--- product_id: 67075805 title: "Garmin Forerunner 225" brand: "garmin" price: "NZ$637" currency: NZD in_stock: null reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/67075805-garmin-forerunner-225 store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Built-in GPS for precise outdoor tracking Long-lasting battery for extended use Wrist-based heart rate monitor with zone colors Garmin Forerunner 225 **Brand:** garmin **Price:** NZ$637 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🏃‍♂️ Elevate your run, own your zone, and never miss a beat! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Garmin Forerunner 225 by garmin - **How much does it cost?** NZ$637 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/67075805-garmin-forerunner-225) ## Best For - garmin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted garmin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Run Free, Strap-Free:** Wrist-based heart rate sensor eliminates the need for chest straps, giving you ultimate comfort and freedom during every run. - • **Seamless Social Sync:** Bluetooth connectivity enables instant uploads and live tracking, so you can share your progress and join the community in real time. - • **Vibrant Color Display & Alerts:** Bright, sunlight-readable screen with vibration alerts keeps you informed without breaking your stride. - • **Real-Time Coaching On Your Wrist:** Customizable training plans from Garmin Connect deliver pro-level guidance right on your watch, keeping you motivated and on track. - • **All-Day Activity & Sleep Tracking:** Monitor your steps, calories, and sleep patterns effortlessly, turning everyday movement into measurable progress. ## Overview The Garmin Forerunner 225 is a sleek GPS running watch featuring wrist-based heart rate monitoring with color-coded zones, customizable training plans, and Bluetooth syncing for live tracking and social sharing. Designed for runners who want accurate pace, distance, and activity tracking without the hassle of chest straps, it also offers all-day step and sleep monitoring with a vibrant, easy-to-read color display and long battery life. ## Description Product Description Know your zone with the Garmin Forerunner 225 - the first Garmin GPS running watch with wrist-based heart rate. Now you have the option to run without a strap because this watch has a built-in sensor that measures your heart rate at the wrist. A colourful gauge shows your zone and beats per minute at a glance: warm-up (gray), easy (blue), aerobic (green), threshold (orange) or maximum (red). Create customized workouts or download free training plans at Garmin ConnectT, send to your watch and get coach-like guidance. The Forerunner 225 offers vibration alerts and a built-in accelerometer to record distance for treadmill workouts, as well as tracking your daily activity and sleep. Connected features include automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, live tracking and social media sharing. Legal Disclaimer International Shipping taxes: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Review: Excellent watch, love it - just a couple of niggles - As a creature of habit, I was very reluctant to swap my antique Forerunner 205. This was despite the charging cradle being broken (elastic band solution), my dog having chewed the screen and it being the size of a small house! However... I finally took the plunge and after a bit of research, I decided on the 225 - not the cheapest Garmin model out there and certainly not the mot expensive. In fact, the key factor in me deciding on the 225 was the wrist-based heart-rate monitor, I've never got on with chest straps and thought that getting heart-rate obsessed might be another string to my bow. I've been using this watch for a few weeks now and I am kicking myself for not upgrading sooner, it is absolutely fantastic. The good: - A lot smaller than the 205 (but then again a house strapped to your wrist would be too) - Picks up GPS satellites instantly, still something of a novelty, to be honest! - Nice and responsive menu system, v quick - Vibrate alert is decent (you can tell I've been used to using an old watch!!!!) - Heart rate monitor seems to work perfectly - I use it for running and squash (who knew I could get to 200 BPM in the latter) - The auto-Bluetooth upload is spot on - works perfectly every time - Watch looks good - decent design - strap is nice - Who knew that step counting would become such an obsession - the watch does that too if you want it to - Battery seems last ages The bad (really scraping the barrel here) - I am a stato (obviously) and noticed on a recent run that the pace displayed on the watch didn't seem to alter very often (it's rare I run a very flat pace) - i.e. it lags behind or doesn't catch up. I understand through doing some research that this is due to the way the watch records its data. It records data points every 7 seconds or so, which sometimes doesn't pick up pace changes (I expect). This doesn't seem to impact the data when uploaded to Strava/Connect but might be annoying for people during the run. On the 205 it was possible to switch the data recording type (the more points you record the more battery is used up and the quicker the memory is filled) - it's