Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 010-03717-70
- SKU:
- 4686203
Rating by feature
- Battery Life
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Durability
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Comfort
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers value the Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch for its long battery life, accurate GPS and heart rate monitoring, user-friendly interface, and affordability. Many runners appreciate its lightweight design and comfortable fit, while others find the screen too dim and the navigation system challenging.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Didn’t work more than 3 month.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My watch worked lees than 4 month when I asked to return or fixed they said I didn’t have warranty how it possible I spend 649 and not getting warranty %100 sure at the cashier I asked for the warranty if they didn’t or why have no idea so what can I do ?
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Hello Nazaninjon,
Thanks for posting a review of the Forerunner 235. We are sorry to see that you are having some trouble with with device. Please send an email to [email protected] with a description of your issues and will be more than happy to help. Thanks again for posting a review. -JFH
Big Let Down
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had the Forerunner 230 for several years. Only reason I traded up was because I wanted a watch with a heart rate monitor. This heart rate monitor was very unreliable and didn't work correctly half the time. I would be about 1/2 or mile into a run and it was stop working. Took this back and bought a Garmin Instinct. Much better watch.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .I'm sorry to hear you've experienced an issue with your Forerunner 235. The Instinct is a newer model and the sensor a bit different. Should you need further assistance, please go to support.garmin.com where you'll find many helpful FAQ's and video's on the functions of our devices. That link also provides the ability to reach out to a product support specialist directly.
Debbie with Garmin
Worked great unti Geeks “helped”
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loved my Xmas gift! Asa non tech guy I managed to get this complex device working. Took advantage of the “free” geek consultation” and my world turned to dust.Geek had no idea what this device did, randomly pushed buttons and gave up, stating, “why didn’t you get an I Watch? He gladly refunded my money and I sadly walked away .without a Christmas toy!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Hello Runningguy, We are sorry to see that you had a poor experience when trying to set up your Forerunner 235. We offer many great FAQ and videos to help set up the device. For more information, use the following Garmin Support Center link: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=529988&topicTag=region_gettingstarted. There is also information for contacting our Product Support teams directly. We would love to help. Thanks for posting a review. -JFH
Software Issues
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had lots of lag when switching between widgets and it regularly reset my step count for the day if I took it off. Maybe a future software update will resolve this but it was overall glitchy enough for me to return it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .I'm sorry to hear you experiencing an issue with your Forerunner 235. support.garmin.com offers many FAQ's and video's on the functions of the device. As well, you can reach out directly to a product support specialist from that page.
Debbie with Garmin
- Pros mentioned:Gps
Fun watch
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I liked this watch. The GPS works great. It's light weight.
I would recommend this to a friend Didn't work out of the box
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Don't know what it can do it didn't work out of the box. Tried to charge it up on my computer and it would not recognize it. Because of the virus it was a pain to buy it and will be a pain to take it back. Not a fun experience.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .If you're experiencing an issue with your Forerunner 235, please go to support.garmin.com where you can reach out directly to a product support specialist to assist you with the issue you are experiencing.
Debbie with Garmin
Not at all sturdy!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Avid runner; occasional horseback riding. Screen cracked with no dropping or other cause inside of one month. HR monitor quit shortly thereafter. HR monitor inaccurate when doing activities like riding - bases itself on the pace of the horse!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendStarted off Hot and then sizzled out.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This watch gave me hope at first. Then, a month later, it no longer charged up and would not come on. It is a nice model, maybe, mine was just a dud.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .If you're experiencing an issue with your Forerunner 235, please go to support.garmin.com where you'll find many helpful FAQ's and video's on the functions of the device. As well, you may reach out directly to a product support specialist from that link.
Debbie with Garmin
Getting Upset
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.How can i make a review, i haven't got this product until now January 1 2021 .I was informed that it will be delivered to me on Dec 24th.....
