Last Updated on March 31, 2020 by Jude Simeone

Garmin forerunner 935 might just be the perfect smartwatch for you to better track your fitness activities as well a perfect companion for any event. This is a premium GPS watch for serious athletes. The forerunner 935 is one of the models in the Garmin’s Forerunner series

. It was released in June 2017 and comes loaded with a longer lasting battery and a host of features that lets you monitor various fitness activities and even longer term outdoor sports such as triathlon and marathon.

Garmin Forerunner 935 Full Specifications

	Garmin Forerunner 935
EDITOR'S RATING	Design: (4.0 / 5) Battery: (4.2 / 5) Fitness tracking: (4.5 / 5) Features: (3.9 / 5) Price: (3.3 / 5) Average: (4.0 / 5)
WHERE TO BUY	Check @ Amazon
ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Garmin Forerunner 935
Device type	Fitness/GPS smartwatch
Predessesor	__
Successor	Garmin Forerunner 945
Released date	March, 2017
Ideal for	Men
DISPLAY
Display type	Transflective memory-in-display (MIP)
Display size	1.2 inch
Display resolution	240 x 240 pixels
Pixel density	--
Input type	5 buttons (Not touchscreen)
Always-on	Yes
Customizable watch face	Yes
BODY
Shape	Circular
Dimension	47 x 47 x 13.9 mm
Weight	49 grams
Casing material	Fiber-reinforced polymer with polymer rear cover
Strap/band material	Silicone
Bezel Material	Fiber-reinforced polymer
Strap size	22mm
Interchangeable band	Yes, 22mm
Screen protection	Chemically strengthened glass
Water resistant/Protection	Yes, 5ATM
Swim-proof	Yes, recommended
Color(s)	Black
MEMORY
RAM	--
Internal storage	64MB
Memory card slot	No
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Yes, and ANT+
Bluetooth calling	No
Wi-Fi	Yes
NFC	No
GPS	GPS/GLONASS/Galileo
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY
Technology	No
SIM	No
Band	No
NOTIFICATIONS
Email alert	Yes
SMS alert	Yes
Calls alert	Yes
Event reminder	Yes
Weather	Yes
Third-party apps	Yes
FITNESS TRACKING
Sleep apnea	No
Sleep tracking	Yes
Steps	Yes
Floors climbed	Yes
Heart rate monitoring	Yes
Calories	Yes
Distance	Yes
Stress	Yes
VO2 Max.	Yes
Blood oxygen	No
Blood pressure	No
Menstrual cycle tracking	Yes
Swim tracking	Yes
Under-water heart rate tracking	No
Preloaded maps	Yes
On-screen workout modes	No
Triathlon mode	Yes
ECG Tracking	No
Preloaded sport modes	Yes
Safety tracking	Yes
MEDIA
Audio	mp3/mp4
Music streaming	Yes
Bluetooth music	Yes
Radio	No
Loudspeaker	No
Microphone	No
Camera	No
SENSORS
Accelerometer	Yes
Barometer/Altimeter	Yes
Heart rate monitor (HRM)	Yes
Compass	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Ambient light	Yes
Pulse Oximeter	Yes
ECG	No
Thermometer	Yes
Other sensors	--
PLATFORM
Operating system (OS)	Proprietary OS
Chipset	--
CPU	--
GPU	--
BATTERY
Type of battery	Non-removable Li-ion battery
Battery capacity	--
Battery life	Smartwatch Mode: Up to 2 weeks GPS mode with music: Up to 10 hours GPS mode without music: Up to 36 hours
Charging type	USB charging cable
Charging time	About 1-2 hours
Battery saver mode	No
Solar power	No
Rapid charging	No
CLOCK FEATURES
Time/Date	Yes
Stopwatch	Yes
Alarm	Yes
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Control camera	Yes
Music control	Yes
Find phone	Yes
Text response	No
MISC
Payment system	No
Compatibility	Android and iOS Check if your device is compatible
Companion app	Garmin connect IQ store
Voice command	No
BOX CONTENTS
	Garmin Forerunner 935
	Straps
	USB charging cable
	Quick start guide
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Germin Forerunner 935 Features

1. Design

The design of the Forerunner is quiet great featuring an appearance that makes it suitable as a classic and sporty wear. It weighs 49 grams which is great, you will barely notice you putting it on. The screen size is still the same 1.2 inches like so many Garmin smartwatches. It features a full-color Garmin chrome display which is powered by LED backlighting which makes readability possible under all ambient conditions and a transflective technology that makes the screen visible under bright sunlight.

The body of the Garmin forerunner is built for durability. The casing is a fiber-reinforced polymer as well as the bezel material. The strap is a silicon material whereas the screen is protected with a chemically strengthened glass.

The Garmin forerunner 935 is not touchscreen device, you will have to rely on the 5 physical buttons by the sides which makes navigating the 1.2-inch screen easy.

2. Battery

The Garmin forerunner boosts of a good battery life which allows you to go longer on a single charge. As an athlete with rigorous goal-focused fitness activities, you will find this very helpful. On smartwatch mode, the battery will last about 12 days+, with the GPS on expect about a day battery life.

The battery is a Li-ion battery and can be charged with a USB charging cable that comes with the device. It’s recommended that you use only Garmin charges to charge the Forerunner 935.

3. Water Resistance/Protection

The Garmin forerunner is 5ATM certified and as such can be worn under the rain, to the shower and off course if you like to track your swimming activities, that won’t be a problem either as you can wear the Forerunner to the pool or ocean .

4. Activity/Fitness tracking

The Forerunner is focused on fitness tracking, it comes loaded with lots of really sensitive sensors which lets you track your fitness activities. For a start, it tacks all the basic activities such as steps count, sleep quality, heart rate monitoring, hiking, cycling and a host of other activities.

There is a built-in activity profile ranging from triathlon, treadmill, bike, pool, and swimming. The number of different events the Forerunner can track goes beyond just triathlon sports. There is built-in support for a long list of sports such as hiking, skiing, golfing and a host of other fitness activities.

You can add power data to your training by downloading the running power app from the Connect IQ store onto your compatible watch. Built by Garmin Labs, the Running Power app taps into metrics such as pace, vertical oscillation, grade and even local wind conditions to determine the amount of power you’re applying at the ground as you run.

With the inbuilt GPS /GLONASS you can track distances you covered, routes, locations even in difficult environments where the GPS lags.

5. Notifications & Application

The Forerunner 935 is also a great companion when it comes to is keeping you updated with latest notifications from your smartphone such as;

The Forerunner 935 is customizable, you can customize the watch face simple by downloading it from the Garmin connect IQ store. There are also different available straps ranging from leather, silicon to metal materials which you can choose from to customize to your preference.

It is compatible with android 4.4 or later and iOS 10.0 or later devices. Check if your smartphone is compatible with the Forerunner 935.

The Forerunner 935 however doesn’t come with the NFC chip that supports Garmin pay contactless payment system, which is quiet a draw back especially if you like to shop on the go.

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Jude Simeone

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