
Garmin · 2007
Forerunner® 50Size, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
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The Forerunner® 50 in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Rated for 1 year of use per charge.
- Water rated to 3 ATM.
- 42.5g on the wrist.
- .9" x 0.7" (2.4 x 1.8 cm) display.
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Check offerForerunner® 50 battery life
The runtime the manufacturer publishes for everyday use.
- Smartwatch1 year
Forerunner® 50 specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.
- Battery life
- 1 year
- Display
- .9" x 0.7" (2.4 x 1.8 cm)
- Water rating
- 3 ATM
Full specification sheet
18 published lines across 6 groups, unedited
Overview
- Family
- Garmin
General
- Dimension
- 1.7" x 2.3" x 0.8" (4.2 x 5.8 x 2.0 cm)
- Battery Type
- coin cell battery (CR2032)
- Battery life
- 1 year
- Display Size
- .9" x 0.7" (2.4 x 1.8 cm)
- Water rating
- 3 ATM
Additional
- Additional
- Watch functions include time of day (12/24h), dual time zone, calendar (day/date), daily alarm.Garmin Connect is compatible with Windows® XP or newer and Intel-based Mac running OS 10.4.11 or later with Safari.
Product Info
- Main SKU
- 010-00679-05
- Product ID
- 10527
- Product Name
- Forerunner® 50
- Release Date
- 8/8/2007
- Product Variation
- With Heart Rate Monitor
Maps & Memory
- History
- 100 laps or up to 7 hours of data
- Navigation Routes
- 0 (sport watch is not GPS-enabled)
- Waypoints/favorites/locations
- 0 (sport watch is not GPS-enabled)
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
- Interval training
- Yes (alarms only)
- Customizable data pages
- Auto Lap® interval tracking feature
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Forerunner® 50 — Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Garmin Forerunner® 50 battery last?
Garmin rates it at 1 year per charge in everyday use.