a shame the 225 doesn't have the same facility. - No VO2 max - which is a shame I am sure working it out would be possible with the data the watch gathers Anyway, overall I absolutely love this watch - one of my best ever buys. Looking forward to getting plenty more use out of it going forward. Review: Well designed watch, OK GPS, not so great mobile app. - I was a bit skeptical about its GPS performance compared to using a smartphone with mobile internet but, it seems to work well. Granted, most of my runs are in open areas with single story buildings instead of skyscrapers. It's not too far off from what my smartphone tracks - about 0.3km off. Route mapping can be a little funny sometimes but not so bad that the track jumps streets away. Heart rate seems to be -20bpm off from my actual HR but, this is usually the case with most optical HR sensors like this. In comparison, the Mio Fuse I used before this is around -10bpm. There are a lot of settings you can toggle on/off such as pause when standing still which makes it greatly customisable. Once you complete a run, it shows any records you've broken which can be a nice motivator. As the name "Forefunner" suggests, it's for running only - you can't select any other kind of exercise on it. Outside of that, it does let you track sleep and daily steps but, won't constantly track your heartrate. Physically, I think it's designed really well. First off, I've got a tiny wrist (15cm) but it's got enough room to support even smaller than that. The screen has an optional button to manually toggle the backlight but, you probably won't need it if you're running in daylight. Unlike most digital screens, the display is actually brighter when light is shining on it, similar to some old Nokia phones! Operation is very nice and simple too. Up/down buttons to navigate menu, then two separate buttons to confirm and move back. One gripe I have is that you can't sync the data with the smartphone app without turning on tracking mode which in turn, turns on the green lights that track your heart rate. App itself isn't very pretty looking but gives you a lot of information such as heart rate, elavation, cadence, route and even the weather during the day. This can then be further summarised to see how far you've run in total for the week or month too. No fun looking achievement graphics even though it keeps track of your top records and it would be good if it colour coded the route you ran like Mio does showing where you slowed down. I also had problems syncing with my LG G3 when I had to quit the app and try to re-sync again. It's probably easier syncing up records by installing the PC software and plugging in the watch, really. If you don't like the app, the data is stored in raw text form so you can analyse it yourself or use some other third party app for analysing. Bottom line is the GPS works on most days but, if you want accurate GPS route and distance tracking even in densely packed areas, you'll want to stick with a smartphone that has a mobile internet connection and pair it up with a dedicated HR tracker. ## Features - Tracks time, steps, distance, pace, heart rate and calories burned indoors and out - Built- in sensor to measure your heart rate at the wrist and show heart rate zones - Customised training plans from Garmin Connect on your watch for real-time coaching - Activity tracking counts steps and calories and reminds you when it's time to move - Sync with Bluetooth to your smartphone for live track, quick uploads and to share your runs online ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00XL41ILC | | Guaranteed software updates until | unknown | | Item model number | 010-01472-11 | | Manufacturer | Garmin | | Product Dimensions | 1.52 x 28.7 x 4.83 cm; 54 g | ## Product Details - **Battery life:** 8 Hours - **Brand:** Garmin - **Connectivity technology:** Bluetooth - **Included components:** Charging cable - **Item weight:** 0.05 Kilograms - **Map type:** Street - **Model name:** Forerunner 225 - **Mounting type:** Wrist Mount - **Special feature:** Heart rate monitor^Heart rate-based calorie computation - **Vehicle service type:** Truck ## Images ![Garmin Forerunner 225 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61a-lMYc5QL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent watch, love it - just a couple of niggles *by S***Y on 7 April 2016* As a creature of habit, I was very reluctant to swap my antique Forerunner 205. This was despite the charging cradle being broken (elastic band solution), my dog having chewed the screen and it being the size of a small house! However... I finally took the plunge and after a bit of research, I decided on the 225 - not the cheapest Garmin model out there and certainly not the mot expensive. In fact, the key factor in me deciding on the 225 was the wrist-based heart-rate monitor, I've never got on with chest straps and thought that getting heart-rate obsessed might be another string to my bow. I've been using this watch for a few weeks now and I am kicking myself for not upgrading sooner, it is absolutely fantastic. The good: - A lot smaller than the 205 (but then again a house strapped to your wrist would be too) - Picks up GPS satellites instantly, still something of a novelty, to be