Customer Reviews
Customize Your Watch and Your Training
No two runners are the same, and neither are their goals. Set yourself up to reach yours by downloading advanced workouts and training plans to your watch from Garmin Connect. You can even customize your data fields, and download watch faces, widgets and applications all for free at Connect IQ.
On and Off the Road Running
A built-in accelerometer captures distance and pace data when you’re running on an indoor track or treadmill, with no need for a separate foot pod accessory. Once you’re done running, it doubles as an activity tracker³, counting your steps and calories throughout the day. It also reminds you to move after sitting for more than an hour. Forerunner 230 is compatible with GPS and GLONASS satellites to locate your position quickly and precisely whether you’re running deep in the woods or near tall buildings.
Colorful graphic interface shows your heart rate zone and beats per minute¹ at a glance.
It's Simple. Period.
Concise, easy-to-understand charts, graphs, maps and more let you view your activities, track progress toward goals and wirelessly upload and share relevant data directly with the online Garmin Connect network. So, you can compete with friends or family members on weekly step or running challenges — and compare your results in real time, using the LiveTrack feature. You can also use the app’s wireless connectivity links to receive current weather conditions, forecasts and smart notifications right on your compatible Garmin device.
SPECS
Physical dimensions
- 1.77" x 1.77" x 0.46" (45.0 x 45.0 x 11.7 mm)
Display size, WxH
- 1.23" (31.1 mm) diameter
Display resolution, WxH
- 215 x 180 pixels
Color display
- Yes
Battery
- Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life
- 16 Hours training, 5 weeks watch + AT + Notifications
Water rating
- 5 ATM
GPS-enabled
- Yes
GLONASS
- Yes
High-sensitivity receiver
- Yes
Smart notifications (displays email, text and other alerts when paired with your compatible phone)
- Yes
Vibration alert
- Yes
Music control
- Yes
Find my phone
- Yes
VIRB® control
- Yes
Watch functions
- Includes date and alarm
Maps & Memory
History
- 200 hours of activity data
Running Features
V02 max estimate
- Yes
Recovery advisor
- Yes
Race predictor
- Yes
Accelerometer (calculates distance for indoor workouts, without need for a foot pod)
- Yes
Personal records
- Yes
Cycling Features
Bike speed/cadence sensor
- Yes (optional)
Performance Features
Heart rate monitor
- Yes (Some versions)
Foot pod
- Yes (optional)
Auto Pause® (pauses and resumes timer based on speed)
- Yes
Auto Lap® (automatically starts a new lap)
- Yes
Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout)
- Yes
Advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts)
- Yes
Pace alert (triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace)
- Yes
Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal)
- Yes
Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals)
- Yes
Heart rate-based calorie computation
- Yes
Calculates calories burned
- Yes
Training Effect (measures impact of an activity on your aerobic fitness)
- Yes
Customizable screen(s)
- Yes
Shock Resistant
- Yes
Activity Tracking Features
Step counter
- Yes
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)
- Yes
Move bar (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it)
- Yes
Sleep monitoring (monitors total sleep and periods of movement or restful sleep)
- Yes
Garmin Connect
Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data)
- Yes
Automatic sync (automatically transfers data to your computer)
- Yes
