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Garmin Forerunner 405 with Heart Rate Monitor

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★★★★☆
3.7

based on 158 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
3.8

$299.00 - $319.99

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Pros

  • Accurate (82)
  • Reliable reception (41)
  • Easy to use (32)
  • Compact design (30)
  • Gives a quick reading (28)
  • Quick signal (27)
  • Versatile (26)
  • Easy to read (24)
  • Intuitive menu (24)
  • Compact (23)
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Cons

  • Poor battery life (37)
  • Complicated controls (21)
  • Unreliable (17)
  • Buggy software (10)
  • Bulky (10)
  • Difficult to set up (10)
  • Hard to read (4)
  • Loses signal (4)
  • Difficult to read (3)
  • Not waterproof (3)

Best Uses

  • Running (109)
  • Cycling (37)
  • Hiking (35)
  • Biking (15)
  • Adventure (7)
  • Everyday (3)
  • Spinning (3)
  • Trail running (3)
  • Weight loss (3)
  • Geocaching (2)
 
 
 

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Last update: Oct 27, 2009

Garmin Forerunner 405 with Heart Rate Monitor Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[19 of 27 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Awesome Running Device

"This is a breeze to setup and works as advertised. Read the manual before buying to ensure it meets your needs. This is not for geocaching, navigating, or a replacement for a good mapping GPS. It took less than an hour of tinkering and exploring to figure everything out. Recognized HRM immediately and synced with my Mac flawlessly. First satellite in <2 minutes, all subsequent satellite locks took <10 secon..." Read Full Review »

Mar 21, 2009 by Shrekviper

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Garmin Forerunner 305 to 405 HRM

"I started out with the 305 and thought the Motion Based site stated I needed a 405 to use it's services so I upgraded to the 405. The 405 has so many short falls I am going back to the 305. Randomly the touch bezel will become unresponsive even when unlocked. Other times I can't get it to go into the functional speed, heart rate and elapsed time screen that I use for all runs until I have fumbled around with the..." Read Full Review »

Oct 23, 2008 by NextLevelMentor

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[4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Forerunner 405 with Heart Rate Monitor Review

Awesome Running Device

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate
  • Comfortable
  • Simple

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Running
 

"This is a breeze to setup and works as advertised. Read the manual before buying to ensure it meets your needs. This is not for geocaching, navigating, or a replacement for a good mapping GPS. It took less than an hour of tinkering and exploring to figure everything out. Recognized HRM immediate …"  Read Full Review »

405 vs G-Shock

405 vs G-Shock
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 21 2009
Shrekviper
Misawa, Japan
I am:
  • Athletic
  • High End Shopper
  • Practical
 

[23 of 23 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Forerunner 405 with Heart Rate Monitor Review

A Teensy Bit Disappointed

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Great Reception
  • Strong Construction
  • More »

    Cons

  • Buggy Software
  • Bulky
  • Complicated Controls
  • Short Battery Life

    Best Uses

  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Running
 

"First of all, let me say that I absolutely LOVED the Garmin 305, which absolutely revolutionized my trainig and racing. My only complaint was that it was too large for my small female wrists and that I had to hold it in my hand. Needless to say, I was very excited to purchase the 405, due to its s …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Aug 27 2008
Speedymama
Portland, Oregon
I am:
  • Gearhead
  • Marathoner
  • Outdoor Enthusiast
  • Technically Savvy
 

[19 of 27 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Forerunner 405 with Heart Rate Monitor Review

Garmin Forerunner 305 to 405 HRM

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Accurate
  • Quick Signal
  • Reliable Reception

    Cons

  • 3 fields instead of 4
  • 8 hr battery vs 10 in 305
  • Bezal lock can stop clock
  • Bezal unlock starts clock
  • Buggy Software
  • More »

    Best Uses

  • Ultra Running
 

"I started out with the 305 and thought the Motion Based site stated I needed a 405 to use it's services so I upgraded to the 405. The 405 has so many short falls I am going back to the 305. Randomly the touch bezel will become unresponsive even when unlocked. Other times I can't get it to go into th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Oct 23 2008
NextLevelMentor
Corona, CA USA
I am:
  • Power User
 

[13 of 16 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Forerunner 405 with Heart Rate Monitor Review

Early days but a disappointing start

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Bleeding edge tech
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Looks cool
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Bulky
  • Complicated Controls
  • Difficult To Read
  • Erratic
  • Short Battery Life
  • More »

    Best Uses

  • Adventure
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
 

"I've just had this 4 days so maybe premature but here's the low down.

Background - bigtime Garmin fan, I've owned or bought for my wife around 8 other garmin products including a forerunner 301 and 305.

The Good.

1. Excellent satellite acquisition.

2. Fast to charge to 100%.

3. Looks (at first …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
May 4 2008
Gotta get fitter
Alameda, CA
I am:
  • Gearhead
  • Outdoor Enthusiast
  • Technically Savvy
 

[8 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Forerunner 405 with Heart Rate Monitor Review

Fab form factor + marvelously engineered

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate
  • Intuitive Menu
  • Large Screen
  • One Hand Control
  • Online Diagnostics
  • More »

    Cons

  • Buggy Software
  • Not waterproof

    Best Uses

  • Cardio Training
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Improving fitness
  • Jogging
 

"The 405 looks and wears like a watch. Do yourself a favor and go a store and try on the display model so you don't have to write a review on how it was too big after you purchased it. Battery life whiners I would suggest a fully charged watch if you plan on doing a super hero marathon.

The bezel co …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 22 2009
Jedi
Land of the free and home of the brave!
I am:
  • Enthusiast
 
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