Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 010-01689-03
- SKU:
- 5579459
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars
Not Worth It
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this watch to track my heart beat during the day, regardless if I was exercising. When I took it home and saw it had a sleep tracking option I was excited. But after having the watch for several months it has only disappointed and when I called there customer service I felt like I was only given excuses. The sleep tracking option will only track you as awake if you get out of bed. The other issue I have is that the heart rate monitor will show different results on the watch then on the app. I was told by customer service that the watch will have raw data but the app will clean up the data. I would rather have the raw data then interrupt it myself. The only purpose this watch serves is to track my steps and tell me what time it is. Would return it if I could.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .We apologize for the inconvenience, however, we can't change what the apps shows. As well, in order for non-sleep to be tracked the device needs to determine there is movement.
Debbie with Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 35
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just like the Garmin forerunner 15, this Garmin Forerunner 35 suffers from the same exact flaw. The watch strap breaks all the time. This one separates its self from the white connector piece that attaches to the body. The white connector will not come off the body. The body has warped too, so when I tried to connect the new strap it is not positioned correctly. The band goes slanted instead, not touching the body on the one side.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .I'm sorry you're experiencing an issue with your Forerunner 35. I've never heard of the body warping. Please go to support.garmin.com where you can reach out to a product support specialist for assistance.
Debbie with Garmin
heart rate monitor quit 3rd time I wore the watch
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased a 235 before the 35 and returned it because it won't charge when the low battery warning appeared - had the watch for less than one hour! I thought I would have better luck with the 35, but the heart rate monitor quit after just the 3rd use. I am very disappointed with Garmin watches and suggest a different brand, certainly something that doesn't have the Garmin name on it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Comfort
Only lasted 1.5 years
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not worth what I paid for- lasted 1.5 years and now won’t charge.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Hi Momof2,
We are sorry to see that you are having trouble with your Forerunner 35 not charging, please use the following FAQ link for some troubleshooting suggestions: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=pVTReaJt0Q5FfLf9AjxGY7&productID=552962&searchQuery=charging. If these suggestions do not allow the device to charge, the Garmin Support Center has information about contacting our support team. We would love to help. Thanks for posting your review. -JFH
Ugh
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this watch for my wife and all I can say there are better options out there for a watch. First the screen is like reading from a nook. Second the app interface for smartphone is so horrible and clunky with numerous bugs. And Third if you are planning to get a watch to read/reply messages or locate phone just get a Samsung/Apple watch or exercise watch get a Fitbit.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Hello Ghost111, Thank you for taking time to review the Forerunner 35. We would love an opportunity to assist you and your wife with this device, should you have any questions about setting up the device or using the smart features. The Forerunner 35 is designed to be a fitness device with some basic smart features. We would love to hear any feedback that you have with regard to this device or the Garmin Connect Mobile app. Please feel free to visit http://support.garmin.com/en-US/contact#fragment-1 to find phone and email contact information. Thanks again for your review. -JFH
Quite a disappointment
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Controls are definitely not intuitive to use. Took forever to connect to satellites for GPS. Changing watchbands is complex with little screws to manage. For a little more have now bought a Apple iWatch 3 and have had totally different and positive experience.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing an issue with your Forerunner 35. Please be sure when you are acquiring satellites you are outside in a clear view of the sky, not under any trees, close to any tall buildings etc. As well, you may go to support.garmin.com where you'll find many helpful FAQ's and video's on the functions of the device. You may also reach out directly to a product support specialist from that page.
Debbie with Garmin
Not Worth Buying
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Yeah it's meant to be simple however you don't have control over most of the simple things that it does. The Vivoactive HR which is slightly higher absolutely makes the Forerunner 35 an antique.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Hello SpartanAroo,
Thanks for providing feedback on the Forerunner 35. We would love to hear any specific feedback that you have. You can visit www.garmin.com/support to find a lot of helpful resources as well as contact information to the Product Support teams. -JFH
connection loss is frequent
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.spend a little more on a better unit. constant loss of connection.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .If you're experiencing an issue with your Bluetooth connection, 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 can reach out directly to a product support specialist from this page if you need further assistance.
Debbie with Garmin
broke for no reason
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this 2 yrs ago and it stopped working for no reason
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .If you're watch is not working, please go to support.garmin.com and reach out directly to our product support team for assistance.
Debbie with Garmin
Get an Apple Watch
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This thing is simple, but I'd recommend putting the money towards an Apple Watch. Tons more function and purpose with a smart watch.
I would recommend this to a friendreturned it.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I didn't like it and returned it. I like my Polar 400 much, much better.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendPoor
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I would not recommend this product and advise you look at the Forerunner 235. It takes 5 to 10 minutes for the GPS to sync and become ready. Unacceptable!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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