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Garmin Forerunner 935 Running GPS Unit Black
Last Updated: March 29, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.2
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/10
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315
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Battery Life
20battery, watch, gps, incredible, hour battery life
+90%
-10%
" ... Frankly, no doubt this is by design, and definitely for battery preservation. ... And in EVERY case, you have to make various adjustments to the watch to extend battery life. ... "
" ... Love long lasting battery. ... "
" ... I use it all the time and I rarely have to charge it. ... "
" ... For its size it is very light and battery life is very good,used it every day with gps and still didn't have to charge it yet . ... "
" ... Batter life is incredible. ... "
" ... I love this watch, the battery can last 2weeks even I run 2-3times, the notification on the watch is very useful too, I don’t need to bring out my phone to read messages. ... "
" ... Long battery, simple to uses, many informations. ... "
" ... Pros: Light, great battery life, the app is amazing, a great update to my previous watch (I used to have a Polar V800 , the battery died after 4 years of very intense use). ... "
Software Platform
19software, version, update, garmin, asian
+32%
-68%
" ... This watch is not from the US, it is a SE Asian in which any updates will be delayed. ... I thought I was purchasing a US software watch. ... "
" ... If one can not rely on Garmin to test and fix software updates in advance of big events, then what’s the point of a pro watch? ... "
" ... just google green triangle of death . ... "
" ... This is the Asian Version ... Not the USA Version ... "
" ... You can search the internet for these problems and readily come across other purchasers who have experienced these issues so I'm not the only one. ... "
" ... They confirmed that this watch was the Asian Market Version. ... Which doesn’t allow for software updates. ... Make sure this isn’t the Asian Market Version as you’ll be stuck with software and no updates available. ... "
" ... You can't get this thing to work with the Google pixel XL, so basically your new $500 watch will not work with the newest piece of technology on the planet. ... "
" ... Without warning I received an Asian version. ... It would not update past 8.0. ... "
Apps
16garmin, watch, version, updates, data
+63%
-38%
" ... I downloaded the latest software version from my computer no problem. ... "
" ... There are so many metrics to track and Garmin put a lot of effort in the app so you can use that data. ... "
" ... Syncs automatically as soon as I get back from my run, and can instantly read the performance summary on my smartphone, tablet, or browser. ... "
" ... The manual that comes with the watch is basic as with most similar products but the Garmin online forum is great and just search for a particular topic and a set of easy to follow instructions should pop up. ... - I have been able to customize the screens to what I want and add several activities to my favourites so I do not have to go "looking" for them and they pop up first. ... "
" ... Garmin app has lots of information. ... "
" ... It would be much better if the user could select what metrics to view at that point. ... "
" ... Watch is actually really nice, lots of data and not difficult to use, only trouble so far is trying to update to most current software, have not been able to update over wifi or Garmin Express. ... "
" ... - many faces and apps ... "
GPS
15garmin, satellites, garmin forerunner 935, accurate, forerunner 935
+100%
" ... GPS locks quickly and track is quite accurate. ... "
" ... - gps is fast ... "
" ... Used GPS for a total of 3 hours in 2 days. ... "
" ... She previously had the Garmin 620. ... "
" ... I’ve had the Garmin Forerunner 935 for more than a week now and I absolutely love it. ... "
" ... If desired, contact Garmin to confirm what version you have. ... "
" ... Well done Garmin! ... "
" ... All in all, if you want a very versatile Multi sport watch, The Garmin 935 is it. ... "
Heartrate
13hr, chest strap, heart rate monitor, monitor, wrist based
+77%
-23%
" ... As a personal trainer, I have used more than a dozen fitness watches from Garmin, TomTom, Suunto, Fitbit, Polar, Timex and Mio. ... However, after trying several watches with optical heart rate, the 935 is the best for me, averaging around 95% accuracy when compared to a chest strap. ... "
" ... She likes that she does not have to wear a heart rate monitor. ... "
" ... The HR monitor on the back does not protrude as much and feels like it fits to my wrist better. ... "
" ... Works with my cadence monitor and tri heart rate monitor without flaws. ... "
" ... I did purchase a chest strap to go with this and get all the running metrics now. ... "
" ... With the heartrate monitor you can track your target zones easily through out your workout. ... "
" ... The wrist-based heart rate monitor works well on my wrist when the strap is tight ... "
