Name: Forerunner 235
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 78031
Rating: 3.7 (58 reviews)

3.8

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.5 / 5

compatible with the forerunner 235
The GPS is super accurate and very quick to acquire satellites
all four units tracked fairly well

built-in HR sensor
the 230 alerts are particularly horrendous
it s just a touch bit too variable

Screen resolution: 215, 180 px
Touchscreen: no
Colour screen: yes
Display type: LCD
Gender: Men's, Women's
Heart rate monitor: Built-in
Bluetooth: yes
Gps: yes

Garmin Forerunner 235 - Pros & Cons

compatible with the forerunner 235
The GPS is super accurate and very quick to acquire satellites
all four units tracked fairly well
display
lightweight and race predictor for 235
happy and tracked the rest of the run quite nice
Rhythm+ is awesome and extremely accurate and reliable
it handled quite nicely
insight and info that DC Rainmaker provides
it works perfectly
Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
accurate running
primarily pace and distance
pacing was always accurate to the second
Garmin can hopefully smooth out the data
using lap pace works great
decent real time HR and accurate average HR
The stride length metric is pretty straightforward
an easy software thing
It syncs instantly and painlessly
great and works perfect
GPS syncing on this watch is pretty good
fast GPS
accurate heart-rate monitoring
thin
light and easy to use
variety of features included at a good price
data remained consistent during my first interval and through my first rest cycle
Forerunner 230 is equally appealing
a crisp colour screen and minimalist design
watch does a great job of keeping track of your pauses
crisp
clear
and easy to read
works well and is going on clearance at a great price
solidly-built
feature-rich running watch
it can help runners train more efficiently as well
it keeps the pace nicely
the feature set is equally appealing
quality and performance
it is comfortable to wear and has a solid feel
Comfort score View more details
super nice for running alone
re easy to troubleshoot and I find them super easy to use
Instinct is extremely easy to use
Garmin Forerunner 235 is a great investment
Forerunner 235 is a versatile machine
It s great for long-distance sports like cycling
Forerunner 235 does an excellent job
with sharp and easy-to-read text
the 235 is fairly easy
it works well and is easy to set up
improve overall fitness and running performance
great companion on runs really helps to make you run better and get fitter
A great incentive to get fitter
good build quality and is reasonably easy to use
works great on the treadmill also once calibrated
very reliable and easy to use
It also feels sturdy
is easy to use and switch up face designs
Garmin Forerunner 235 is a very useful training tool
lightweight
well-designed sports watch

built-in HR sensor
the 230 alerts are particularly horrendous
it s just a touch bit too variable
optical HR is still a poor solution
garmin would use oled screens
HR accuracy not only in land-based activities
optical sensor could be turned off to increase battery life
Mute function of music is not working
lacked Garmin s Connect IQ platform
the display is not as vibrant and colourful as the box makes
feel too clunky on my wrist
The screen is no longer a perfect circle - the top and bottom are sliced off
but lacks a built-in heart-rate monitor
Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
The silicon straps also have a lot of strap holes
a bit tricky to set up
Forerunner 235 struggled to keep pace with the chest strap
it still lacks useful apps and widgets
quite hard to have a touch screen on a watch face
Heart rate accuracy drops off during interval training
there is no support for any Bluetooth sensors
current heart rate monitor may be the one that s inaccurate
watches that look like little spaceships on your wrist
clunky straps that always seem to fall off
you have to wear the watch tight on your wrist
the backlight seems to work intermittently
isn't as good as a chest strap HRM
exterior light can interfere with the heart rate reading
it lacks a walking and treadmill feature
bit of a learning curve when it comes to the watches interface design
the Bluetooth unpaired again after a few weeks of not using the Garmin
the tracker and the app were not connecting
Garmin Forerunner is pricier than the Fitbit
Bluetooth connection still flakey as hell though
battery life seems to be a bit variable
on a local trail known for horrible satellite reception
lacks the ability to track your dietary information
the wrist strap will eventually break after constant abuse
the screen seems to loose contrast
elevation gain compared to models with a barometric altimeter
optical heart rate monitor
Forerunner 235 lacks a barometric altimeter and does not track stairs
Does not contribute to the overall score
and no on sale most places
makes chest strap optical heart rate sensors
Garmin Forerunner 235 have a heart rate monitor
higher priced Fenix which has only half the GPS time
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Models without screens convey all information on the accompanying app
The watch face is constantly visible
my phone could not locate the Garmin
Garmin attempts to do too much with it
No handpicked products sent by manufacturers
ambient light may skew the readout of your heart rate
The 235 feels a bit cheap though
these options are not its main focus
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
Forerunner 235 does not have Move IQ
lack of Move IQ on the Forerunner 235
It will only broadcast the heart rate from the front screen as detailed above
number Garmin Forerunners available
this technology is still not 100% accurate
Forerunner watch range
Some of the links below are affiliate links
Garmin Forerunner 235 has none of these features
are popular for running and can be downloaded onto your wrist
Garmin wrist-based heart rate technology
not owned or operated by Garmin

