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Model:
010-01689-00
SKU:
5596718
Your price for this item is $119.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 690 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the Forerunner 35 GPS Watch for its long battery life, accurate heart rate monitoring, user-friendly interface, and precise GPS tracking. They appreciate its affordability, making it a great value for the price. However, some users have expressed concerns about the watch's comfort, connectivity issues, basic features, large size, and lack of a color screen.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Heart rate

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Inaccurate GPS

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

    Although there are many nice features on the watch, the one issue I could NOT overlook was the relatively inaccurate GPS. I also ran with a Polar M400 several times, which was consistently more accurate head-to-head. Thus, my pacing was frequently off, for example, by 10-12 seconds per mile on a 5 mile run (as measured by my car odometer). That's just too much error. So, I returned it and am very happy with the Polar M400, which can be had for the same or less money (depending on the seller). That said, the Garmin does have a wrist HR monitor, which the Polar does not have.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Hello Doug, thank you for taking time to review the Forerunner 35. We woudl like to take a further look at the accuracy of this device. When up to date with the latest software and when getting a good satellite signal at the beginning of the run we would expect the watch to get the level of GPS accuracy expected from a consumer grade device. We would recommend using Garmin Express (www.garmin.com/experss) to ensure that the software is up to date on the watch. If further assistance is needed there are many great resources at www.garmin.com/support. Thank you again for posting a review. -JFH Garmin

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice looking

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This replaced a very old Garmin fitness tracker that required use of strap, so definitely like newer features that make a strap no longer necessary. I like having display on all the time, but it does drain battery faster. I’m currently having to recharge every 3-4 days.

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

    I just felt like running

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

    Great way to keep track of my runs so I don’t have to always run with my phone. Not the fanciest watch, but it tracks everything that I need and keeps me motivated while training for marathon

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

    Great Gift

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

    Bought this as a gift for my wife, who had just joined a running club. I had to sync it with the phone app, which didnt take long, and she was up and running in no time. She loves the stuff it records and that she can review all of it on her phone.

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

    Cross Country Must Have

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

    The purchase of a Garmin 35 Forerunner GPS watch was for my high school Sophomore grandson. He is a varsity Cross Country runner. He was very interested in this GPS watch and he earned the watch by working for both of his grandparents. He loves this tool for his running.

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

    Great upgrade from the vivosmartHR

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

    Pretty good watch so far, I do wish it had the stair climbs, but that wasn't a deal breaker for me. It's nice to have the info at hand. I'm a big fan with Garmin products. I use it for my alarm during the week for work, I love the fact I can change the time on the watch itself.

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

    Great training tool

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

    Easy to setup. Comfortable to wear. Easy to read even in direct sunlight. Works great for keeping track of my runs. Easily keep track of pace with a quick glance. And last but not least, the app is fantastic for going into detail of my runs.

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

    Perfect fitness tracker for the minimalist

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

    Love the Garmin. Perfect for someone who just wanted to track different workouts, heart rate both resting & active. - of course calories too! Comfortable! And I can read the screen without having to squint!

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Simple to use; gets job done

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

    Garmin GPS watch is basic and works fine. Gets job done, but stopped syncing within months of purchase. Upgraded to Garmin Vivo Active, it works so much better.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Forerunner

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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 my go to watch for exercise, especially walking. Has all the features I need (does not have to be fancy) and pairs with my Android phone. Great watch!

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

    Works great, great price, and nice design.

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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.

    I bought this because it was on sale. I was looking at different tracking devices and this one had more features than similarly priced devices. It syncs with my iPhone and my health apps. I would recommend it.

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

    GPS Watch

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

    My son had another GarminGPS watch and he loved it but it broke. We couldn't find the same one so we went with this one. He loves it. It reminds him when he needs to move. It tracks his running activities. Perfect watch for him.

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

    Gift for Niece

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased for my niece who just started training for her first half marathon. So far she loves it. Would highly recommend. It's much better than my Forerunner 25. Easier to set up, charge and better features.

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

    Good value for money

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

    Even though this device is not the most feature rich (does not even have a color display) , its simplicity is quite nice. Provide all the basic functionalities for everyday use.

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

    Great running watch

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

    Easy to use. I can program run/walk ratios & easily keep track of the distance I’ve gone. It also keeps track of your fastest times. Not sure how accurate the HR is though. It also tracks your sleep patterns. My only complaint is that the watch face always stays on.

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

    Great for those with ADHD

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The vibrating alarm is great for my multitude of alarms without interfering with others You can have any number of allarms in the watch The display is simple and free of distractions Built in reminders to move

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

    Great for runners!

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

    I bought this for my son who runs cross country in college and he loves it! His performance has already improved. He says the screen is easy to read. We're probably going to buy one for my husband for Christmas now.

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

    Perfect GPS watch!

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Hearty, accurate, excellent GPS watch! My teenage daughter wears it everyday and often beats on it a bit, but it is sturdy and doesn't even have a scratch. Excellent buy!!

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

    Does what you need it to do..just no music lol

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

    Still going strong! This watch tells me how fast im going on my treadmill, walling ,running whatever. Keeps up with a lot of walking count records. Love it.

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

    Does the job

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

    This watch was a gift for a friend with high blood pressure. My friend is happy with the watch.....is such a good motivation for getting up & moving. And he loves the text message notifications! He is very happy with his birthday gift.

    I would recommend this to a friend