" ... - I have synced it with my Garmin 520 as a heart rate monitor with no issues, got picked up straight away. ... The Samsung watch captures your HR during swimming which my buddy constantly points out. ... "
Band
11band, chest strap, tri chest strap, hrm, sport
+91%
-9%
" ... They will never equal the near perfect performance of a chest strap. ... "
" ... The band and watch are both very comfortable. ... "
" ... Great Sport watch! ... "
" ... - feels nice on the arm ... "
" ... Perfect triathlon watch. ... "
" ... Perfect Triathlon watch. ... "
" ... I did purchase a chest strap to go with this and get all the running metrics now. ... "
" ... I got this for my finance as a birthday present (I actually also go him a Movado watch and he wears this one more :( ). ... "
Ease of Use
10easy, easy to use, would, use, setup
+90%
-10%
" ... I switched from TomTom which has very easy to use functions . ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... It's pretty easy to setup and use, although anyone new to garmin will need to click around a little. ... "
" ... It would be much better if the user could select what metrics to view at that point. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... It's very user friendly and has so many features that are both easy to find and easy to manipulate once found. ... "
" ... The watch was easy to setup. ... "
" ... Interface is decent. ... "
Product Reliability
10months of use, months, issues, turned, lasted
+50%
-50%
" ... The unit was defective straight out of the box, when I turned it on the screen froze for several minutes, when It finally came back I plugged into the computer and every time I unplugged it, it froze again for up to 5 minutes and even longer and up to this point the watch wasn't even worn. ... "
" ... Start \ stop button stopped working after 6 months of use. ... "
" ... What would have been a 5-star review has become a 1 star do to some glaring issues on a $500 watch (at the time). ... Until these issues get fixed, I can't overlook that and recommend it. ... "
" ... I might be out $400+ dollars on a watch that lasted 4 months. ... "
" ... The one issue I have is that the screen juts out a little and I cracked it 8 months into use. ... "
Marketplace
10sellers, row, purchase, buy, amazon
+40%
-60%
" ... I bought the item from techmatic. ... "
" ... This is bad for Amazon as we fell that we can not trust on products we buy here ... "
" ... The item that I received was the Asia Pacific model, the back of the box is pictured in the photo. ... "
" ... Sellers were: Abe's Electronic Center and TMZ Distribution ... "
" ... DO NOT BUY from this seller! ... "
" ... Here's the kicker. ... "
Device Compatibility
10garmin connect, garmin, fenix, connectivity, syncs
+80%
-20%
" ... You can do absolutly all you can imagine even retrieve your phone if you have lost it, or parachute. ... "
" ... Connectivity ease of use, synchronization, everything is better. ... "
" ... I would rather this be over the last 10 seconds, or better still, configurable like Garmin’s bike computers. ... "
" ... This watch will take any runner to the next level with all the built in features and the other features with Garmin Connect. ... "
" ... Syncs automatically as soon as I get back from my run, and can instantly read the performance summary on my smartphone, tablet, or browser. ... "
" ... I really like the information throughout the day when paired to a phone. ... "
" ... Connectivity with Strava is fantastic, especially compared to the crappy one on Samsung Health. ... "
" ... Syncing even seems fast with this device compared to the Fenix 5, but I also got a new phone, so that may have something to do with it. ... "
For Running
9training, bike, analysis, treadmill, runner
+89%
-11%
" ... Recommended for Ironman triathlon. ... "
" ... The main issue : Workouts, whether you doing interval training in the gym or on the bike, syncing all of your workout are seamless. ... "
" ... Provides a lot of running Dynamics ... "
" ... I run, swim, bike, lift weights and this watch does it all. ... "
" ... Very comprehensive analysis of my runs. ... "
" ... Great running watch. ... "
" ... I like that it has a calibration feature for treadmill runs. ... "
" ... If you mostly walk for exercise, with an occasional run, the 935 is overkill. ... "
Comfort
9wear, wearing, watch, hr, arm
+89%
-11%
" ... The band and watch are both very comfortable. ... "
" ... The watch is very comfortable, all day wear is not a issue, you mostly forget it's there. ... "
" ... It's the best multisport watch on the market, hands down. ... "
" ... In my opinion the lightweight design fits immaculately on the wrist, can easily be worn 24/7 which I do, and I have just done 1 weightlifting workout so far, and the heart rate sensor was spot on. ... "
" ... Still wearing this watch everyday 7 months later. ... "
" ... The HR monitor on the back does not protrude as much and feels like it fits to my wrist better. ... "
" ... Wrist HR is as accurate as any of them, which is no fault of the device, so it is kinda accurate most of the time. ... "
" ... - feels nice on the arm ... "
Accuracy
8hr, wrist, trust, tracks, pool
+100%
