I’ve gone through the menus side by side (see video below), and everything is identical to a Fenix 5. In terms of functionality though, it’s basically a Fenix 5. It’s got a near-identical user interface, save a few minor tweaks the company is experimenting with to simplify the user experience (but more on that later). With that – let’s dive into it! What’s new:Īs noted in the intro, in many ways the FR935 is basically a Fenix 5 in a different skin. As always, once done with this review, I’ll send the loaner/test unit back to Garmin and go out and get my own through normal retail channels. While the first few weeks were on beta software, the last few weeks have been on what is considered release candidate/final production firmware. I’ve been using the FR935 for a fair while now, and thus have had the chance to use it across numerous sports and workouts.
Finally, it also adds in the just announced TrainingPeaks workout synchronization app, allowing you to sync workouts from TrainingPeaks to your watch (including other devices). Not to mention support for the also just announced Running Dynamics Pod (RD Pod). It’s got a barometric altimeter (and WiFi!) that the FR735XT lacks, and also adds in things like the new Training Load/Recovery features found in the Fenix 5, as well as Bluetooth Smart sensor support. Basically – it could be named the Fenix 5P – for Plastic. So what’s the FR935 all about? Well in a nutshell it’s a cheaper version of the Fenix 5, with a plastic shell as opposed to metal. This watch follows almost a year after the FR735XT was announced last spring, and only 3 months after the Fenix 5 series was announced in January (which just started shipping last week). Today Garmin announced their latest triathlon/multisport…and running-specific focused watch, the Forerunner 935. For the latest information on this watch series click the link for the Forerunner 945 In-Depth Review*** *** Update: The next generation Forerunner 945 has since been released.
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