Tempting Amazon deal transforms the old but gold Garmin Forerunner 245 into a best seller

Amazon's #1 bestseller in the GPS running unit category can now be yours at 30% off the price! We're talking about the old but golden Garmin Forerunner 245, which may have launched in 2019 but remains one of the most popular mid-range smartwatches for runners. So if you're on a tight budget, this one might work really well for you, especially if you get one through Amazon's deal. As you'd expect from a laptop that's not exactly a spring chicken, the Forerunner 245 has seen several discounts over the years. Some of them have even exceeded the current 30% reduction. Still, buyers haven't had a chance to get this puppy at discounts in the 30% range for over a month, so now might be a good time to pick one up.

Although it may not be among the best fitness trackers or smartwatches on the market, as it has been seen on many moons, this watch remains very popular on Amazon. How so? Well, largely because it offers exceptional value for money (and probably also because its more contemporary versions rarely get decent discounts.)

So what does this smartwatch have to offer? As stated, it is best suited for runners and workout enthusiasts. If you're one of those people who are absolutely obsessed with stats and performance information, you'll enjoy having this bad boy in your races.

With advanced runner-centric apps and features, the Forerunner 245 provides insight into running dynamics, symmetry, stride length and more. You can even pair it with additional compatible monitors to get additional details about your running performance.

However, if you're not a hardcore runner, you probably won't like these features. You might be more tempted by the smartwatch's workout status feature or the Garmin Coach. The first shows how well you're doing during your workout, whether you're overdoing it or need to push harder. The latter allows you to turn the laptop into a personalized trainer by downloading adaptive training plans or creating your own.

With added security features and up to seven days of battery life, this smartwatch obviously still has some juice left, even though it's not only just released. So if you don't mind picking up a slightly older version of Garmin's mid-range Forerunner series smartwatches, you might want to consider Amazon's deal while it's live.