Garmin Forerunner 735xt, Multisport Gps Running Watch With Heart Rate, Midnight/Frost Blue

Garmin Forerunner 735XT, Multisport GPS Running Watch With Heart Rate, Midnight/Frost Blue

• GPS running watch with Multisport features
• Estimates heart rate at the wrist so you can run free on race day
• Provides advanced dynamics for running, cycling and swimming7, including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more (when paired with a Running Dynamics Pod, HRM-Run or HRM-Tri Monitor, sold separately)
• Offers VO2 max estimate, lactate threshold (when used with a chest strap heart rate monitor), race predictor and recovery advisor
• Connected features4: smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, live tracking and more
• Customize with free watch faces, apps and more from our Connect IQ store

Buy Now : Garmin Forerunner 735XT, Multisport GPS Running Watch With Heart Rate, Midnight/Frost Blue

Brand : Garmin
Category : Electronics,GPS, Finders & Accessories,Sports & Handheld GPS,Running GPS Units
Rating : 4.6
Price : US $369
Review Count : 699

Garmin Forerunner 735XT, Multisport GPS Running Watch With Heart Rate, Midnight/Frost Blue

• Note: \"UPDATE\" comments are based on a few years of having this device (or rather, the one I bought and the four replacements I have received since).UPDATE: I really recommend getting the glass screen protectors. I\'ve broken many of the protectors, but they only cost a few bucks...better than breaking the actual screen!I bought this almost two years ago when I was going to do my first tri and started swimming. The main reason for getting it was so I could track laps in the pool. I also wanted GPS for running and open water swimming. I also like that I can get texts, calendar reminders and phone call notifications. (I turned off all the other notifications.) I really like the size/shape/most of the features, BUT:BAD: - This watch has major issues with charging. I\'ve had to get THREE replacements. UPDATE: I have now had FOUR replacements. The issues are not just charging. I have also had issues with buttons that stop working or get stuck (after salt-water swim), screens failing, charging, etc. - When you need a replacement, it has taken 10 DAYS from when I ordered until I got the replacement (and even longer if they have to receive your device before sending out the replacement). UPDATE: This is much improved. (Unfortunately, I have enough experience to make this statement!) - Customer service sometimes responds quickly, sometimes takes days. UPDATE: Again, this appears much better now. - The battery doesn\'t go long enough when in GPS mode for a long tri, or a really long hike, etc.NOT BAD, BUT ANNOYING: - Many times when I get a software update, it blows out my settings so that I start getting a buzz for EVERY email and have to go through and re-do those...not a huge deal, but annoying. - There is this dumb performance indicator that is just annoying...not a deal killer, but I wish I could figure out how to turn it off. For example, when I run on the flat, it tells me I am rocking it. But when I trail run, all of the sudden I am a low-performing runner. I understand why this happens, but why turn on a feature that doesn\'t work?GOOD: - I like the size/shape--I wear it all the time, including at work. It isn\'t too thick. - I like the band. And there are inexpensive replacements on-line. - The battery lasts a long time (when NOT using GPS). - I liked the price point, which at the time was very competitive for lap counting + GPS. - UPDATE: The syncing has gotten much better. I sync to Garmin Connect and to Strava and they both have worked really well over the past year.If it weren\'t for the reliability issues on this device, I\'d LOVE it. And before those kicked in, I recommended it to about 5 people who bought it. And they liked it (at least at first).
• After 2 years of it working properly it now refuses to stay on after it reaches 70% battery life! the watch works properly until then, If powered back on it stays on then blanks off again. I tried resetting to factory settings and nothing seems to keep it working . Was a good product till this.
• I love this triathlon watch. It is a bit confusing to figure out when you first get it and need to set everything up, but once you get it going it’s a great watch! My one complaint is that I wish it would have an option for tracking the length and times of my walks. It counts steps but doesn’t have an option for tracking walks. It is easy to use during triathlons though!
• I need to express how helpful and supportive the Tech-Boutique company was in helping me through this process. The owner of the store reached out to me personally to help and I am sincerely impressed with his approach to customer service and his employees. He was honest, he listened, and went above and beyond. He cares about his customers and his company. I will highly recommend this company to everyone!!!I have had multiple Garmins and have always liked them. But they get old and get ..... outdated. This 735 is exactly what I need. It links to GPS before the front door is open. (I live in some sort of void and it once took my vivo 10 minutes to find GPS so this is important to me) It is incredibly accurate and easy to set. I had to get a watch with no touchscreen because I notoriously shut off my runs before I intend to. No accidents here. It will also last for a full marathon for \"middle of the pack\" runners. I tested this on a short run, long run, and treadmill workout. Accurate and easy to set- still doesn\'t need recharging. This watch links to the RD pod with no difficulty. I ran with my vivo (original) on my right wrist and the 735 on my left. They reported very similar accuracy - with the difference accounting basically for the gap in hitting go. The 735 screen is easier to read, even in sun.
• I had a Samsung Gear S2 and got this watch simply because I want my pace and mileage measured at my wrist, whereas my Samsung could not do that. I went on to my social media running group asking about their opinion on the Garmin and they all gave rave reviews. I was trying to decide between the Forerunner 735 and the 235 and decided to get the 735 because of the VO2 max measurements that the 735 does. Which makes it a $50 difference and I\'m sure it does something extra too but I\'m not an experienced Runner enough to know what all these measurements mean. However, im trying to learn more and liked the features this watch offered. I feel the pace is accurate and the mileage is accurate and I like that it links to my Strava, so I don\'t have to start my Strava on my phone, all I have to do is start my watch and it links automatically to the app.I like that it does have the option to change the face to a different style however it is very dark and not bright like my Samsung was. I feel it is a darker screen overall and sort of pixelated compared to the Samsung, it also is not a touch screen. I felt those were luxuries that the Samsung has that the Garmin does not and wish it did. It is not an issue it is just something I was accustomed to and now I have to adapt to this new style. I also do not like how you cannot adjust the brightness settings as Samsung did have that option and it cannot text your contacts but can display the text. It does answer a call but you have to grab your phone right away and use your phone to talk, you cannot talk on your watch like the Samsung. But it is just a watch not a smartwatch to the extent of Samsung I do feel it is worth it as a runner\'s watch but it is not super techie like the phone watches.

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