You can set how long you would like to run and how long you would like to walk, and, when enabled, the watch will alert you for when it's time to switch between the two. There is a Run/Walk feature that can be used for interval training. The watch also stores personal records, such as fastest mile, fastest 5K, longest run, etc., and will notify you after you set a new record. Runs and daily step counts are stored on the Forerunner 15 for up to seven days, at which point the oldest workout will be replaced with a newer one. I occasionally charged it more frequently because the watch was already resting in the charging dock for syncing purposes.Īs a rule of thumb, I tried to sync the watch with my computer at least once a week.
I found with a mix of light running (about 30 minutes a couple of times a week) and normal activity tracking, I was required to charge the Forerunner 15 roughly every two weeks. A small battery indicator on the left side of the display lets you know how much juice is left in the watch. The Forerunner 15 will last 8 hours with the GPS enabled, which is long enough for most people to finish a marathon. As mentioned above, the watch will last a whopping five weeks when using it solely as an activity tracker. With a lot of activity trackers lasting only a few days, battery life on the Forerunner 15 is quite good.
#Garmin forerunner Pc#
You will be required to download a special program, known as Garmin Express, on your Mac or PC to sync your data to the Garmin Connect website and mobile app (available on iOS and Android), and to also check for any firmware updates. In addition to being waterproof up to 50 meters (meaning you can shower with it or go swimming), the Forerunner 15 includes an estimated 5 weeks of battery life in activity tracking mode or 8 hours with active GPS.įour pins on the back of the watch connect to a special dock that in turn connects to your computer. Where it exceeds is with Garmin's GPS technology, which allows for accurate tracking of distance and pace when running. The watch tracks your steps taken, distance traveled, and calories burned. With the Forerunner 15, you don't have to settle for just an activity tracker. Both packages include the same watch, meaning you can purchase the heart-rate monitor at a later time or use an existing one (as long as it supports ANT+ technology). The Forerunner 15 is available either with a heart-rate monitor ($200, £170, AU$250) or without one ($170, £140, AU$189). The large color options are black with blue accent or red with black, while the smaller color options are teal with white accents, violet with white, or black with green.Īfter choosing the size and color you would like, you must then decide on the packaging. Technically the sizes are for a large wrist and a smaller one, but the color scheme alludes to different models for males and females. You can see the results below, with peak heart rate pointed out for each device.The Forerunner 15 is available in a variety of color combinations and two sizes. To see how it performs, I tested the Forerunner 245 Music’s heart rate sensor against the Fitbit Versa and Polar H10 chest strap at the same time during a 43-minute treadmill run.
#Garmin forerunner series#
New heart rate sensor: New to the 245 series is the version 3 Garmin Elevate heart rate sensor, the same one used in the new Forerunner 945.I wasn’t able to test this out, but you can read all about it right here.