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Garmin Forerunner 235 Black Grey One Size
Last Updated: May 22, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
87
Old Reviews
0
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Review Analysis - 85 recent, verified reviews
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Software Platform
14app, strava, interface, software, navigate
+86%
-14%
" ... The app is easy to use. ... "
" ... I used to own an Apple Watch but later got this Garfunkel’s and loved it so much more. ... "
" ... Google ain’t in the fitness business. ... Enjoy the interface as well. ... "
" ... We're fully satisfied with the software, easily compatible with IOS apple products. ... "
" ... The app is easy to use as well! ... "
" ... The basic navigation was pretty straight forward and with time I have been able to navigate to widgets and apps. ... "
" ... Also, you can download the different watch facees to show the information you want . ... "
" ... I love the app integration and all the display features available. ... "
For Running
12watch, run, well, starting, loves
+100%
" ... I love this running watch! ... "
" ... This watch has been a fantastic help for me to understand my running. ... With that said I would still recommend this watch to anyone starting out running. ... "
" ... He loves running and is health conscious. ... "
" ... Connects up well with his iPhone and tracks his pace when running very well. ... "
" ... I really like this one, i use it for running and occasional biking. ... It has a few different settings while on a run. ... "
" ... Best running watch I have owned. ... "
" ... Purchased for my brother in law who runs a lot. ... "
" ... I particularly like how it ties into Strava and downloads my results after every run. ... "
GPS
11watch, garmin, signal, gps tracking, much
+91%
-9%
" ... Accurate GPS, with no signal drop no matter where you are running ... "
" ... The other features are great, but I purchased it specifically for HR and GPS. ... "
" ... My garmin forerunner 230 was working just fine after 4 years, but I upgraded to this and it is top of the line GPS tracking. ... "
" ... So far it is spot on with gps tracking and pace. ... "
" ... It finds the gps signal within 5 seconds. ... "
" ... I am using this Garmin and it performed very well. ... "
" ... Exelente toma de señal GPS ... "
" ... The GPS has been pretty reliable, although I must admit I'm still learning all th options to include associated apps and the various watch faces. ... "
Apps
10watch, strava, options, navigate, learning
+100%
" ... Also, you can download the different watch facees to show the information you want . ... "
" ... I was able to take it out for a run, and syncing with the Garmin Connect app seemed quick and easy. ... I have the app connected to my Strava, and upload went smoothly. ... "
" ... He uses the app Strava to track his runs with this watch and LOVES it. ... "
" ... The app is easy to use. ... "
" ... Garmin connect app provides a very detailes analysis of all the activities you do. ... "
" ... Google ain’t in the fitness business. ... "
" ... The app is easy to use as well! ... "
" ... The basic navigation was pretty straight forward and with time I have been able to navigate to widgets and apps. ... "
Battery Life
8battery life, charge, battery, lasts, every
+88%
-13%
" ... I generally charge it twice a week and have no issues. ... "
" ... The battery life can last for days. ... "
" ... It synchs with GPS much faster than my old watch and the battery lasts forever. ... "
" ... It's performed better than anticipated and the battery has lasted longer than expected between charges (I feel like I only charge it about 1-2 x per week? ... "
" ... Used product as soon as it was charged. ... "
" ... Its very user feiendly, the battery life goes aboutna week for what i use it for which is training runs every other day. ... "
" ... The battery life is good. ... "
Heartrate
7heart rate, monitor, inaccurate, hr, garmin
+86%
-14%
" ... I also like the additional data stored including heartbeat and heart Z zones. ... "
" ... Tracks heart rate, distance, weekly running, sleep patterns, calories burned per day, heart rate fluctuations throughout the day, and more. ... "
" ... This watch along with the free companion garmin app does everything I want it to do including time, distance, elevation gain/loss, heart rate, calories burned and lap times. ... "
" ... The movement alerts every hr are helpful and he has enjoyed the health rate monitor. ... "
" ... Helps a lot keeping the right pace on a race with its heart rate monitor on the pulse. ... "
" ... He also really likes the heart rate monitor. ... "
Charging
7week, still, charging, charger, 2
+71%
-29%
" ... I generally charge it twice a week and have no issues. ... "
" ... I can go on several runs without charging. ... "
" ... It's performed better than anticipated and the battery has lasted longer than expected between charges (I feel like I only charge it about 1-2 x per week? ... "
" ... Used product as soon as it was charged. ... "
" ... Functionally it’s very simple and easy to use and outta the box at 50% charge I got a week easily as a general fitness tracker. ... "
Accuracy
6seems, hr, highly, tracking, step
+83%
-17%
" ... Resting HR seems accurate. ... paired easily and now I have highly accurate HR. ... "
" ... Accuracy seems generally good when recording a run. ... "
" ... it's comfortable, accurate and has a bunch of faces and widgets when you pair it with your phone. ... "
Comfort
6wrist, chest strap, strap, press, felt
+67%
-33%
" ... He is very happy that he doesn’t need to wear a chest strap and it matches up very accurately with distance as well! ... "
" ... Simple arm movements. ... "
" ... So be ready for that or just get the chest strap with it. ... "
" ... I'd recomend this watch to any runner hands down. ... "
Ease of Use
5app, user, easy
+80%
-20%
" ... The app is easy to use as well! ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... The app is easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
Controls
4buttons, button, wrist
+25%
-75%
" ... The buttons are two easily pressed so that it has changed modes and started workouts several times just from bumping against cuffs or a bag strap, etc. ... "
" ... I tried holding the power button to "reset" it like the user manual says and still no luck. ... "
" ... When I turn my wrist it’s slow to light up and I sometimes have to press the button. ... "
Pedometer
3steps, really, pace, mile, garmin
+100%
" ... It’s fun to be able to track your mile pace. ... "
" ... An added bonus for me was the pedometer! ... I never thought I would care how many steps I took. ... "
" ... I am really enjoying my watch/fitness tracker. ... "
Band
3strap, wear, hr, felt, band
+100%
" ... He is very happy that he doesn’t need to wear a chest strap and it matches up very accurately with distance as well! ... "
" ... Replace stock band with almost any other band. ... "
" ... So be ready for that or just get the chest strap with it. ... "
Features
3need
+100%
" ... It has all the functions an amateur would need and more. ... "
" ... I think the real beauty is the simplicity as it's not bogged down with lots of complexe options and features I'm in no need of. ... "
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