Garmin Forerunner 235 Review 2023

This review has been written by:
John Taylor
Lead Editor (Fitness Trackers Sports & Outdoors)

The Summary

Fitness watches and activity trackers are ideal for those who want to keep an eye on their health and exercise, but with so many available it can be difficult to pick. Whether you are a fitness fanatic or beginner in the gym, there is an activity tracker out there for you. The Garmin Forerunner 235 is a popular model that gives you the ability to track all kinds of data including heart rate, distance, sleep and calories. The Garmin Forerunner 235 has high specs and looks the part, but is it really a good option for a new fitness watch?

The VERDICT™

The Garmin Forerunner 235 has been on the market for a while, but it’s impressive features and reasonable price tag still make it a good option for those looking for a new fitness watch. This activity tracker has been a popular choice for runners and athletes for a while and it is easy to see why.

Design

The Garmin Forerunner 235 is arguably one of the most stylish fitness watches out there, thanks to its sleek design and customisable face. This tracker looks the part both on and off the running course. It comes in black, frosted blue or red so you can choose a colour that suits you. The watch face itself is very thin and lightweight and appeals to runners because of the clear screen resolution and large face.

Features

The most important thing to consider when it comes to choosing a new fitness tracker is the features available. The Garmin Forerunner 235 does everything you would expect from a fitness watch, such as monitoring steps, distance, heart rate and time. The accelerometer can capture all this data on the go and is built directly into the device. In addition to these basic tracking features, this watch comes with some advanced features that make it stand out from the rest. The Garmin Forerunner 235 can measure oxygen levels of runners through VO2 max.

Connectivity

The device can also show notifications including text messages and incoming calls on linked devices. This fitness tracker connects wirelessly to the Garmin Connect app and will automatically sync the data when the connected device is within 30 feet. The impressive app allows the user to organise fitness data into various charts, graphs and goals, which can then be shared with social media and other uses at the top of a button.