Garmin Forerunner 25, Small - Black and Purple
Brand | Garmin |
Style | Running |
Color | Black and Purple |
Screen Size | 1 Inches |
Special Feature | Bluetooth |
Shape | Art Deco |
Target Audience | Unisex adult |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
Display Type | 55 x 32 pixels |
About this item
- COMPACT - Forerunner 25 provides a larger display in a thinner watch with a 32% larger active display area than the Forerunner 15.
- CONNECTED FEATURES - Instantly share runs and activity tracking progress with friends, family and the world via social media by pairing a compatible device with Garmin Mobile.
- GPS - Acquire satellites quickly to track how far, how fast and where you run - even under tree cover.
- ACTIVITY TRACKING Count your steps, calories and distance throughout the day. The inactivity indicator motivates you to move when you’ve been sitting too long.
- LONG BATTERY LIFE - Up to 10 hours of battery life in training mode or 10 weeks in watch/activity tracking mode (Large versions). Up to 8 hours of battery life in training mode or 8 weeks in watch/activity tracking mode (Small versions).
From the manufacturer
Take your running to the next level. This easy-to-use GPS running watch tracks distance, pace, heart rate and personal records. Stay on top of your fitness goals between workouts with activity tracking features that remind you when it’s time to move and count steps and calories burned all day. Stay connected by pairing it with your smartphone for text and call alerts and automatic uploads to our free online community, Garmin Connect, where you can join fitness challenges and save, plan and share your progress.
Forerunner 25
Easy-to-use GPS Running watch with smart notifications.
- Tracks distance, pace, heart rate and calories
- Instantly share runs and activity tracking progress with friends, family and the world via social media by pairing a compatible device with Garmin Connect Mobile
- Activity tracking counts steps and calories and reminds you when it’s time to move
- Up to 8 hours (small) or 10 hours (large) of battery life with GPS on or 8 weeks (small) or 10 weeks (large) in watch/activity tracking mode
- Save, plan and share your activities at Garmin Connect
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Train with More HeartHeart rate compatibility allows you to train with heart rate zones so you know when to push it on that last mile or when to reign it in. It also provides more accurate information about your calories burned. Hear rate monitors sold separately or as part of the bundle. |
Activity Monitoring Between RunsFitness progress doesn’t stop after your run. Forerunner 25 keeps track of your daily steps as well, whether you’re indoors or outside. |
Get ConnectedWith a paired compatible smartphone or a simple computer connection, you can upload your activities to our free online fitness community, Garmin Connect. Here, you can see your run on a map, get more detail on each mile, see a daily summary of your activities and share with friends. |
Forerunner 25 | Forerunner 230 | Forerunner 630 | |
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Color display | ✓ | ✓ | |
Virtual Pacer | ✓ | ✓ | |
Customizable screen(s) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Advanced workouts | ✓ | ✓ | |
VO2 max estimate | ✓ | ✓ | |
Recovery advisor | ✓ | ✓ | |
Step counter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Advanced running dynamics | ✓ | ||
Stress score | ✓ |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 0.55 x 1.41 x 1.73 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.12 ounces |
ASIN | B013GMWTCU |
Item model number | 010-01353-20 |
Batteries | 1 CR5 batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #166,388 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #585 in Running GPS Units #1,787 in Electronics & Gadgets |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
GPS | Gps enabled |
Special features | Bluetooth |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Color | Black and Purple |
Whats in the box | KKK |
Department | SmartWatch |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Date First Available | August 5, 2015 |
Weight | 0.07 Pounds |
Standing screen display size | 1 Inches |
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Product Description
Take your running to the next level. This easy-to-use GPS running watch tracks distance, pace, heart rate1 and personal records. Stay on top of your fitness goals between workouts with activity tracking2 features that remind you when it's time to move and count steps and calories burned all day. Stay connected by pairing it with your smartphone for text and call alerts and automatic uploads to our free online community, Garmin Connect, where you can join fitness challenges and save, plan and share your progress.
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, performance, and value of the wearable computer. For example, they mention it's a great fitness watch, easy to navigate, and does the most important stuff really well. That said, they appreciate the value for money. They're also happy with the gps signal, battery life, and sleep tracking. That being said, some disagree on connectivity.
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Customers like the quality of the wearable computer. For example, they say it's a good basic watch for running, a very good entry-level GPS watch for someone starting out, and a perfect watch for the beginning runner. Some mention that it'll be ideal for a run when you don't have to be there.
"...It does as advertised, and does it well. This is a perfect watch for the beginning runner who wants to use the features the device provides." Read more
"PROS: This is a great fitness watch,exactly what I was looking for...." Read more
"...Overall great watch for running if you just take some time to figure out how to use it." Read more
"...able to get this Garmin, which seems much more durable and is better for running." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the wearable computer. They say it's simple to use, navigate, and sync. They also say the web interface is intuitive and the other functions like lap settings are easy to use. Customers also say it is a very easy device to set up and use. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease and practicality of the product.
