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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 934 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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

    You cant go wrong here with this watch. Easy to use!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin 235

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

    Great watch that offers everything a serious runner wants

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

    Better Quality

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

    Light weight and better built quality than apple watch

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

    Simple and Efficient

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

    The Garmin Forerunner 325 is what I was expecting. It was the first watch I own to sync with the app and it works great for activities and heartrate. However, it is not consistent with weather and calendar. Those features were not why I bought the watch, but it would be better if it worked.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
      Posted .

      Sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing. I would encourage you to go to our support site and check the software on the device, also from there you can contact our staff for further assistance.

      Forerunner 235 Software:
      https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=529988&tab=software

      Antonio with Garmin/Fitness Department Garmin

  • Pros mentioned:
    Heart rate monitor

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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

    Better than Polar watch. I don't have to wear the heart beats.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for the Active

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

    The watch is easy to use, it cleans well and it is light.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excelent watch

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

    Great watch, i used it to run and is so easy to use!

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

    This is awesome for XC!

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

    I recommend this for all types of runners! It saves all data, it has GPS, weather, Bluetooth notifications, heart rate, steps, and it’s perfect for sleep tracking. In settings you can choose your preferred distance tracking (KM or MI) or Distance or laps. Get this watch!

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

    Excellent Running AND Cycling Watch !!!

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

    My recent purchase of the Garmin Forerunner 235 has been an excellent fitness, distance and performance watch. After my routine, it is a HAPPY PLACE to review my efforts and to be able to compare with your history on Garmin Connect !!! Very light and the screen size is just the right size. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT !!!

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

    Great runners watch

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

    So far I really like the features of the forerunner watch

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

    HR sensor needs work

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

    Nice watch, does most things well, heart rate Sensor could be better as well as the sleeping function. Would be nice if the "other hr activity" option on the watch could be customizable

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    I love that you have your pace,distance and heart rate after each run. You can see your pace each mile so you know if you have to move faster in the next mile. You can set goals and it keeps track and lets you know if you are on track. I love using it during a marathon,it keeps you on pace.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gps watch

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

    Great tracking for daily runs from beginner to expert

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch!

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

    Great watch that is very dependable. Easy to use too.

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

    Great with a flaw

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

    Bought this watch for my wife and she really likes it. The only problem she has with it is the optical heart rate sensor. She feels like it isn’t accurate enough so we got her a chest monitor that pairs with the watch. Other than that the fit and usablity is perfect. The app is great as well!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    Used it during my marathon race and worked perfectly

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

    Excellent active watch for daily and sport activi

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

    The watch is really great. I used to have a forerunner 210 and this one is much better as I get daily activity , all functions to run, texts, calls, weather. History of previous run and training plans. All synced easily with the my phone and connect.

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

    Good for running

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

    I love my watch. Everything is nice and clear and easy to see while running. I like being able to add work outs through the app and then downloading them to the watch. The only reason I give it 4/5 is because I find that the band is a little itchy. But that could just be me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      If you're experiencing an issue with the band we would like to speak to you concerning this. Please go to support.garmin.com and reach out to our product support team for assistance.

      Debbie with Garmin Garmin

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best watch I've owned!

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

    My previous watch was the Garmin 610. The Garmin 235 is significantly lighter, easy to use, connection to gps is faster and I love the design. The info transfer to my smart phone is immediate. No ant stick to worry with and the data is almost instantly available to review your activity. Love this watch!

    I would recommend this to a friend