Garmin Forerunner 235 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Waterproof depth	50 m Best: Timex Ironman Triathlon 30-Lap T5K429 Waterproof depth: 200 m
Weight	41.3 g Best: ART Multimedia SZNART ASZ01 Weight: 10 g

Garmin - Video Reviews (9)

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Garmin Forerunner 235 - Full Specifications

Screen resolution	215 x 180 px
Touchscreen	no
Colour screen	yes
Backlight	yes
Display type	LCD

Colour of product	Black Black,Green Black,Red
Protection features	Water resistant
Waterproof depth	50

Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	2.0
GLONASS	yes
GPS	yes

Gender	Men's Women's
Width	1.81 in
Depth	0.51 in
Weight	1.46 oz
Thickness	0.46 in

Heart Rate Monitor	Built-in
Distance meter	yes
Calorie counter	yes
ANT+	yes
Alarm	yes
Compass	no
Date display	yes
Display light	yes
Pedometer	yes
Sleep reading	yes
Solar power	yes
Speedometer	yes
Stopwatch	no
Timer	yes
Vibration alarm	yes

Battery type	Built-in
Battery life (running)	11.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)	9.0 day

Garmin Forerunner 235 - Q&A (21)

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Productz
over 1 year ago
Can I answer a call from a Garmin Forerunner 235?
alonso
over 1 year ago
The Garmin Forerunner 235 allow you to answer calls, but you must use your connected phone.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
What can my Garmin Forerunner 235 do?
everette
over 1 year ago
The Garmin Forerunner 235 tracks your heart rate during regular exercise using a built-in optical sensor to measure blood.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Does The Garmin Forerunner 235 measure blood pressure?
joaquin_lehner
over 1 year ago
The Garmin Forerunner 235 is not measure blood pressure directly.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Is The Garmin Forerunner 235 good?
mario_weber
over 1 year ago
The Garmin Forerunner 235 is a great running watch for athletes and all-in-one fitness tracker.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Is The Garmin Forerunner 235 discontinued?
linnie
over 1 year ago
The Garmin Forerunner 235 discontinued on the Garmin US site. The watch can still be purchased on local site.
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rosalia_paucek
about 2 years ago
Why is the time wrong on my Garmin Forerunner 235?
tina
about 2 years ago
Because The Garmin Forerunner 235 updates the time and date when it syncs with your smartphone.
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daron.upton
about 2 years ago
Can I use The Garmin Forerunner 235 for cycling?
ettie.altenwerth
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Forerunner 235 is a fantastic watch for cycling who want to record their ride,
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petra
about 2 years ago
Can I use The Garmin Forerunner 235 for swimming?
tommy
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Forerunner 235 is water-resistant and can be worn while swimming.
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jewel
over 2 years ago
Is The Garmin Forerunner 235 waterproof?
olinda
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Forerunner 235 is waterproof to depths of up to 165 feet.
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dwight
about 2 years ago
Is The Garmin Forerunner 235 touchscreen?
emmitt.kautzer
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Forerunner 235 comes with a touch screen. It is a true smartwatch.
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mirian
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Forerunner 235 automatically detect sleep?
floyd_quitzon
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Forerunner 235 automatically detects your sleep during your normal sleep hours.
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doug
over 2 years ago
Does the Garmin Forerunner 235 have a step counter?
kenneth.bins
about 2 years ago
Yes, the activity tracking feature of Garmin Forerunner 235 records your daily step count, distance, and calories burned.
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terese
about 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Forerunner 235 have music?
olinda
about 2 years ago
No, The Garmin Forerunner 235 does not have the ability to download and store music.
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geneva.hoeger
about 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Forerunner 235 track swimming?
kimberely
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Forerunner 235 watches that support swim activities use arm movements data, such as pool size, to provide swim metrics recording the swim activity.
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frederick
about 2 years ago
Is the Garmin Forerunner 235 heart rate monitor accurate?
trudi
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Forerunner 235 heart rate data to be relatively accurate.
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alexis
about 2 years ago
Is The Garmin Forerunner 235 a smartwatch?
loreta
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Forerunner 235 is a smartwatch that will help you train smarter, recover smarter.
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andera
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Forerunner 235 track REM sleep?
edward.champlin
about 2 years ago
No, The Garmin Forerunner 235 cannot track REM is not available for FR235.
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nedra
about 2 years ago
How old is the Garmin Forerunner 235?
jamal
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Forerunner 235 Release on 21/10/2015.
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marvin
about 2 years ago
How long should I charge my Garmin Forerunner 235?
marcelino
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Forerunner 235 battery takes up to two hours to fully Charge.
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rupert.damore
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Forerunner 235 track cycling Vo2 Max?
wallace
about 2 years ago
The Forerunner 235 does not have the ability to record a cycling Vo2 Max.
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thalia.glover
about 2 years ago
How long should Garmin Forerunner 235 battery last?
arlie.labadie
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Forerunner 235 battery can last up to 9 days in watch mode.
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Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.3

