Hardcore fitness junkies need a fitness tracker that can keep up. People new to fitness need a fitness tracker that will whip their ass into shape. The Garmin Forerunner 935 is both, and you don't need to wait until Black Friday to get it for a discount because it's $128 off on Amazon today. At $371.99 even on sale, this beast of a device doesn't come cheap — but it's cheaper than paying for an actual trainer. The 935 sits at the top of the Forerunner hierarchy thanks to highly customizable running and triathlon features. The watch apparently knows the difference between your freestyle runs and runs to beat a PR and tracks accordingly, giving data like ground contact time balance, stride length, and heart rate (even under water). If you start training too hard, it'll let you know to take it easy. Battery life is said to last for a week at a time, nixing the "Bummer, I can't run today because my watch isn't charged" excuse. The biggest drawback is that there's no on-device ...

I recently bought the Forerunner 235 and sent it back for several reasons. One of those reasons was the shockingly dim display (and the awful heart rate accuracy). After reading reviews, and after a brief fling with an Apple Watch, I ordered the Forerunner 935, especially after reading that the...

I had been looking for a smartwatch that could replace my Pebble 2 HR since it had begun to fall apart. I wanted something with a long battery life, physical buttons instead of touch, and good GPS capabilities.

It lacks some smart features, but the Forerunner 935 is as good a sports tracker as you’ll find

Sophisticated sports tracking; Excellent battery life; Comfortable, lightweight design;

No music playback; No NFC;

I have owned this watch for three months now, and wear it 24/7. Great for tracking runs, biking, hiking, and swimming. Sync with your phone and get all the stats on your activities. Having the altimeter is a real plus for hikers and mt bikers.

There's nothing better than training with a decent partner - and the Garmin Forerunner 935 promises it can be the very best that you can bring with you.

Varied sports tracking; Amazing battery life; Excellent fitness information

More expensive than most; No onboard music; No Garmin Pay

Garmin is an old master in this sports watch arena, with a portfolio that's stuffed with compelling devices. The Forerunner 935 is certainly accomplished, not only with the vast range of features it offers, but how it all hangs together.

Accurate; Great to wear; Refined UI; Vast array of data; Easily expandable ecosystem

No onboard music support; No Garmin Pay

This is so much more than a watch. The tri bundle pairing provides excellent metrics on run, bike, and swim, including analyses of running gait, as well as training effects and measures of training load. It syncs seamlessly with Garmin connect app and with Trainingpeaks.

Great fitness tracking; Light and comfortable; Excellent battery life;

No local music playback; Not cheap, is it?;

Buying a Garmin Forerunner 935 won’t suddenly make you lose 20lbs and earn calves of steel, but it is just about the best training buddy you could hope for. It has great battery life, all the tech a sports watch needs, and squeezes this all into a surprisingly slim, comfortable package. Only the Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR and slightly older Polar V800 can compete in terms of features. But neither of these can match the Forerunner 935’s versatility or support for the likes of Strava Live segments and live weather. If you want a professional trainer on your wrist, and prefer your watches to look sporty rather than shiny, it’s one of the best around.

Great fitness tracking; Light and comfortable; Excellent battery life;

No local music playback; Not cheap, is it?;