honest! - Nice and responsive menu system, v quick - Vibrate alert is decent (you can tell I've been used to using an old watch!!!!) - Heart rate monitor seems to work perfectly - I use it for running and squash (who knew I could get to 200 BPM in the latter) - The auto-Bluetooth upload is spot on - works perfectly every time - Watch looks good - decent design - strap is nice - Who knew that step counting would become such an obsession - the watch does that too if you want it to - Battery seems last ages The bad (really scraping the barrel here) - I am a stato (obviously) and noticed on a recent run that the pace displayed on the watch didn't seem to alter very often (it's rare I run a very flat pace) - i.e. it lags behind or doesn't catch up. I understand through doing some research that this is due to the way the watch records its data. It records data points every 7 seconds or so, which sometimes doesn't pick up pace changes (I expect). This doesn't seem to impact the data when uploaded to Strava/Connect but might be annoying for people during the run. On the 205 it was possible to switch the data recording type (the more points you record the more battery is used up and the quicker the memory is filled) - it's a shame the 225 doesn't have the same facility. - No VO2 max - which is a shame I am sure working it out would be possible with the data the watch gathers Anyway, overall I absolutely love this watch - one of my best ever buys. Looking forward to getting plenty more use out of it going forward. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well designed watch, OK GPS, not so great mobile app. *by L***Y on 11 September 2016* I was a bit skeptical about its GPS performance compared to using a smartphone with mobile internet but, it seems to work well. Granted, most of my runs are in open areas with single story buildings instead of skyscrapers. It's not too far off from what my smartphone tracks - about 0.3km off. Route mapping can be a little funny sometimes but not so bad that the track jumps streets away. Heart rate seems to be -20bpm off from my actual HR but, this is usually the case with most optical HR sensors like this. In comparison, the Mio Fuse I used before this is around -10bpm. There are a lot of settings you can toggle on/off such as pause when standing still which makes it greatly customisable. Once you complete a run, it shows any records you've broken which can be a nice motivator. As the name "Forefunner" suggests, it's for running only - you can't select any other kind of exercise on it. Outside of that, it does let you track sleep and daily steps but, won't constantly track your heartrate. Physically, I think it's designed really well. First off, I've got a tiny wrist (15cm) but it's got enough room to support even smaller than that. The screen has an optional button to manually toggle the backlight but, you probably won't need it if you're running in daylight. Unlike most digital screens, the display is actually brighter when light is shining on it, similar to some old Nokia phones! Operation is very nice and simple too. Up/down buttons to navigate menu, then two separate buttons to confirm and move back. One gripe I have is that you can't sync the data with the smartphone app without turning on tracking mode which in turn, turns on the green lights that track your heart rate. App itself isn't very pretty looking but gives you a lot of information such as heart rate, elavation, cadence, route and even the weather during the day. This can then be further summarised to see how far you've run in total for the week or month too. No fun looking achievement graphics even though it keeps track of your top records and it would be good if it colour coded the route you ran like Mio does showing where you slowed down. I also had problems syncing with my LG G3 when I had to quit the app and try to re-sync again. It's probably easier syncing up records by installing the PC software and plugging in the watch, really. If you don't like the app, the data is stored in raw text form so you can analyse it yourself or use some other third party app for analysing. Bottom line is the GPS works on most days but, if you want accurate GPS route and distance tracking even in densely packed areas, you'll want to stick with a smartphone that has a mobile internet connection and pair it up with a dedicated HR tracker. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Nice watch, shame about the HRM *by J***Y on 10 February 2016* Good watch, but let down by the HRM. First the good. The gps lock is quick enough in about 1 minute, then your ready to go. I like the large displays when running that are easy to read. Now the bad. This has to be one of the chunkier watches out there. It's really thick on your wrist and wouldn't sell so well if you could see a side profile before buying. The built in HRM is the weak spot in this item. I get wildly variable results depending on where you strap it to your wrist. At best it gives a guide, just don't believe the figures. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/67075805-garmin-forerunner-225](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/67075805-garmin-forerunner-225) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*