Garmin Forerunner 935 Review — Best GPS Watch 2018 for Triathlons?
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CHECK OUT FORERUNNER 935 ↓↓↓↓ ➡ Clever Training: http://bit.ly/2o4vTLW (No Tax, excl. FL) ➡ Amazon: http://geni.us/njE98jl ▬ RIZKNOWS DEALS APP ▬ iOS - http://apple.co/2qaHgzI Android - http://bit.ly/2qIDD6I Garmin Forerunner 935 Review! Yes, not the Garmin Forerunner 935XT there’s no more XT on this GPS Smartwatch. The Forerunner 935 is basically an upgraded version of the Garmin Forerunner 735XT or it could also be seen as the Garmin fenix 5 lite. The 935 is quintessential triathlon watch and will most likely make the list for Best GPS Watch 2018 or Best GPS Smartwatch 2018. The 935 is a multisport watch (run, cycle, swim, golf, etc.) that also supports advanced running metrics like ground contact time and stride length when you pair the watch with the HRM-Run or HRM-TRI heart rate monitors or the new Garmin Running Dynamics Pod. You also get metrics like Training Effect, Training Load and Training Status. It has GPS & GLONASS, UltraTrac mode with the gyroscope like the fenix 5 and it’s also water resistant down to 50M. It’s also an activity tracker with a built-in wrist heart rate monitor. Like always, the HRM is best for running, walking and hiking. It’s also a smartwatch – so notifications, music controls, calendar, weather, Connect IQ, etc. Battery life with this GPS Multisport Watch is up to 24 hours (per Garmin) compared to around 14 hours with the Garmin Forerunner 735XT. Overall, we like this watch – it’s super comfortable, has a nice display, perfect size and is perfect for triathletes. Although, now that the FR935 is out you might be able to snag a deal on the Garmin Forerunner 630, Forerunner 230 or Forerunner 235. Either way, expect the Garmin Forerunner 935 to land on the list for Best Smartwatch 2018 or Best Sportwatch 2018. Hope you enjoyed the video. ▬ DISCLAIMER ▬ The Forerunner 935 was provided to RIZKNOWS free of charge by Garmin for the express purpose of testing such product; however, we are under no obligation to provide a favorable review or endorsement of this product. RIZKNOWS retains full editorial control over the content in this video and has not accepted any monetary compensation from Garmin to provide this video. In order make our business sustainable and keep our content free, we use affiliate links. That means if you make purchases through certain links at the top of the description of this video, we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). We appreciate your support and we look forward to continuing to provide entertaining and helpful videos for you to enjoy. Read our full Ethics Statement here: http://rizknows.com/ethics ▬ CONNECT ▬ Subscribe: http://goo.gl/aTyGpN Fitness, Tech & Outdoor DEALS: https://rizknows.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/rizknows Instagram: http://instagram.com/rizknows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rizknows Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/rizardofoz Periscope: rizknows ▬ CREDITS ▬ Intro Song: “Get Up” (by Ryan Little) Link: http://goo.gl/rzoBL7 Outro Song: "First Aid" by Letter Box Link: https://goo.gl/4j7Rr6
10. comment for Garmin Forerunner 935 Review — Best GPS Watch 2018 for Triathlons?
And how is the step counter? Does it only count steps when you swing with your arm? The thing is I would ike to have an option on walking with the stroller and still count my steps. My current Garmin watch does not do that but it would be a nice feature in my next watch.
With Garmin watches you don’t have that option nor do you have cellular. The Garmin watches break often and then you are stuck without a watch until you wanna go through another $550 plus for another watch that last less than 3 years per my experience. Fenix broke in 18 months, Fenix 3 broke in 24 months, FR 920xt works but broke in 6 months , and now FR 935 which I will give less than 18 months before it breaks.
Would have been nice if there was Insurance on a Garmin watch and I could lease a Garmin watch so I don’t have to drop $550 plus every time a Garmin watch breaks. I take amazing care of my watches and just don’t get why they cannot last minimum 5 years. Too much money and break too often.
20. comment for Garmin Forerunner 935 Review — Best GPS Watch 2018 for Triathlons?
am currently using vivoactive HR for running and cycling and really happy with it.. just thinkin whether those features worth upgrade for (if they really works..) ^^
30. comment for Garmin Forerunner 935 Review — Best GPS Watch 2018 for Triathlons?
I've had 2 Vivoactive HR in less than a year and a half and I had no issues at pool or shower, but the very first minute I swam at the beach both died (no dive at all).
Is this one supposed to have better water resistance.
Thank you for your reviews!!!
Would like to know which one is a better buy between the fenix 3 vs 935.
Garmin 935 has 64MB memory Fénix 5X 12GB memory
Garmin 935 can not load detailed maps Fenix 5X can loaded maps detailed
Garmin 935 weighs 48g Fénix 5X 98g.
But which one to buy ??
50. comment for Garmin Forerunner 935 Review — Best GPS Watch 2018 for Triathlons?
I got a Forerunner 235, its my first Garmin GPS watch (in the past i used the Fitbit blaze), is It worth to buy the 935???
As great as always ;). Any hope for a 235 successor?
Edit: Reading complaints about the price of a high-end sports watch gives me a headache. It's only $50 more than the 735XT and if you do an in-depth analysis of the 735XT vs the 935, you'll see they don't even compare. Go compare the 935 to a Suunto Spartan Ultra or a Suunto Ambit Peak and you'll see how affordable this watch is compared to it's only true competition. You can go get a Forerunner 35 with pace, heart rate, cadence, GPS for $170 if you don't need all the extras.
Im tempted to get it early 2018 when I will be donating my 630 to a teammate. I have found that Garmin users complain less about glitches than any other brand user, so I will stick to Garmin. No Fenix though.
Great review Jeff
Like you said a 735xt on steroids, but still plastic.
Though looks sweet I'm still happier with the fenix line.
Keep it up the good work!
My 2 cents.
It would be an easy fix for Garmin in a software update. There are also apps (built by other people) that you can use but I've heard they are glitchy or take forever to load. I'm a coach so I often just need a quick stop watch or timer that is reliable.
I ended up purchasing a 935 and have loved it so far!
Garmin isn't offering enough improvement to its gear to justify its price points anymore...
100. comment for Garmin Forerunner 935 Review — Best GPS Watch 2018 for Triathlons?
It's like the iphone 7 red or whatever. haha
Check out the Garmin website.
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/564291
My 3Hr does same thing for my use, and i do most MTB and use Hr Strap..but did try the Opt.Hr and i guess the 5 need some work there as my ht was jumping all over.
3 Hr on the opt., is no way perfect, but more close to what i have than the 5.
So if you ask me, i would get the 3 Hr if you not just need some of the few things 5 have over 3HR. :)
But the standard 5 is damn sweet in the black color and the size is very good. :)
the most important thing for me is the battery life, hate it when i need to charge it always.
i am using the suunto ambit 2R for 3 years already and the battery life is great but i want to get a new watch already
so what do you think is it a good idea for me to buy the 935?
thanks
I own the Fenix 3 and Vivoactive HR. They serve my needs just fine, but I don't think I'd even consider buying another Fenix or this Forerunner at these prices.
For daily style you should indeed get a Fenix 5.
Plus no quick release features to use the same unit on the handlebar while cycling which is a big con for me...
+This is not a Triathlon watch.+
Non qr mounts are bulky and would be too slow for transitions. Having 2 units (wrist+edge) is too expensive and you'd end up with duplicate training files.
Strange move from Garmin... I'm keeping my good ol' XT for now