Garmin Forerunner 230 GPS Fitness Watch
With the Garmin Foreunner 230 GPS fitness watch you can take your cycling and running performance to the next level. You can pair the Garmin Foreunner 230 watch with a heart rate monitor (sold separately) for VO2 max, calories burnt and heart rate zone data to see the physiological improvements of your training.
The Garmin Forerunner GPS watch also tracks distance, pace, time as well as a pedometer and sleep information.
Pair the Forerunner 230 with a compatible smartphone for automatic uploads to Garmin Connect. Live tracking lets your friends and family monitor your progress. Audio prompts, smart notifications and social media sharing are all at your fingertips.
Customise the Garmin Forerunner 230 for your needs with different watch faces, widget, applications and data fields downloaded from Connect IQ.
Garmin Forerunner 230 GPS Watch Key Features
Customise 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 customise 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 (³Activity tracking accuracy), 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.
Colourful graphic interface shows your heart rate zone and beats per minute¹ (¹When used with a heart rate monitor. Included with some models; sold separately on others.) at a glance.
It's Simple. Full Stop.
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.
In The Box
- Forerunner 230 GPS watch
- Charging/data clip
- Documentation
| Physical & Performance |
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| Physical dimensions | 45 x 45 x 11.7 mm |
| Display size, WxH | 31.1 mm diameter |
| Display resolution, WxH | 215 x 180 pixels |
| Color display | Yes |
| Weight | 41 g |
| Battery | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery life | Up to 5 weeks in smartwatch mode; up to 16 hours in training mode |
| 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 |
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| History | 200 hours of activity data |
| Running Features |
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| 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 |
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| Bike speed/cadence sensor | Yes (optional) |
| Performance Features |
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| 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 |
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| 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™ |
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| Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data) | Yes |
| Automatic sync (automatically transfers data to your computer) | Yes |
| Additional | Connect IQ™ app support: Yes |
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