Based on 10 reviews

Garmin Forerunner 235 Everything you ever wanted to know: Garmin’s new Forerunner 230, 235, and 630 watches

DC Rainmaker

Published: 21.10.2015

Everything you ever wanted to know: Garmin’s new Forerunner 230, 235, and 630 watches

(Update: Both my FR230/235 & FR630 In-Depth Reviews have now been published at those links. Definitely need to check those out to get all the juicy details on whether these devices are worth it after long-term usage.) Ahh yes, that

Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Forerunner 230 & 235 In-Depth Review

DC Rainmaker

Published: 25.11.2015

Garmin Forerunner 230 & 235 In-Depth Review

It’s been almost exactly a month since Garmin announced their lineup of fall running watches, including three new units: The Forerunner 230, 235, and 630. Each of those units replacing previous iterations of the FR220, 225, and 620. The FR230

Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Forerunner 235 review: A top-notch running watch with Windows support

Windows Central

Published: 10.05.2017

Garmin Forerunner 235 review: A top-notch running watch with Windows support

There are plenty of fitness trackers to choose from these days. If you need to track your running workouts, along with your steps, the Garmin Forerunner 235 is a solid entry-level running watch.

Garmin Forerunner 235 The best watch for casual and serious runners

CNET

Published: 15.04.2016

The best watch for casual and serious runners

The Forerunner 235 tracks pace and distance, provides easy-to-read smartphone alerts and has a ton of running features that are typically found on more expensive watches.

Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Forerunner 235: The Best Running Watch Yet

Tom's Guide

Published: 20.11.2018

Garmin Forerunner 235: The Best Running Watch Yet

4.5

Thanks to its fast GPS, accurate heart-rate monitoring, and thin and light design, the Garmin Forerunner 235 is the best GPS running watch for the money.

Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Forerunner 235 Review

Gadget Review

Published: 14.09.2020

Garmin Forerunner 235 Review

4.2

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Garmin Forerunner 235 ReviewPerformanceDesignValueGarmin Forerunner 235 Review Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes08.3Expert RatingThis watch is equipped with multiple functions that allow any athlete to record their physical history accurately. Activity tracking records steps, sleep, and other body functions through the day. New features are available through the garmin connect app, such as watch faces that keep your watch looking fresh. Even when there is no activity to track, this running watch will always […]

Wareable

Published: 22.01.2016

Garmin Forerunner 235 review

4.0

The Garmin Forerunner 235 is the company's latest running watch with wrist-based heart rate monitoring built in. Coming less than a year after the Forerunn...

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ProductReview.com.au

Published: 20.03.2022

Garmin Forerunner 235

Garmin Forerunner 235 (Smart Watch / Fitness Tracker): 4 out of 5 stars from 84 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.