Garmin Forerunner 735XT

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 163 reviews of Garmin Forerunner 735XT. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the battery and durability are on the whole positive. The comfort and performance also get good feedback, but there are some mixed comments about the design. The image quality and price get negative comments.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Garmin Forerunner 735XT from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Garmin Forerunner 735XT from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

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Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Alastair Stevenson (trustedreviews.com)

Garmin Forerunner 735XT

The Garmin Forerunner 735XT is a hardcore fitness tracker designed for triathletes and those who become excited by the prospect of a Tough Mudder challenge.

A great tracker for triathletes – but it's overkill for everyone else.

Jul, 2016

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Expert review by : Gareth Beavis (techradar.com)

Garmin Forerunner 735XT review

A tip-top triathlon watch that's now getting cheaper

Long battery life ; Good smartwatch functionality ; Accurate GPS

Plastic feel ; Some fitness tracking could be better ; Heart rate monitoring not great from wrist

A great running and triathlon watch, with slim design, long battery life and now a much better price to go along with it. Although a little lightweight in nature it's more than good enough to function as a daily timepiece, and actually shows up some of...

Nov, 2017

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Garmin Forerunner 735XT review: Putting in the multisport miles

A full feature set for multisport athletes in an easy to wear design. The great battery life and support for smartwatch functions means you're fully

Excellent HR and GPS performance ; Lots of functions ; Comfortable to wear ; Compatible with a full range of sensors ; Great for multisport athletes with specific profiles for triathlon and duathlon

No on-board music support ; UI is a little convoluted ; No altimeter/barometer for accurate elevation tracking

The Garmin Forerunner 735XT is an expensive device, but one that's tailored to support multisport athletes, so it's loaded with functionality for a demanding group of users. Even if you're not a triathlete, then this watch has some appeal over the...

Sep, 2017

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The Forerunner 735XT is the second most-expensive watch in Garmin's Forerunner range and it's billed as an 'advanced' running and multisport GPS smartwatch. But does it live up to the marketing hype? Read on to find out how this watch fared in our...

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Jill Duffy (pcmag.com)

Garmin Forerunner 735XT

The Garmin Forerunner 735XT fitness tracker gives pertinent information to triathletes about their sports, including advice you don't often see, like recovery time. It's comprehensive and easy to use but will set you back a pretty penny.

Excellent for triathletes. GPS. Optical heart rate monitor. Tracks steps, sleep, heart rate, and an array of activities. Supports push notifications. Waterproof. Lightweight. Top-notch battery life.

Expensive. Not comfortable to wear while sleeping. More sporty than elegant.

Conclusions Garmin continues to impress with its Forerunner series, crafting fitness trackers for specific kinds of athletes that also double as all-day, all-night step counters and monitors. The Forerunner 735XT is a powerful tracker for triathletes....

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : Dan Graziano (cnet.com.au)

Garmin Forerunner 735XT review: A slim and lightweight triathlon watch that's worth the money

Garmin's latest watch might not be cheap, but it has just about every feature you would need to compete in a triathlon (superhuman stamina not included).

Lightweight and waterproof, and has GPS for tracking a variety of sports and an optical heart-rate sensor. All-day activity tracking, interval training and phone notifications are helpful. There's a multisport mode to time triathlon transitions and...

It's expensive; there's no altimeter for measuring ascent and descent; and battery life may not be long enough for a full Ironman triathlon.

The Forerunner 735XT is an exceptional watch for serious triathletes, but there are better and cheaper alternatives for both dedicated runners and more casual athletes.

Aug, 2016

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Expert review by : Shruti Dhapola (indianexpress.com)

Garmin Forerunner 735XT review: For those who like to train

Garmin Forerunner 735XT is their premium watch meant for sports like swimming, cycling, hiking, running etc. and comes with GPS

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Brian Eastwood (tomsguide.com)

Garmin Forerunner 735XT Review: Triathlete Triple Threat

If the Garmin Forerunner 235 is a serious running watch, then the Forerunner 735XT is a serious triathlete's watch. It collects the same running data as the Forerunner 235 and also supports bicycling and swimming — including all three in a single...

Can track running, swimming and biking ; Very accurate location info ; Comprehensive Garmin Connect app ; Excellent battery life

Expensive ; Heart rate could be more accurate

Although it offers almost too much data, the Garmin Forerunner 735XT can track running, swimming and biking, as well as deliver phone notifications.

Jul, 2016

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Expert review by : DC Rainmaker (dcrainmaker.com)

Garmin Forerunner 735XT In-Depth Review

It's been almost exactly a month since their latest triathlon watch, the Forerunner 735XT. This watch aims to take the software of the larger FR920XT triathlon watch and compress it down into a smaller package. All while also adding in optical heart...

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : Stephen Fenech (techguide.com.au)

Garmin's new Forerunner 735XT is a smart GPS watch for serious athletes

If you're serious about your fitness and you want a GPS sportwatch that can keep up with you, then you should take a look at the new Garmin Forerunner 735XT with wrist-based heart rate. The lightweight multisport watch has a sleek design with soft...

May, 2016

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