Garmin Forerunner 235

User Reviews

• The screen is always on and displays current data for easy use.
• Easy to sync your apps with the watch.
• The battery life is pretty decent during active use.
• Doesn’t get in the way of movements.
• Connects with GPS signal quickly.
• Sport band is comfortable against wrist.
• Monitors heart rate consistently.
• Tracks sleep to ensure comprehensive health.
• Efficiently links with Strava for compatibility.
• All-day activity monitor is useful for those who need to track their movements.

Expert Reviews

• Comfortable silicone strap.
• Two customizable screens for ease of use.
• The buttons are easy to use and responsive upon touch.
• One of the lightest options.
• Can pair with ANT+ chest straps quickly and easily.
• The heart rate device has reportedly performed consistently over use.
• Features 4 sports modes with run, indoor, cycle, and other, allowing for versatility.
• Within 5% accuracy on total distance during a run.
• Able to add on third-party apps for compatibility.
• Features a recovery adviser, which shows you how long you should rest until your next intense activity bout, allowing for performance recovery.
• Bigger display than previous models for easy viewing.
• Able to display notifications from your smart phone.
• Uses both GLONASS (Russian satellite information) as well as GPS, for comprehensive data.
• ‘Back to Start’ option allows for runner safety to get back to starting point when lost.
• The Finish Time estimator allows you to see how much time you have remaining until you hit your customized goal.
• Able to sync to Garmin Connect easily.
• Programmable movement notification reminds the user to get up and get active.
• Specific runner-features to improve fitness for runners.

User Reviews

• The pace feature can be tricky to adjust.
• Some complaints about the plastic looking and feeling cheap.
• Some issues with the screen freezing when the user is changing modes.
• Can’t track as many activities as some other watch models.
• The heart rate monitor juts out and can poke into your wrist.
• The add-ons can be tedious to properly install.
• Reports of switching between screens without the user pressing any buttons.
• Expensive.

Expert Reviews

• No touchscreen, but has 5 side buttons instead.
• Some may not like the overall plastic feel, even though this keeps the watch lightweight.
• No support for any Bluetooth sensors and no compatibility.
• Not as accurate as the Forerunner 935.
• Heart-rate tracking can be inaccurate.
• Might be too-big for an everyday constant-use watch.
• The battery life is not as good as other models.