"...It's simple to use, and comfortable. I've also swam with it many times and have not noticed any water damage...." Read more
"...First, it picked up the GPS signal much quicker. Scrolling through the menus was much quicker. The GPS tracking seems to be on point...." Read more
"...The controls for the FR 25 are pretty simple. Four control buttons at the four corners of the...." Read more
"I am very satisfied with this watch. I wanted something extremely simple, small, and light to give me the basic metrics on my runs without carrying..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the watch. For example, they say it works well, does the most important stuff really well, and is impressed with its capabilities. They also mention that it's a basic GPS watch that has pretty much all of the functionality that most runners will need. Some say that it works fine for swimming or other activities and that it is the best of the bunch. Overall, most are happy with the ease of use and the fact that it fits great and works as a daily wear watch.
"...This watch does the job just as expected. It even takes my recorded runs and will give me my overall longest and best time...." Read more
"...Overall, this is a perfect watch for the running enthusiast (maybe not pro athlete) who doesn't need the bells and whistles of a heart rate monitor,..." Read more
"...I've used the FR 25 several times and have found it performs extremely well at what it is advertised to do...." Read more
"...use and over 1000 miles logged and a marathon, the watch has performed very well with only a few scratches on the face of the watch...." Read more
Customers find the value of the wearable computer to be good. They mention that it is durable, functional, and a good value for the price. Some say that the watch is a budget watch for running and able to track run mileage. Overall, most are satisfied with the value and functionality of the product.
"...Overall, excellent bargain watch." Read more
"...I hope this doesn't sound discouraging 'cause it really is a good product for the price & does basic running or activity tracking for someone not..." Read more
"...this had everything I wanted/needed at my fitness level and at a great price." Read more
"...I feel the Garmin Forerunner 25 is a GREAT value for all the capabilities it has!..." Read more
Customers like the gps signal of the wearable computer. They say it's super accurate, gives accurate mileage, and syncs with the satellite and heart. They also say the watch finds the GPS signal more quickly and picks it up within a matter of seconds. Customers are also impresseded that the watch does not lose GPS signal during the run.
"...But Ill note that it IS accurate...." Read more
"...First, it picked up the GPS signal much quicker. Scrolling through the menus was much quicker. The GPS tracking seems to be on point...." Read more
"...at 2 uses per week, I have had one instance where it reported inaccurate location data...." Read more
"...The GPS signal is picked up within a matter of seconds. The GPS receiver can be disabled for indoor/treadmill runs...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the wearable computer. They mention that it lasted quite some time, is much more efficient, and can last for almost 50 miles. Some mention that the watch is simple to operate and that it can record times, fastest 5k, and longest run. Overall, most are satisfied with the battery performance.
"...When not using the GPS, the battery charge lasts well over a month...." Read more
"Short story: This inexpensive high quality long battery lasting well functioning GPS watch is everything a running enthusiast such as myself could..." Read more
"...Battery life is great. This device will last for about 3 weeks on a single charge, something Apple Watch and FitBit can't do...." Read more
"...That said, the men's watch is nice with it's long battery life...." Read more
Customers like the sleep tracking capabilities of the wearable computer. They mention that it keeps track of miles, pace, and route. Some say that it's an excellent watch for tracking your mileage. It also does basic running or activity tracking, and tracks your steps even when not in the GPS mode. Customers also appreciate the graphs that continuously track their progress.
"...This watch does the job just as expected. It even takes my recorded runs and will give me my overall longest and best time...." Read more
"...'cause it really is a good product for the price & does basic running or activity tracking for someone not willing to spend well over $200 for the..." Read more
"...After a number of runs the watch will freeze and lose all of the data from your current run when you try to save it...." Read more
"...Offers graphs to continuously track your progress. I was able to see my texts on my watch display during my run...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the wearable computer. Some mention that the GPS connects in seconds and seems to be very accurate. They also say that it syncs with the satellite and heart rate monitor instantly. However, others say that they have difficulty connecting to the GPS and Bluetooth.
"...CONS:Connecting to GPS takes time...." Read more
"...It can also connect to your phone via bluetooth but I don't use that option. I don't wear this watch unless I'm running...." Read more
"...Cons: blue tooth connection is always tricky to re-establish and I usually have to disable/enable BT on the watch to get it to re-connect to my phone..." Read more
"...The watch picks up the GPS signal relatively quickly outdoors...." Read more
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When not using the GPS, the battery charge lasts well over a month. Using GPS does make a notable dent in the battery life, but I have yet to ever completely drain it before being able to charge again. It's simple to use, and comfortable. I've also swam with it many times and have not noticed any water damage. I've worn it everyday since I bought it about 3 months ago, and I couldn't be happier considering how much I spent.
