The Forerunner 35 is a lightweight, attractive, water-resistant smartwatch that is near-perfect for runners.

Lightweight; Stylish design; Smart Notifications; Vibration alarms; Waterproof

Only one scroll button

For $199.99, the Garmin Forerunner 35 certainly isn't the least expensive fitness tracker on the market. If you're looking for built-in GPS and heart rate monitoring, however, it's one of the best values you'll find.

Built-in GPS and heart rate monitor; Always-on display; Waterproof; Long battery life; Controls music playback on phone; Interval training

No access to Connect IQ app store; Can't track swimming

Love my new Garmin. I can step outside and go for a run or ride and it tracks my mileage, HR, speed, etc. without having to carry my phone. Very freeing! Only complaint is that I have to charge using the USB port on my computer, as the AC plug adaptor I have will not charge it.

I have had this watch for about 2 years now, very durable and works as advertised. The only downside id say is I dont think step counter is entirely accurate. I have walked on treadmills with it and it doesn't always seem to accumulate steps, I can go 1 mile on a treadmill and it will sometimes only...

This is really an excellent watch. It is a smaller size so not so bulky on the wrist as other GPS watches. It acquires satellites quickly and has a lot of options including receiving text messages from a linked phone. Really a great watch and highly recommend it.

Perfect size Garmin quality Some smart functions such as receiving text messages Long battery life

We've almost reached the point where not owning a fitness tracker is as taboo as loudly answering your phone in a train's quiet carriage or breaking out a selfie stick, well, anywhere.

Accurate fitness tracking; strong battery life; reliable heart rate sensor; elegant app with strong data breakdown

Basic and boxy design; sleep tracking fooled by removing the watch; GPS connection not the fastest

I bought this for my son who is training for a marathon. He has been using it in earnest for his build up to a half marathon the other week.

Love my new Garmin - does exactly what I want it to - maps my runs / walks accurately. Gives me lots of other interesting data - still working all that out ?. Bought as gift with vouchers from friends - so pleased I used them for this. New to running - definitely got the bug.

had this watch quite a while. It's good for the price. However the heart rate sensor isn't 100% accurate. a lot of the time it says I'm 160 when I'm not that out of breath, and sometime the opposite where I'm going 100% and it's only registered 105.

Simple functionality and long battery life are plus points. I'm a long time Garmin watch user having had a Forerunner 10 for about 6 yrs. The Forerunner 35 keeps the simplicity of the 10 but adds a whole chunk of functions with the added benefits of Bluetooth pairing with my iPhone.