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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 934 reviews

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  • 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

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92%would recommend to a friend

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.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Overpriced?

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this for my wife because she badly wanted it, but I don't like it though. Screen light too dim, looks very old design, the only Good thing might be the weigth.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this watch!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s simple and easy to use. I wanted a watch that was easy to take splits on if I’m doing a track workout, and this is perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great as long as you are not on a treadmill

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a borderline great product. The one glaring issue is that it doesn't calculate treadmill running accurately. Not even in the ball park. Garmin advises that the watch is probably correct and the treadmill is wrong - uh, no. Nice try though. EVERY treadmill run I have been on since I got this, has been off by .1 to .3 per mile. I don't run on treadmills that much so I still like the watch very much but they should just tell the customer - "yeah, listen, if you are going to use this on the treadmill, your results will be off". I would strongly recommend this as long as you are not running on a treadmill.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid Watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This watch is great for any runner, with the possible exception of an elite runner looking to have real time heart rates. Easy to use and does exactly what you need it to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great all around Sports Watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Many people are optimistic about this product due to the price. I have this watch for weeks now and never had any issues with the battery or functionality of the watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Watch For Runners

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Gift to high school cross country runner and she loves it! Great features of a watch plus the benefit of the gps. Great value for the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch for running.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The watch is stylish, not too large of a face. But is easy to view and easy to use. I use it for both running and workouts. I highly recommend this watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Running

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best running watch!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I previously had a Fitbit but this garmin Watch was better equipped to handle my running needs. Would recommend to other runners!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nuce

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I liked it, easy to use and program. How ever i returned it and found better price somewhere else.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great running watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This watch is easy and intuitive to use. It fits well on the wrist, and is not outlandishly large. Data seems to be good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent Running Watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very bright, easy to figure out interface. I never ran out of battery life. However, I'm used to the TomTom so it was a hard transition for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Forerunner 235

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like this watch so far. My only complaint is that Setting it up wasn’t intuitive. I had to watch a YouTube video to walk me through it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heart rate monitor

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Watch for runners

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this is a high quality watch that i use to track my heart beat while running. It has imo better analytics than an Apple Watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great tracker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My wife is a runner and was looking for something much more than a Fitbit. This item is good at tracking distance time and connects easily to android phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Too big for me

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a good product, but too masculine and big for my small wrist. I gifted it to my son and he was very pleased!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great watch for my Nordic Skier \ Cross Country Runner \ Track athlete daughter. It is easy to use, and reliable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Running

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect gift for my son.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My 15 year old is an active track and cross country runner. Very active.... this has been very helpful to him for progress in his running.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heart rate monitor

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great watch for runners

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love how it tracks and monitors heart rate and sleep. I had a Fitbit for 2 years and I definitely like the quality of the Garmin better!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Running

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality starter watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Quality starter watch for any type of runner. I bought one for my son, he runs cross country for his high school.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Running game changer!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great GPS watch!!! Allows you to track your indoor and outdoor running. Keeps you motivated and accountable. Great features for a great price.

    I would recommend this to a friend