Garmin Forerunner 235
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7 years ago
Fantastic fitness aid
Ordered this on behalf of my son who has started a running training programme. He'd previously used his smart phone, but now he's got this he says it's so much better. Lots of stats he didn't get with his phone, easy to get up and running, comfortable to wear and easy to synchronise with his iphone.
10 years ago
Garmin Forerunner 235: The Best Running Watch Yet
The Garmin Forerunner 235 ($329) takes everything that was great about its predecessor, the Forerunner 225 , and packs it into a smaller and lighter package. It also adds new features, such as the ability to add third-party watch faces and apps.
Pros:
- Accurate GPS
- heart-rate monitor
- Very thin and light
- Easy to read in sunlight
- Customizable interface
Cons:
- App could be better organized
- No built-in storage for music
8 years ago
Pros:
- Battery life is great, charges real fast
- GPS out side on a run works perfect
- Not the best on treadmill though
- Everything works like it should, very happy with mine especially since it was bought on special
Cons:
- Wish it was a little smaller to suit the female arm
- Making the screen smaller would still be ok I believe
10 years ago
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bought for son in law and he thinks it is absolutely brilliant..Good product and services.
10 years ago
Garmin Forerunner 235 review: The best watch for casual and serious runners
The Garmin Forerunner 235 offers the best value for serious and casual runners looking for an all-in-one running watch and fitness tracker. The Garmin Forerunner 225 was one of my favorite running watches of 2015. It was a device I personally recommend to numerous friends and family members, but there's a new king of the hill -- the Forerunner 235.
Pros:
- The Garmin Forerunner 235 has accurate GPS for tracking runs and a 24/7 wrist-based heart-rate monitor
- It can track all-day activities like steps and sleep, and can display notifications from iPhone and Android devices
- It's water-resistant and can be worn in the shower or while swimming.
Cons:
- Heart rate accuracy drops off during interval training
- there are occasional connection and syncing problems and Garmin's Connect app can be confusing to navigate.
15 years ago
If you have a garmin Heart Monitor device, you nee
All Garmin devices use Ant+ technology, so Polar or any other HR Strap's don't work. Garmin sells these for $60. Way more expensive than these really should cost. However, they work well, and for less than $40 I am happy with my purchase.
10 years ago
Garmin Forerunner 235 review
The Garmin Forerunner 235 is the company's latest running watch with wrist-based heart rate monitoring built in. Coming less than a year after the Forerunner 225 , it may seem like a simple incremental update.
Pros:
- Looks great
- Superb activity tracking
- Well rounded running stats
Cons:
- Optical HR tech not accurate enough
- Garmin Connect app confusing
- Missing fun training modes
10 years ago
Easy HR monitor
Got this from Garmin in trade for a pesky Forerunner 225. Much thinner than 225, and gets HR with less band tension. In cold weather, I pull back sleeve to see, or some of my Nike shirts have thumbholes that fit over watch.
10 years ago
Big Improvement Over Forerunner 405
I had a Forerunner 405 previous to this 235. Big improvements. I like the buttons vs the bezel which was difficult at best to navigate at times. The screen is bigger and much easier to read with better contrast and bigger numbers.
Pros:
- Bigger and easier to read display
- built in heart rate monitor
- ability to customize display
- can switch easily to cycling from running
Cons:
- I wish the display was a bit brighter, in shade with sunglasses, it can be difficult to read but still better than the 405
- The heart rate measurement can be erratic and unreliable
- Can't use the old Garmin Training Center computer app which I preferred to use to get a quick view of workout data
9 years ago
Great watch, but very fragile
I love this product for running. I haven't used the cycling, but had heard it was good for swimming. After I bought it, that wasn't true. I didn't use it for it, though, just found out by reading the instructions. I am on my second watch since February, but I need to exchange it again.
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