It’s that time of year again when Garmin release an update to their ever-expanding Forerunner GPS lineup, to include new versions of their best-selling running watches.
The three new watches are as follows:
- Garmin FR230: to replace the existing FR220
- Garmin FR235: essentially an FR230 with optical HR embedded in the back of it
- Garmin FR630: to replace the existing FR620
Here’s a brief summary and feature list of each new model:
Garmin Forerunner 230 GPS Running Watch & Activity Tracker
Check out all the new Garmin Forerunner 230, available in Black/White, Force Yellow and Purple Strike colorways. The 230 features a built-in accelerometer which captures distance and pace data when you’re running on an indoor track or treadmill – no need for a separate foot pod accessory anymore. It also doubles as an activity tracker, counting your steps and calories throughout the day, and can remind you to start moving after sitting around for more than an hour. The Forerunner 230 is compatible with GPS and GLONASS satellites to locate your position quickly and precisely.
- Tracks distance, pace, time, heart rate and VO2 Max
- Connected features: automatic uploads to Garmin Connect™, live tracking, audio prompts, music controls, smart notifications and social media sharing
- Activity tracking counts daily steps, distance, calories and sleep
- Download data fields, watch faces, widgets and applications from Connect IQ™
Check out more features on the official Garmin product video:
Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch & Activity Tracker
The new Garmin Forerunner 235, available in Black/Gray, Frost Blue and Marsala colorways, takes advantage of the Elevate™ heart rate technology which measures heart rate at the wrist 24/7 and therefore allows you to ditch the annoying heart rate chest strap. The 235 features a built-in accelerometer which captures distance and pace data when you’re running on an indoor track or treadmill – no need for a separate foot pod accessory anymore. It also doubles as an activity tracker, counting your steps and calories throughout the day, and can remind you to start moving after sitting around for more than an hour. The Forerunner 235 is compatible with GPS and GLONASS satellites to locate your position quickly and precisely.
- Tracks distance, pace, time, heart rate and more
- Connected features: automatic uploads to Garmin Connect™, live tracking, audio prompts, smart notifications and social media sharing
- Activity tracking counts daily steps, distance, calories and sleep
- Download data fields, watch faces, widgets and applications from Connect IQ™
Check out more features on the official Garmin product video:
Garmin Forerunner 630 Touchscreen GPS Running Watch
The all-new Touchscreen Forerunner 630 is packed with a ton of exciting features. Get your real-time stride length, vertical ratio, and ground contact time for improved running form, plus invaluable physiological metrics that will help you decide which days are better for resting versus training. Activity-tracking is standard on the 630, so you’ll have comprehensive knowledge of your movement and calories burned throughout the course of your entire day. Plus, get text, call, email and calendar alerts, all on a large, fully customizable color graphics touchscreen with downloadable apps, data and widgets.
- Touchscreen GPS running watch with a high resolution color display
- Advanced running dynamics include ground contact time balance, stride length and vertical ratio
- Features stress score, performance condition and lactate threshold
- Connected features: automatic uploads to Garmin Connect™, live tracking, audio prompts, music controls, smart notifications and social media sharing
- Download data fields, watch faces, widgets and applications from Connect IQ™
Check out more features on the official Garmin product video:
The Garmin Forerunner 230, 235 & 630 are available to purchase at Amazon.com