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Garmin - Forerunner 645 Music GPS Heart Rate Monitor Running Watch - Black
Average customer rating
3.8
(134 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 134 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Garmin - Forerunner 645 Music GPS Heart Rate Monitor Running Watch - Black
Customer Rating
5
Hood
on February 2, 2019
Posted by: hankmoody
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Customer Rating
4
Enjoy the ease!
on February 5, 2019
Posted by: Mister J
Great to have such a wonderful tool to add to my workout regimen!!??
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Music and pay are not available worldwide
on February 18, 2019
Posted by: NoaG
In my country (Israel) there is no option for paying with the watch nor any free music app. Very disappointing because it was not known in advanced but only after I bought the watch
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, February 19, 2019
Sorry to hear about your issue, we do have a page where customers can check availability for the pay service I have listed it below. As for downloading music it can depend on your location the available music services may or may not be available in your location. Customers can contact us through our support sites for further assistance.
Garmin Pay:
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/garminpay/banks/
Forerunner 645 music support page:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=612476&tab=topics
Music:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=612476&tab=topics&topicTag=region_music
Garmin Pay:
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/garminpay/banks/
Forerunner 645 music support page:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=612476&tab=topics
Music:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=612476&tab=topics&topicTag=region_music
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
So great!
on February 18, 2019
Posted by: Sammiemac
I just bought this as my first ever running watch. The Spotify capability is a game changer. SO nice to be armband free.
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Customer Rating
5
Awesomely watch
on March 12, 2019
Posted by: HappyRaccoon
It’s very comfortable, not heavy, very beautiful. I’m very happy.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best Watch for Running
on March 14, 2019
Posted by: Shawn B
I've been using this watch for a week, and it is the best watch I have owned for running. I took it for a few runs and the GPS is spot on! Also, the GPS locks on to Satellites fast and has not lost a signal yet. The music works great and syncs fast with my wireless earbuds. Downloading music is as easy as it gets. I like that I can sync my playlists on my computer and it updates it less than a minute when plugged with USB cord.
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Customer Rating
5
A tale of a runner
on March 16, 2019
Posted by: DaniloGrmn
In short: buy it.
If you have time:
When I was searching for a GPS watch, I considered many brands out in the market. After many reviews online, videos, looking for anything that would fit my needs, I chose this watch. If you are essentially a runner, and want a stylish, comfortable and reliable watch, this is the right choice.
When I was searching for a GPS watch, I considered many brands out in the market. After many reviews online, videos, looking for anything that would fit my needs, I chose this watch. If you are essentially a runner, and want a stylish, comfortable and reliable watch, this is the right choice.
First thing you should want in a running GPS watch is what? Well, GPS. Accuracy. Since some runs have sharp turns, or you are in urban areas, that is a must. And in this case, the Forerunner 645 Music is top notch. It supports GPS, Glonass and Galileo.
RUN. Now, moving along to the features for RUN. You can have basically everything you would need, customized intervals, race against a previous time, goals, etc. You can customize even the data screens on the watch, that is, choose what is going to show in the screen while you run, in a very simple way, you can clog in any data you want or keep it clean. After an activity, you can see how well you performed. You have a "training status" screen to show your progress and how hard you pushed, but, MOST importantly, it shows you when to rest - avoiding injury is a top priority!
- Also, you can pair HR sensors and HRM-Run to have the running dynamics suite of data.
- Also, you can pair HR sensors and HRM-Run to have the running dynamics suite of data.
Navigation. In this watch is also good . If you build your routes through garmin you will get turn-by-turn navigation (aka breadcrumb trails). The watch tells you when to turn. It is very helpful. The mapping is not topographic, which means you have to create the route first and the screen will show a white line over a black background. It is fine for me.
The Watch. The weight, size and bands of the watch are perfect. Sometimes I even forget I'm using the watch! That means it is perfect for activity tracking, and sleep also. Have I mentioned is stylish?
Battery. The charge is super fast. Great point on that. Although, the battery is not outstanding. The size of the watch enters into play here also, it is a compromise but I am fine with it. I usually run 20Km to 50Km a week, and I charge the watch every 2 to 5 days. But that's only because I don't like to be with battery lower than 30%. Honestly, it doesn't affect my routine at all. You maybe charge during shower, during breakfast, any time. 20 to 30min will be enough.
Garmin Pay. Well, there's still an availability issue here. Where I live now, they are widely accepted. My former town still lacks this feature. Let me tell you: it is amazing. Definitely stands out against the competition and it is very useful. I cannot stress it more.
Music. Well. It's nice. I don't use. I really tried to run with music but the dynamics of the running and the tumbling, anyway, I don't like, and I prefer to listen to the surroundings. Now, if you are just walking, it is a nice addition. But a HUGE problem is the battery life using music. It is simply not good. But then again, they are true to their words and that is very well advertised. You know what you're buying.
Downside. I wanted to train with lactate threshold HR, and this watch can only determine this data with chest straps. I really don't like to use them. That's the only caveat. I'm sure they wanted to be as precise as possible, but it should have as an option. It is possible with software tweaks and push through updates.
- So as a suggestion for the next series of this watch, I would like just to have the option for sea water swimming, an increase in battery life and the ability to perform LTHR tests without the straps.
- So as a suggestion for the next series of this watch, I would like just to have the option for sea water swimming, an increase in battery life and the ability to perform LTHR tests without the straps.
Nevertheless, this is considered a high-end running watch. For the runners out there: definitely consider this Forerunner 645 Music. Recommended, not even short-list, buy it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Setup doesn't work for me
on April 3, 2019
Posted by: dcseward
Just started to set up my watch. But I am surprised at the number of great features that don't "just work". Already, I have tried to set up my Garmin pay. I am 0 for 4 attempting to enter my credit card into. It keeps telling me to reset the device by deleting my wallet. Huh? I also tried to download a music app. It told me I needed to update the device firmware with my computer. Honestly, I am about 10 minutes away from returning the device and requesting my money back. Simple stuff like this has to just work.
Response from GarminBy Antonio with Garmin, Fitness, April 5, 2019
We are sorry to hear about your experience with the device. We load the latest software when we ship out devices to our dealers, however it is possible that the device will still need a software update if any new updates have come out since then.
I have linked the Software Update page as well as some FAQs about Garmin Pay so you can get the most out of your product.
I would encourage you to continue to use our support site for assistance as well as for contacting us directly when you need assistance.
Forerunner 645 Music software update:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=612476&searchQuery=Software&tab=topics
Forerunner 645 Music Garmin Pay:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=612476&tab=topics&topicTag=region_garminpayakt
Forerunner 645 Music Main Support Page:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=612476&tab=topics
I have linked the Software Update page as well as some FAQs about Garmin Pay so you can get the most out of your product.
I would encourage you to continue to use our support site for assistance as well as for contacting us directly when you need assistance.
Forerunner 645 Music software update:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=612476&searchQuery=Software&tab=topics
Forerunner 645 Music Garmin Pay:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=612476&tab=topics&topicTag=region_garminpayakt
Forerunner 645 Music Main Support Page:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=612476&tab=topics
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin