "
" ... That's incredible for something I wear every single day, with this many features and doodads and whatnot, because I tend to be a grumpy bear and find something that irritates me with everything. ... It has obviously been well engineered to meet the needs of demanding athletes without any secondary concerns getting in the way of that all important goal. ... + HRM strap feels comfortable, much better than the clunky plastic ones I used to wear. ... "
" ... That's incredible for something I wear every single day, with this many features and doodads and whatnot, because I tend to be a grumpy bear and find something that irritates me with everything. ... It has obviously been well engineered to meet the needs of demanding athletes without any secondary concerns getting in the way of that all important goal. ... + HRM strap feels comfortable, much better than the clunky plastic ones I used to wear. ... "
" ... It fixes many issues that I had with the 610: it's much lighter, the band fits a lot better, the watch is more comfortable on my wrist, better charging clip (no magnet), satellite lock in 3-10 seconds instead of 30-180 seconds. ... "
" ... It fixes many issues that I had with the 610: it's much lighter, the band fits a lot better, the watch is more comfortable on my wrist, better charging clip (no magnet), satellite lock in 3-10 seconds instead of 30-180 seconds. ... "
" ... I've never been a big fan, but this one is fairly comfortable. ... "
Features
11features, smart features, runner, functions, distribution
+100%
" ... An advance watch and light ... "
" ... This is a high end running watch with a lot of features. ... "
" ... This is a high end running watch with a lot of features. ... "
" ... The light may not be too bright but I will say it is fine. ... "
" ... I can see a tiny source of light at the bottom of the face, but the light distribution is nice and even with no bright or dim spots, so this doesn't bother me. ... "
" ... I can see a tiny source of light at the bottom of the face, but the light distribution is nice and even with no bright or dim spots, so this doesn't bother me. ... "
" ... I'm still discovering all functions, but it's very good. ... "
" ... I'm still discovering all functions, but it's very good. ... "
Accuracy
10tracking, gps, retuned, nike, hundredths
+80%
-20%
" ... The GPS is accurate. ... "
" ... For a while, I looked at the "advanced running dynamics" as gimmicky, but I am actually using my cadence, vertical oscillation, and balance in running as I recover from injury. ... "
" ... Not a bad watch, takes some getting used to but so far it's tracked everything as I assumed it would and has bee accurate and not lost signal during any run. ... "
" ... Not a bad watch, takes some getting used to but so far it's tracked everything as I assumed it would and has bee accurate and not lost signal during any run. ... "
" ... Use it for running, cycling and tracking my steps each day . ... "
" ... Use it for running, cycling and tracking my steps each day . ... "
" ... I find the GPS to be very accurate - within hundredths of a mile of tracking data on the Nike running app that I also use on my iPhone. ... "
" ... I find the GPS to be very accurate - within hundredths of a mile of tracking data on the Nike running app that I also use on my iPhone. ... "
Band
10strap, comfortable, hrm band, wrist based, hrm
+100%
" ... The Vivofit and HR strap dramatically changed the way I look at fitness. ... "
" ... The watch band will fit virtually any size wrist. ... "
" ... + HRM strap feels comfortable, much better than the clunky plastic ones I used to wear. ... The wrist strap is very adjustable, the weight is more than reasonable, the whole thing feels tough like you'd expect from a sports product. ... "
" ... + HRM strap feels comfortable, much better than the clunky plastic ones I used to wear. ... The wrist strap is very adjustable, the weight is more than reasonable, the whole thing feels tough like you'd expect from a sports product. ... "
" ... It fixes many issues that I had with the 610: it's much lighter, the band fits a lot better, the watch is more comfortable on my wrist, better charging clip (no magnet), satellite lock in 3-10 seconds instead of 30-180 seconds. ... "
" ... It fixes many issues that I had with the 610: it's much lighter, the band fits a lot better, the watch is more comfortable on my wrist, better charging clip (no magnet), satellite lock in 3-10 seconds instead of 30-180 seconds. ... "
" ... The HRM band is comfortable for a chest band. ... "
" ... The HRM band is comfortable for a chest band. ... "
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