
Photo: Oliver Baker
Garmin’s new Forerunner 935 will make all XT-model devotees just a little jealous.
Think of the 935 as a Fenix 5 in plastic clothing. What does that mean? It’s super light (49 grams vs. the Fenix’s 84), and has all the Fenix features the 935’s predecessor, the 735XT, doesn’t, including Wi-Fi, a barometric altimeter and a 64-color display (vs. 16 colors in the 735XT). But what really got us going is the dynamic training load feature.
The watch analyzes previous exercise and fitness levels to tell you how you’re responding to training, and whether you’re going too easy or too hard, to help you train more efficiently. The neon yellow watch face and strap pictured comes as part of a tri bundle that also includes tri and swim-specific heart rate monitors (wrist-based monitoring doesn’t work in the water), a quick release kit, and an additional black strap for $650. Just want the watch? Get it in black for $500.
Garmin Forerunner 935
$500–$650, Garmin.com