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Garmin - Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch - Black/Gray

Model: 010-03717-54
SKU: 4686204
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  • Key Specs
    • Screen Size: 31.1 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
    • Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS, Windows Mobile
    • Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
    • App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
    • Global Positioning: GPS (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
    • Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Calories burned, Distance traveled, Resting heart rate, Hours slept, Steps taken
    • Protective Qualities: Water resistant
    • Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 164 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
    • Band Material: Silicone
  • General
    • Product Name: Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch
    • Brand: Garmin
    • Product Type: Smartwatch
    • Form Factor: Wristwatch (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
    • Model Family: Garmin Forerunner 235
    • Model Number: 010-03717-54
    • Year of Release: 2015
    • Color: Black/Gray
  • Design
    • Case Shape: Round
    • Band Type: Silicone Band with Buckle
    • Band Color: Grey
    • Clasp Type: Hook buckle
    • Rotating Bezel: false (Rotating the bezel controls the various functions of the device.)
  • Dimensions
    • Case Thickness: 11.7 inches
    • Band Width: 22 millimeters
    • Minimum Wrist Size: 146.05 millimeters
    • Maximum Wrist Size: 228.6 millimeters
    • Band Size: Adjustable, 9"
  • Display
    • Display Screen: true
    • Screen Size: 31.1 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
    • Screen Resolution: 215 x 180 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
    • Display Type: LCD
    • Color Display: true
    • Clock Display: true
    • Backlit Display: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the display in low-light conditions.)
    • Adjustable Brightness: true
    • Customizable Watch Faces: true
    • Screen Material: chemically strengthened glass
  • Compatibility
    • Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS, Windows Mobile
    • Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
    • App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
  • Connectivity
    • Data Plan Required: false
    • Bluetooth Version: 4.0 (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
    • Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
    • Wireless Standard: N (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
  • Features
    • GPS Enabled: true
    • Global Positioning: GPS (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
    • Mobile Notifications: true
    • Alert Type: Vibration
    • Music Player: true
    • Silent Alarm: false
    • Built-In Microphone: false
  • Activity
    • Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Calories burned, Distance traveled, Resting heart rate, Hours slept, Steps taken
    • Multi-Sport Tracking: false
    • Sensors: Accelerometer (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
  • Performance
    • Protective Qualities: Water resistant
    • Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 164 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
    • Ingress Protection (IP) Rating: 5ATM (A 4 to 6 character code classifying a product's degree of protection against intrusion of solid particles and liquids as well as impact. Each number in the IP Code denotes a level of protection, determined through testing and published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The first digit represents the degree of protection against solid foreign objects or particles and the second digit represents the degree of protection against water ingress.)
  • Power
    • Rechargeable: true
    • Battery Strength Indicator: true
    • Battery Capacity: 11 milliampere hours (The amount of energy stored in the battery.)
    • Replaceable Battery: false
  • Material
    • Band Material: Silicone
    • Case Material: Plastic
    • Case Back Material: Plastic
  • Camera
    • Integrated Camera: No
  • Other
    • UPC: 753759148829

Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch: Make the most of your workout with this watch, which uses a wrist-based Elevate heart rate monitor to calculate your VO2 max and help you predict race times for various distances. Track your activity levels and receive a nudge when you have been sitting for too long, and monitor your steps taken, calories burned, distance traveled and sleep quality and quantity for an overall picture of your physical fitness.

Smartwatch Buying Guide

  • Tracks a variety of health metrics: Including activity vs. inactivity, steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned and sleep quality and quantity. Wrist-based Elevate heart rate monitor lets you calculate run times for various distances.
  • 1.23" LCD screen: Offers clear, easy-to-read text.
  • Delivers reliable location information: GPS GLONASS ensures location accuracy.
  • Water-resistant design: So you don't have to worry about getting caught in the rain during a run. Never miss a thing with smart notifications from your compatible Android or iOS device.
  • Download workouts and training programs: Garmin Connect helps you get the most out of the Forerunner 235. Upload data on your workouts automatically when synced to your compatible device.
Whats Included
  • Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch
  • Charging/data cradle
  • Owner's manual

Q: Does the 235 forruneer download music from your phone? Can I use my bluetooth headphones to listen to music?

A: The Forerunner 235 does not have the ability to download and store music. When paired with a compatible smartphone, the Forerunner 235 can control the music player app on your phone.

Q: Is it waterproof?

A: No, but it is water resistant up to 5 ATM. ^DK

Q: The differences between garmin 225 and 235

A: Both models have GPS and built-in optical heart rate monitoring. A few of the extra features that the Forerunner 235 has include additional running features (VO2 Max Estimate, Recovery Advisor, Race Predictor, etc), smartwatch functionality (smart notifications, music controls, etc), Connect IQ app store access, and GLONASS for increased GPS accuracy. -OA

Q: Does it have a bikeing setting or do you have to go to garmen connect and change. I mostly run but mountain bike all so I am looking at the vevoactive hr

A: The forerunner 235 and vívoactive HR both have a cycling profile. This option is best used with our bike speed/cadence sensor. The bike speed/cadence sensor is sold separately. ~JH

Q: Sizing? Is there a size for the Garmin 235? Is it one size fits all? My wrists are tiny... just worried that it will be to big.

A: The watch band is one size. I am petite and have tiny wrists as well, and it's not too big. On its tightest setting, I have 6 additional holes.