Garmin Forerunner 735XT, Multisport GPS Running Watch With Heart Rate, Midnight/Frost Blue
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Forerunner 735XT
GPS Running Smartwatch with Multisport Features
Be a better athlete today than you were yesterday with the 735XT. This GPS running watch with multisport features has wrist-based heart rate so you can run freer on race day. For advanced running dynamics, VO2 max and more, add the chest strap and train your heart out. It also has smart notifications, automatic uploads and compatibility with Connect IQ for custom watch faces and apps.
The Expert
For you, beating yesterday comes from analyzing every stat and monitoring your recovery so you can go hard again the next time. When used with heart rate, Forerunner watches can estimate your VO2 max and predict your race times. Improve your form with running dynamics data such as ground contact time balance, stride length and vertical ratio.
Garmin Connect
It's go time. Garmin Connect is our free online community where athletes can save, plan and share their activities. Beat yesterday by nailing a new PR -- we'll keep track so you can view your victories all in 1 spot. Get digital insights tailored to your stats and habits, like cues to move and healthy tips. Connect with other users to challenge and compete. Available on your desktop or compatible mobile device.
Product Description
Be a better athlete today than you were yesterday with forerunner 735XT. This GPS Multisport Watch is for athletes who want to dial in data for training and a lighter load on race day. Wrist based Heart rate lets you run freer when it's time to toe the line. For advanced running dynamics and other detailed measurements, add a chest strap and train your Heart out. Includes Starve suffer score, activity profiles for running, cycling, swimming and more. The auto multisport feature lets you transition sports with just one button press. Smart notifications, automatic uploads and connect IQ compatibility for custom Watch faces and apps make the 735XT the ultimate smart watch for athletes.
Reviews Garmin Forerunner 735XT Smartwatch
I like this watch, but would not buy it again. By way of background, I am a 12 time Ironman finisher and reasonably tech-savvy endurance athlete
Here is what it does well (and should at this price) -
1. It provides accurate pace (mile/minute) for running.
2. It provides heart-rate via a wrist-based optical sensor, which (however) is subject to wild swings in accuracy
Here are the problems I have encountered -
1. Insufficient battery life. Garmin advertises this as a leading multisport (meaning triathlon) watch. This weekend I used it in the Ironman World Championships. I charged the device to 100% prior to the start. After a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 23 miles of running - the battery failed. It simply did not have enough juice to make it to the finish. Its frustrating to have your watch fail at mile 23 in the Hawaiian Ironman, to say the least. For that reason alone, you should not buy it if you wish to race Ironman with it.
2. Inaccurate heart rate. In training I experienced wild variation in HR using the optical HR sensor. For e.g., during a light jog the HR sensor would show 180 BPM, when my actual HR was 120 BPM. This inaccuracy seemed more prevalent in cool morning conditions. Much on the web has been written about this.
3. Poor sync tech. Garmin advertises easy data syncing with the Connect app. I have found syncing requires multiple manual attempts, and is inconsistent and unreliable
For training, its OK. But you'd be better off with a far less expensive Garmin for basic pace data (and a chest based HRM), or another brand.
