Garmin Forerunner 305 1.5 in. Handheld GPS Receiver

Garmin Forerunner 305 1.5 in. Handheld GPS Receiver

4.10 4.1 (read 5 reviews)
Key Features
Handheld (Outdoor)
Handheld
1.5 in.

Get the most out of your workouts with the Garmin Forerunner 305, a GPS personal trainer. Whether you’re going for a daily jog or training for a triathlon, the Forerunner 305 tracks and stores vital information that you can analyze on your computer with interactive graphs that chart your pace, time, distance traveled, and heart rate. Upload your information to MotionBased.com, Garmin’s web-based application that allows you to track your fitness statistics online, giving you the tools you need to take your training to the next level.

Product Feature Chart

Product MPN

010-00467-02

Technical Features

Heart Rate Monitor, 3D Map View
Trip Timers

Other Features

USB
IPX7 Waterproof Standard
Built-in

Battery

Proprietary Lithium
10 Hours

Warranty

1 Year

Miscellaneous

Garmin Forerunner
740617010879
28881161

Display

1.3 in. x 0.8 in.
4 Level Grayscale LCD Display
160 X 100

GPS System

45 sec
38 sec
1 sec
1 per second, continuous
< 33 feet

Dimensions

2.1 in.
2.7 in.
0.7 in.
0.17 lb.

Product Reviews

Garmin 305 -- my virtual training partner is my best friend Jun 4, 2009
4.00 4/5.0
Pros:
The 305 does a LOT of things fairly proficiently, easy-to-read display.
Cons:
Manufacturer should have made it do half as many things twice as well.

Review: My Garmin 305 is a useful if imperfect training tool. Based on the overall quality of this product, I would be willing to purchase from Garmin again.

Good on bike rides Feb 23, 2009
4.00 4/5.0
Pros:
Many useful features, including heart rate.
Cons:
battery life too short for endurance activities. Only one position format, only one datum.

Fulfills the Promise Dec 20, 2008
5.00 5/5.0
Pros:
Improved (perfected) GPS Accurate HR Drama-free software and syncing
Cons:
Separate syncing/charging dock The band, while improved, doesn't retain the flap very well.

Review: Other than shoes, the 305 is the best running accessory that I'm aware of. Garmin corrects the many flaws of the 301.

Forerunner 305 great outdoor/sports watch! Oct 28, 2008
5.00 5/5.0
Pros:
All in one, convenient and accurate GPS sports watch! USB battery recharges.
Cons:
Large size, not heavy, but is clearly a sportswatch. Sometimes takes minutes to find satellites.

Review: This is the clear leader in Sports Watch products, combining HRM and GPS (distance and altitude).

Better than I hoped, but not as good as it could be Jul 21, 2008
4.00 4/5.0
Pros:
Gives me the data I want. Can download and upload data with ease.
Cons:
Bulky. Difficulty acquiring satellites in buildings and trees. Tiny buttons.

Review: Sure, get one. You know you want one. And you won't pay an arm and a leg for it, or have to buy it a la carte like some systems.

Garmin Forerunner 305 1.5 in. Handheld GPS Receiver
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