One advantage of this device is the availability of accessories. Apart from running, I also use the device when biking (thanks to a handlebar mount) and on a treadmill (thanks to the footpod).
Read the full review →Critic reviews
sort by
We don't have any critic reviews for the Garmin Forerunner 305 yet. Are we missing some? Let us know!
You can also add the Garmin Forerunner 305 to your gdgt Want List and we'll send you an email when there are new critic reviews!
I would highly recommend this product to anyone interested in tracking their workouts. I'm in the process of training for my third marathon and have found this device to not only keep a detailed record of my progress, but also provide motivation to keep on top of my training regiment....
Read the full review →I needed a device to track my running progress and it just fits my needs. Sturdy design and doesn't lose satellite signal. It takes longer to locate signal at startup time.
Read the full review →I love the Garmin 305. I have used the newer 405 on occasion, and while it looks better, the 305 is more readable, easier to use, and the wired USB hookup to the PC or Mac is much faster than the 405's wireless connection. The battery life and GPS Connectivity was very good too. My big...
Read the full review →Great watch. Excellent for training and more or less does exactly what it's supposed to. Giving a "2" for Start-up Time because on more than one occasion in more than one location, it's taken well over 5 minutes to locate satellites.
Read the full review →A couple of years ago, the only time I ran was if they were about to lock the door when Dairy Queen was closing (gotta love those Blizzards). My lady friend took a Running Room "Learn To Run" course and talked me into giving running a try. She is a bit of a gadget geekette and had a...
Read the full review →I love it!! This GPS watch has joined me on my wildest MTB rides in the mountains of Costa Rica. I think you can't get anything better on this price range. I'm using it with a bike mount to the handlebar which is pretty good and also connected to a cadence sensor. It gives me all the information...
Read the full review →A great tool in it's day. I can now do pretty much all of the stuff I needed with iPhone apps and Nike+. OK, so I'm yet to find an HR monitor for the iPhone but I was never really bothered by all that. Having said all that, if you're looking to get serious about fitness, this...
Read the full review →How it stacks up
Instantly compare the Garmin Forerunner 305 side by side with some of the top devices on gdgt!
Compare these-
Garmin Forerunner 305 -
Garmin Forerunner 610 82 from $399 -
Garmin nuvi 1390T 85 from $179 -
Garmin nuvi 2595LMT 85 from $187 -
Garmin nuvi 295W
Other Garmin GPS
-
Garmin Forerunner 610 82 from $399 -
Garmin nuvi 1390T 85 from $179 -
Garmin nuvi 2595LMT 85 from $187 -
Garmin nuvi 295W -
Garmin nuvi 2797LMT
Don't forget to check out these other devices by Garmin, you might find something good!