Garmin Forerunner 35 GPS Review

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

Garmin Forerunner 35

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

Garmin Forerunner 35 Review

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. It allows you to track bike rides, walks, and runs, and view your resting and continuous heart rate, as well as your heart rate zones. It's all wrapped up in a waterproof design that has long battery life, push notifications, and the ability to control music playback on your phone. It's a great option if you need GPS, but if you can live without that feature, look at the Fitbit Charge 2 ($149.95 at Fitbit) . It costs a bit less and remains our Editors' Choice. Design and DisplayWith its square shape and display, the Forerunner 35 ($99.00 at Amazon) resembles Garmin's original Vivoactive ($297.95 at Amazon) more than the newer Vivoactive HR ($231.00 at Amazon) . It's essentially a watch, with a case made of hard plastic that measures 1.4 by 1.6 by 0.5 inches (HWD) an...

The Garmin Forerunner 35 is a premium fitness tracker, and it includes the GPS and heart monitoring features not found in lesser-priced models.

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

Garmin adds heart rate to entry-level Forerunner 35 GPS watch

Garmin is making it easier (and cheaper) to track heart rate while running. The fitness company on Monday announced a new entry-level GPS watch with a built-in optical heart-rate sensor. At $200 (£160, AU$259), the Forerunner 35 is the company's cheapest running watch to offer the technology.

The Forerunner 35 is the cheapest Garmin sports watch to offer a built-in optical heart-rate sensor.