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Garmin Forerunner 35 review

Garmin Forerunner 35

CHOICE Expert Rating

85%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent accuracy for paces and distance with arm free
  • Excellent acccuracy for resting and active heart rate measurements
  • Excellent response in heart rate monitor to shifts in intensity during cool down
  • Very good Android and iOS apps, very good website for monitoring data
  • Band is very easy to use
  • Comfortable to wear
  • Easy to put on and take off and adjust
  • Can be worn swimming
  • Has a find my phone
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Does Not record paces or distance with the arm relatively immobile
  • Distance units are miles which is Not indicated on the screen
  • No control of media playback
  •   One year warranty

Type

Type
Smartwatch

Recommended products

Recommended

Reliability

Satisfaction score
77%
Reliability score
73%

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
85%
Ease of use score
83%
Comfort score
76%
Step count accuracy score
100%
Distance accuracy score
94%
Resting heart rate accuracy
95%
Active heart rate accuracy
98%
Year tested
Pre-2022

Specifications

Waterproof or resistant claims
5 ATM
Android app
iOS app
Screen
Digital clock
GPS
GLONASS
Weight (g)
38
Claimed battery life without GPS (days)
365
Bluetooth
4
Warranty (years)
1
Website
garmin.com
Claimed battery life
Not tested

Cost

Price
$299.00

Features

Notifications
Webpage tracker
Alarm
Altimeter
Heart rate monitor
Sleep tracker
Session tracker
Food tracker
Milestones
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