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The Garmin 935 is part of the Fenix 5 range of Garmin's running/outdoor watches, which is their highest end watches. It has huge functionality, lacking only the full color preloaded maps of the [[Garmin Fenix 5X]], but uses cheaper materials than the rest of the Fenix 5 range so it's a little cheaper (and lighter).

The only problem with the 935 (other than price) is its mediocre GPS accuracy, though this can be easily remediated by combining it with the [[Stryd]]. I would recommend the 935 over the Fenix 5 range unless you need the mapping of the 5X or really want the Fenix looks. I'd also recommend checking out the older [[Garmin Fenix 3]] that has most of the functionality of the 935, or the [[Garmin Epix]] that has most of the functionality of the 5X. (Note some images are taken on the Fenix 5X.)

=Which Version?=

The is actually a variant of the Fenix 5 range. It's closest to the Fenix 5, but the 935 has a plastic body, only comes with a glass screen not Sapphire and includes Wi-Fi. It's also a lot cheaper and a lot lighter, but not as stylish. I would recommend getting the cheaper 935, unless you need the full color maps you get with the [[Garmin Fenix 5X| Fenix 5X]]. With the release of the 935/Fenix 5 range the price of the earlier [[Garmin Fenix 3]] has dropped, and you get the vast majority of the functionality of the 935. If you're considering the Fenix 5X for its mapping capability, then check out the much cheaper [[Garmin Epix]].

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You can either sync the 935 using a USB cable to a computer, over Bluetooth to the smart phone app, or over WiFi. You have to use the USB cable for firmware upgrades and obviously, you have to use the cable for charging. My testing showed the 935 recharged from empty in 100 minutes (~260mAh), reaching 50% capacity in 40 minutes. I have a lot of watches, and a lot of charging cables, but the 935/Fenix 5X is one of the nicest I've come across. The simple fact of not having to worry about which way round the connector goes makes a huge difference, and it locks in with a nice positive click. Unfortunately, Garmin decided to put the charging port on the back of the watch, so you can't run while the watch is charging and have it on your wrist normally. You can put the watch and charger in a backpack, as it will keep recording while it's charging, but that approach rather defeats the object of having a watch while you're running. (See [[Charge On The Run]] for more details.)

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File:Garmin 935-2.jpg|The charging cable goes into the back of the watch, preventing it being worn whilst charging, so you can't [[Charge On The Run]].

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