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Garmin Forerunner 235: Black/Gray GPS Running Watch - Ultimate Fitness Companion Review

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Details

BrandGarmin
ColorBlack/Gray
Are Batteries IncludedYes
Screen Size1.23 Inches
Human Interface InputButtons
Display TypeLCD, Color Display
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Description of Garmin Forerunner 235: Black/Gray GPS Running Watch - Ultimate Fitness Companion

GPS running watch with wrist based heart rate and display type is sunlight visible, transflective memory in pixel (MIP). Customize your watch and your training, larger screen a 44 percentage larger screen than the 225 but the same physical size. Audio Prompts: Receive Audio Prompts from your connected smartphone that include laps and lap times. Smartwatch mode: Up to 9 days. Gps mode: Up to 11 hours. Smart notifications: See incoming email, text messages, call alerts, calendar reminders and more from your compatible smartphone. Display size: 1.23 inch diameter. Battery life 11 hours training, 9 days watch, activity tracking, notifications + heart rate. Refer user manual below.

Reviews

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Revainrating 2 out of 5

Review from a serious runner and Garmin supporter: Garmin picks up the pace

It's surprising that many of the reviews of the 235 here were written by people who wanted a 'fitness tracker' for themselves. I always have the Forerunner as a tool considered for runners so I just find it odd that so many people would want to use it as their everyday watch. Nothing wrong with that except that their ratings are meaningless to the serious runner. To set the context, here's an overview from perspective from someone who runs a lot and is quite competitive at an age group level.I…

Pros
  • Smart notifications: See incoming email, text messages, call notifications, calendar reminders and more on your compatible smartphone. Display size: 1.23" diameter
Cons
  • Crumpled packaging

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good as a running watch with GPS and activity tracking.

As mentioned before, make sure you are buying this watch for the right reasons! I've been a dedicated Fitbit user for 3 years. I had Charge HR, Surge and Blaze. I was a Charge and Surge (GPS) runner but then suffered a knee injury and became a gymnast rat during the Blaze period. My knee feels better and I'm happy to report that I can walk again! I used Garmin and Fitbit Blaze together on different days and workouts to compare them. I hope this review helps someone transition from a Blaze/Surge

Pros
  • Battery life 11 hours training, 9 days display, activity tracking, notifications + heart rate. See manual below
Cons
  • Definitely bad product

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The best GPS fitness watch on the market.

FR235 I have a week now and here are the details. -- Appearance -- FR235 is very light. You'll find it hard to believe that the folks at Garmin managed to fit a vibration motor, accelerometer, GPS + GLONASS, audio, and a decent battery, all sealed with 5ATM water resistance. ending with the USB end. I love the large display that really shows off the beauty of the custom watch faces you'll find on Garmin Connect IQ. The strap is interchangeable and I was surprised to learn that there is actually

Pros
  • Audio Prompts: Receive audio prompts from your connected smartphone that include laps and lap times. Smartwatch mode: up to 9 days. GPS mode: Up to 11 hours
Cons
  • Not everything fits