
Garmin · 2013
Forerunner® 220Size, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
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The Forerunner® 220 in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Rated for 6 weeks of use per charge.
- Water rated to 5 ATM.
- 40.7g on the wrist.
- 1.0" (25.4 mm) diameter display.
Does the Forerunner® 220 fit your wrist?
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Check offerForerunner® 220 battery life
The runtime the manufacturer publishes for everyday use.
- Smartwatch6 weeks
How the Forerunner® 220 ranks on battery
Against the 268 Garmin watches in our database, ranked on each figure Garmin publishes.
- Everyday use42 days#8 of 257
- GPS tracking10 hours#211 of 233
Forerunner® 220 specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.
- Battery life
- Up to 6 weeks in watch mode; up to 10 hours in training mode
- Display
- 1.0" (25.4 mm) diameter
- Resolution
- 180 x 180 pixels
- Water rating
- 5 ATM
Full specification sheet
23 published lines across 7 groups, unedited
Overview
- Family
- Garmin
General
- Dimension
- 1.8" x 1.8" x 0.5" (45 x 45 x 12.5 mm)
- Battery Type
- Rechargeable lithium-ion
- Battery life
- Up to 6 weeks in watch mode; up to 10 hours in training mode
- Display Size
- 1.0" (25.4 mm) diameter
- Water rating
- 5 ATM
- Color display
- Display resolution
- 180 x 180 pixels
Sensors
- GPS
- Accelerometer
Product Info
- Main SKU
- 010-01147-00
- Product ID
- 129397
- Product Name
- Forerunner® 220
- Release Date
- 9/16/2013
- Product Variation
- Black/Red Watch Only
Maps & Memory
- History
- 200 hours of activity data
Activity Tracking Features
- Calories burned
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
- Auto scroll
- Advanced workouts
- Interval training
- Customizable data pages
- Auto Pause® automatic timer halt
- Auto Lap® interval tracking feature
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Forerunner® 220 — Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Garmin Forerunner® 220 battery last?
Garmin rates it at 6 weeks per charge in everyday use.
How does the Garmin Forerunner® 220 battery compare with other Garmin watches?
At 42 days in everyday use it ranks #8 of the 257 Garmin watches in our database — the top 3% of the range. The full ranking, including GPS and power-saving figures, is on our Garmin battery life comparison.
