– Adds stress score (introduced on FR630, now on Fenix3, but not FR920XT) – Adds phone-based audio prompts (introduced on FR230/235/630) – Adds Strava Suffer Score (new on FR735XT) – Adds ‘Intensity Minutes’ metrics (seen on other Garmin activity trackers) – Adds in FTP determination while cycling (on Edge series, but not FR920XT) – Adds in Lactate Threshold metrics while running (on Fenix3, but not FR920XT) – Adds in support for structured swimming workouts (via Garmin Connect) – Adds in Shimano Di2 electronic gear shifting – Adds in Garmin Varia Radar & Varia lights support – Adds in Varia Vision support (first Garmin wearable to support the heads-up display) First, let’s briefly cover in bulleted form what’s different or unique about the FR735XT compared to other Garmin multisport units. But I’ll cover the key things in the shortest possible section. Obviously, I can’t fit everything into this section. The Quick Review Version:Īs I do every once in a rare while, I’m going to offer a bit of an executive summary of my review here. You can support the blog using the links at the end of the review. As is usually the case, once I’m done with the unit here shortly I’ll ship the loaner back to Garmin.

I’ve mostly been using the one I picked up myself, while I’ve also done a number of head to head tests to see if there are any differences (such as in battery life and other accuracy areas). One that Garmin sent out to trial, and another that I picked up as a normal consumer. Thus, I’m pretty familiar with what works well and which parts are still a bit wonky. Not only has it done typical swim/bike/run workouts, but I’ve also used it in two different triathlon races. I’ve now been using the unit for about a month in my day to day training and racing. All while also adding in optical heart rate sensor and other new software features. This watch aims to take the software of the larger FR920XT triathlon watch and compress it down into a smaller package.

It’s been almost exactly a month since Garmin announced their latest triathlon watch, the Forerunner 735XT.

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