" ... Detection of the swimming stroke I was performing was in the 60-75% accurate range. ... I could never do sets of multiple types of strokes with it being 100% accurate. ... I can't trust my HR readings to be accurate and thus can't trust that the performance metrics I was interested in are accurate. ... "
" ... The GPS appears to be dead on accurate. ... "
" ... Very very accurate. ... "
" ... I love that it has an altimeter built in and tracks my elevation in real time. ... "
" ... Wrist HR is as accurate as any of them, which is no fault of the device, so it is kinda accurate most of the time. ... "
" ... - pool count is accurate ... "
" ... But, to be fair, anything above 90% accuracy is acceptable. ... "
Price
6price, money, buy, 935, worth
+50%
-50%
" ... Guess I should have paid more attention to the reviews before purchasing . ... "
" ... BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK. ... "
" ... Cons: I think its very pricey. ... "
Pedometer
5training, tracks, step, runner, miles
+80%
-20%
" ... I can't trust my HR readings to be accurate and thus can't trust that the performance metrics I was interested in are accurate. ... "
" ... Step count is not so reliable, need a dynamic HRM or a pod ... "
" ... I wear it mostly inside and for purposes of seeing my calories burned, steps taken, notifications, and for when I lift weights. ... "
" ... I love that it has an altimeter built in and tracks my elevation in real time. ... "
Features
5watch, right, 935
+100%
" ... I learned how to use it and customize the features to my liking (e.g. ... "
" ... In this case the latest features and bug fixes will not be available. ... "
" ... All the tracking features are working perfectly, which is something even my Fenix 5 couldn't boast. ... "
Water Resistance
5swim, pool, open water, accurate, watch
+100%
" ... - I have cycled (outside and indoors), ran, pool swam and open water swim all with great recording results. ... - I have attached a couple of the faces of the different options and one which I customized when I swim. ... -The open water swimming has been pretty accurate and has shown a true swim path. ... "
" ... I haven’t used the swimming mood yet, very looking forward to it ... "
" ... Fully waterproof so swimming with it isn't an issue. ... "
" ... very nice watch especially for the swimming pool. ... "
" ... - pool count is accurate ... - gps in open water swim is accurate ... "
Firmware
4software, latest, available, version, us
+25%
-75%
" ... Software is terrible and will not update to new software. ... "
" ... Because of this you can not install the newest available 9.73 FW which addresses several bugs with the device. ... "
" ... It will not be possible to update to the latest firmware if you get one of the non-US versions, so you will not be able to get the latest features and bug fixes available to US customers. ... "
Delivery
4shipping, row, days, arrived, 6
+100%
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... They contacted me when it shipped to assure me it was the ROW version, and it was! ... "
" ... Replacement of the device costs $99 w/o shipping and handling. ... "
" ... Seller had it to me very quick, perfectly packaged. ... "
Screen Protection
4screen, glass, better, anything, watch
+75%
-25%
" ... And yes, I had a screen protector on there. ... I may be showing my age when I say that one of those swatch watch guards may be better then a screen protector for this watch. ... "
" ... I purchased a screen protector and consider it essential ... "
" ... And it all has to do with being able to ALWAYS see what is on the screen. ... "
Build Quality
4reinforced polymer, fenix 5, feels, durable, 935
+75%
-25%
" ... 2) The plastic and the glass are very soft. ... "
" ... I was hesitant about the plastic casing, but the device feels very durable while still being light. ... "
" ... - feels nice on the arm ... "
Charging
4watch, charging, charges, week, sleep
+75%
-25%
" ... Great watch, so far no freezes, charging is very fast ... "
" ... I use it all the time and I rarely have to charge it. ... "
" ... EVERY other manufacturer on the market purposely continues to produce a product that will require of you to pretty much charge their watch EVERY night. ... "
For Kids
3wise, loves, christmas, bought
+100%
" ... Wise investment young man,very wise ... "
" ... Wife loves this watch. ... "
" ... I bought this for my wife for Christmas. ... "
Controls
3would, user, stop, push, months of use
+33%
-67%
" ... Start \ stop button stopped working after 6 months of use. ... "
" ... The user interface is so clunky and all of the buttons are basically on the complete opposite side of where you would believe them to be for a right-handed person. ... "
Bluetooth
3bluetooth
+33%
-67%
" ... About 6 months in I ran into connectivity issues on bluetooth. ... "
Design
3plastic, fenix 5, fenix, feel, design
+67%
-33%
" ... I like the feel of the watch and that the face is "always on." ... "
" ... I tried on the Fenix 5 at Best Buy and I just love the active look of the 935 much more than the "stylish" and much heavier Fenix 5. ... "
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