CONS:
Connecting to GPS takes time. It can sometimes take up to a minute, even 2 sometimes, to get the GPS running, which isn't really THAT long, but can be irritating when you are ready to run and now you're just standing around. But Ill note that it IS accurate. I've compared it to several phones and they were pretty much in sync, so just remember to start the GPS a few minutes before you are ready to hit the trail.
The charger isn't universal, so don't misplace it! I'm not sure how much a replacement is, but to have a dead watch and now have to wait days for a replacement charger wouldn't be ideal.
Both of these are easy to deal with, hence my 5 stars.
Long story: My first GPS watch was a Garmin Forerunner 210 that I had for seven years in three countries and it was flawless. It was ruined during international travel (somehow still functioned but buttons and straps were torn off). So I grew to trust Garmin as a brand knew I wanted my replacement GPS watch to be a Garmin. But wow how expensive these watches are! So I bought the Forerunner 25 mainly because it was so inexpensive ($70 when I bought it), and boy was I surprised. First, it picked up the GPS signal much quicker. Scrolling through the menus was much quicker. The GPS tracking seems to be on point. The pace only shows you in increments of 5's, but that's totally fine. Watch is also very light. I've showered with this watch after running and it's been working just fine. The battery life is crazy good too. My old Forerunner 210 would be down to 25% after one marathon but this Forerunner 25 can go 1-2 weeks of running without needing a charge.
My two cons for this watch was that it could only display two lines of information (I was used to three), and it only stored your last seven runs. I actually plugged my watch into the computer a few days ago and did an update and realized it stored all my runs and uploaded them on the computer! I can go back and see pace, route, time, and all the other pertinent information for every run. As for the display, it can now show three lines of running data which is fantastic. I usually display distance, pace, and time.
Overall, this is a perfect watch for the running enthusiast (maybe not pro athlete) who doesn't need the bells and whistles of a heart rate monitor, VO2 max and all that other nonsense which will cost you hundreds of dollars. Works every time. Does exactly what I need it to. I can upload all my runs to my computer every few runs. It can also connect to your phone via bluetooth but I don't use that option. I don't wear this watch unless I'm running.
Overall, excellent bargain watch.
The face size is just about right; not too big, not too small. My wrists are about 7 - 7.25 inches in circumference. I find the numerals are easy to read. I found that without my glasses, I could read the data display numerals without much issue. The notifications display was a bit different as the font is smaller. I have very mild myopia with astigmatism in both eyes. I can pass my driver's license eye test without correction. I mention this for readers to use as a gauge; if your eyes are worse than mine, you'll likely need to wear your glasses or contacts in order to read the face of this device. The display is monochrome. I had no problem reading the display in various types of lighting (bright sunlight down to streetlight illumination). The backlight is sufficiently strong to allow quick reading of the display.
The controls for the FR 25 are pretty simple. Four control buttons at the four corners of the. The upper buttons are for the backlight and to start your workout. The lower buttons are to cycle through various options, screens and to mark laps. It's operation couldn't be much more simple for a GPS watch. Once you get the device setup, it is simplicity itself. Step outside, start the Run function of the watch, wait for your HR monitor to connect, GPS signal to be picked up, the Start the run. The HR function picks up my HR monitor signal quickly (faster than the GPS signal). The GPS signal is picked up within a matter of seconds. The GPS receiver can be disabled for indoor/treadmill runs.
I've used the FR 25 several times and have found it performs extremely well at what it is advertised to do. It paired with my Wahoo heart rate monitor without a problem. The watch picks up the GPS signal relatively quickly outdoors. Keep in mind that I live in a neighborhood that does not have a lot of trees or buildings to obstruct a clear overhead view of the skies, so GPS signals come through well. If you live on a street with heavy leaf cover or around tall buildings, expect to have a different experience until you get into the clear. The FR 25 uses only the US GPS system whereas other GPS watches use both the US and Russian satellites to mark your position. I have no idea what advantage is gained over using both systems as opposed to just one.
Battery life is great. This device will last for about 3 weeks on a single charge, something Apple Watch and FitBit can't do.
There are other features that for the sake of brevity I will not mention.
The cons for this device I have are as follows:
1). The beep is hard to hear. You can set the device to warn you of being below or over your selected HR zone along with other alerts. I have a hard time hearing the watch when I'm running outdoors, even at 5 AM in the morning.
2). You are pretty much saddled with the default screens. You have three you can cycle through and two of them are somewhat configurable. But I would like it if I could put the HR data on the first screen along with time and distance. As the watch is setup, HR data is on screen 3 and cannot be brought up to one of the other screens.
When this device is paired with the Garmin Connect website, it becomes even more fabulous. Garmin Connect allows the user to see a wide variety of fitness/activity data on your internet connected device. There is no longer a need to record your various data points in a spreadsheet or journal - they are all captured right here. HR, Avg HR, pace, avg. pace, distance...you can even track the number of miles you have on a particular pair of shoes!
I have used the FR 25 for several months. I've never been disappointed with it. It does as advertised, and does it well. This is a perfect watch for the beginning runner who wants to use the features the device provides.