No, I would not recommend this to a friendNot what I expected
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I did not like this watch. The pictures are not true to what the screen actually looks like. The screen is very dark and hard to see. I felt it was a big price tag for something that was not worth it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendSave your Money buy a Fitbit
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pretty clunky product that stopped working (wouldn't charge) after three weeks of purchase. Not at all happy with this purchase. So not worth the high price.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Hello LindaW, Thank you for reviewing the Forerunner 235. A device failing to charge after three weeks is unexpected. We would love an opportunity to assist you. Please use the following FAQ link for some troubleshooting recommendations: https://support.garmin.com/faqSearch/en-US/faq/content/pVTReaJt0Q5FfLf9AjxGY7. You can also find assistance and contact information for Product Support at www.garmin.com/support. Thank you again for your review. -JFH
It hurts.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We hate this watch. Both my husband and my son tried to use it and the heart monitor below the wash really hurts.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .If you're experiencing an issue with your Forerunner 235, please go to support.garmin.com where you can reach out directly to a product support specialist. We would like to speak to you about the issue you are experiencing.
Debbie with Garmin
Terrible
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Felt cheap, charger was sloppy, app interface was slow, image quality reminded me of an old game boy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .I'm sorry to hear you're not happy with the Forerunner 235. If you are having issues with the device, please go to support.garmin.com where you can find many helpful FAQ's and video's on the functions of the device. If you need further assistance you may also reach out directly to a product support associate from that page.
Debbie with Garmin
Watch didn't function
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The watch was returned because the battery would not recharge using the UBS power cable supplied with the watch
No, I would not recommend this to a friendHad to return it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The heart rate sensor did not work properly no matter what I did,
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .If you've experienced an issue with your heart rate monitor, please go to support.garmin.com for FAQ's on improving the accuracy. As well, you may reach out directly to our product support team from that page if you're still experiencing issues.
Debbie with Garmin
Awful
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wrong era....no touch screen hard to navigate need I say more?
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Sorry to hear about your experience with the Forerunner 235. Yes it does not support touchscreen features. You can locate the manuals information for all of our products on our Garmin Support Center.
Our support teams can also be reached using that link if you have any followup questions.
Garmin Support Center Main Page:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/
-Antonio with Garmin, Fitness Department
Excellent sports watch
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this for my wife, who is a runner, and she loves the watch.
I would recommend this to a friendCheap watch for a excotic price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.nothing to say other than I am totally disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .I'm sorry you're disappointed with your device. Please go to support.garmin.com where you can reach out directly to our product support team to answer any questions and assist you with your device.
Debbie with Garmin
Is not working like it should
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I going to go and exchange it and see you have a better one
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Thank you for taking the time to review your Forerunner 235. We have a product support team (www.garmin.com/support) available to answer any questions you may have about your device and they can also provide troubleshooting for any issues you may be experiencing. Many issues can be resolved through software updates which can be downloaded using Garmin Express (www.garmin.com/express).
Thank you,
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A frustrating waste of time and money for me
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought the Garmin Forerunner 235 specifically because it could interface with my Windows 10 PC, since I don’t have a smart phone with Internet capability. This worked fine for a couple months, using Garmin Express for Windows. Then, when a new release of Garmin Express installed, suddenly Express no longer communicated with my watch and I could no longer interface with the Internet to upload my stats or download extras. Since the watch was under warranty, I contacted Garmin support who suggested a number of things to try, including installing Garmin Express for Windows on a different PC. Nothing helped and finally Garmin sent me a replacement watch (after I sent back the original at my expense.) The replacement acts just the same – plugged into my PC it will charge, my PC can access it like a disk drive, but Garmin Express cannot attach it for uploading my workout information. I installed the latest Windows Garmin Express version, it says it found a new device, but cannot “add” it as a device. Support said they cannot provide me with an older version of Garmin Express, so I’m stuck. Basically, all I can do is display steps and distance traveled at the end of the day and manually copy them to a spreadsheet. So now I’m stuck with a $158 watch that does no more than I was already doing with a $20 pedometer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Please go to support.garmin.com and reach out directly to a product support specialist and let them know you are getting a Cannot add device error in Garmin Express. They should be able to assist you.
Debbie with Garmin