Garmin Forerunner 235 €120 in Argos

brophs · 21-03-2020 10:26am #1

Saw this on HUKD and as it’s still in stock in some stores, it might be of some use to someone. Not the newest watch, but really good value at that price.

https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1159534/Trail/searchtext%3EGarmin+Forerunner.htm

deconduo · 21-03-2020 1:17pm

Yeah that's a fantastic price for a solid running watch.

Damo 2k9 · 21-03-2020 1:30pm

Brilliant price for that. Have had the 235 for 2+ years and not a single problem with it.

Roberto_gas · 22-03-2020 8:48am

How is heart rate accuracy and battery life ? Its 4 year old model and have heard negative things ! Thank u

rambunctious1 · 22-03-2020 9:05am

Roberto_gas wrote: »

How is heart rate accuracy and battery life ? Its 4 year old model and have heard negative things ! Thank u

Got rid of a Fitbit Versa and got this instead about a year ago. Battery life is great. Even though it's waterproof I charge it each day while in the shower and that's it. If only wearing for workouts/runs etc... you should still get a couple of weeks between charges. Haven't done any serious research but heart rate and sleep seemed comparable to the Fitbit. I've read about heart rate inaccuracies on these but never experienced it and a separate chest strap monitor, will always give better results than any of these built in wrist monitors. Solid watch, fast GPS and a bargain at that price.

Rowley Birkin QC · 22-03-2020 2:14pm

Nice, thanks OP.

I've reserved one while I research. Is there anything else in the same ballpark that's comparable?

I have a cheapo tracker and have been meaning to get something like this. Use an android phone, presume that doesn't complicate things?

iggy · 22-03-2020 2:31pm

Cheers.
Ordered one to replace my Huawei W1 which has packed in.
Out of stock in liffey Valley but available from Wed /Fri

ted1 · 22-03-2020 2:42pm

I’ve reserved one but might leave it. I currently have a charge 2, it has a good battery life and can record cycles aswell as runs. The garmin does not seem to be able to do cycles

Roberto_gas · 22-03-2020 3:30pm

rambunctious1 wrote: »

Got rid of a Fitbit Versa and got this instead about a year ago. Battery life is great. Even though it's waterproof I charge it each day while in the shower and that's it. If only wearing for workouts/runs etc... you should still get a couple of weeks between charges. Haven't done any serious research but heart rate and sleep seemed comparable to the Fitbit. I've read about heart rate inaccuracies on these but never experienced it and a separate chest strap monitor, will always give better results than any of these built in wrist monitors. Solid watch, fast GPS and a bargain at that price.

Thanks I was thinking about versa as fitbit has a big community! Why do you charge it daily if i may ask !

opus · 22-03-2020 5:30pm

Rowley Birkin QC wrote: »

Nice, thanks OP.

I've reserved one while I research. Is there anything else in the same ballpark that's comparable?

I have a cheapo tracker and have been meaning to get something like this. Use an android phone, presume that doesn't complicate things?

It's one of the older Garmin models but pretty well regarded, detailed review here.

No problem using an Android phone, you just need to install their Garmin Connect app, works very well.

fitzer1982 · 22-03-2020 7:29pm

Thanks OP, grabbed one in Drogheda early this morning. I remember this being close to 300 euro in price a couple of years ago.

ULMarc · 22-03-2020 7:54pm

Roberto_gas wrote: »

How is heart rate accuracy and battery life ? Its 4 year old model and have heard negative things ! Thank u

I've had its sibling, the 230, which doesn't have the HRM for 5 years. The battery is still grand. I can't speak for HR accuracy of course. I use a chest strap with mine.

Though the watch is useless for both pool and open water swimming. If you had interest in swimming the cheapest option from Garmin would be the 735xt. Otherwise the 235 is still a fantastic choice.

Rowley Birkin QC · 23-03-2020 5:03pm

Weird, I reserved one, got the email and went to check it there for when I could collect but it doesn't have a reservation number?

Anyone have a spare reservation they didn't use?

Reg'stoy · 23-03-2020 6:17pm

Heads up for people whose local argos mightn't have one in stock, got a similar watch using Harvey Norman's price match promise. Don't let them fudge you off saying that it has to be in stock in a local argos, any one will do.

As far as I know, curry's, Powercity and DID do similar price match promises.

Rossie11 · 24-03-2020 10:05am

Back up to 180euro again
damn it..

sheldon16 · 24-03-2020 10:32am

Hi, have a code and just on the way to collect. Will they honour the €120?

Roberto_gas · 24-03-2020 10:46am

sheldon16 wrote: »

Hi, have a code and just on the way to collect. Will they honour the €120?

Yes they should show them the mail with price

brennarr · 24-03-2020 12:14pm

iggy wrote: »

Cheers.
Ordered one to replace my Huawei W1 which has packed in.
Out of stock in liffey Valley but available from Wed /Fri

I reserved for Liffey Valley too but didn't get a reservation number - might not now be able to get it for €120 now :mad:

Soarer · 24-03-2020 12:22pm

If you didn't get a reservation number, you didn't have a reservation.

brennarr · 24-03-2020 12:26pm

Soarer wrote: »

If you didn't get a reservation number, you didn't have a reservation.

Yeah, I got the reservation email less the code as it had to be delivered to the store.

I have a reservation code for another store for the €120 but I won't be able to make it today - I doubt they will honor the price on that email?

Soarer · 24-03-2020 12:36pm

brennarr wrote: »

Yeah, I got the reservation email less the code as it had to be delivered to the store.

I have a reservation code for another store for the €120 but I won't be able to make it today - I doubt they will honor the price on that email?

I'd say ring them and ask.

The delivered to store part is irrelevant. You'd still have gotten a code if it was a valid reservation. Literally in the last 5 minutes, I've gotten the text to say mine has been delivered to the store, and I have a reservation code.

iggy · 24-03-2020 12:46pm

brennarr wrote: »

I reserved for Liffey Valley too but didn't get a reservation number - might not now be able to get it for €120 now :mad:

Same here.
Was supposed to be in stock from tomorrow.
Anyone recommend something similar for roughly same price?

Roberto_gas · 24-03-2020 12:56pm

iggy wrote: »

Same here.
Was supposed to be in stock from tomorrow.
Anyone recommend something similar for roughly same price?

go for fitbit versa or versa 2 with a bit higher price.....very good fitness trackers

Casey78 · 24-03-2020 12:59pm

Roberto_gas wrote: »

go for fitbit versa or versa 2 with a bit higher price.....very good fitness trackers

Big difference between a running watch and a fitness tracker.

Limpy · 24-03-2020 1:02pm

HR is poor on the 230 and 235. I have both.

Roberto_gas · 24-03-2020 1:33pm

Casey78 wrote: »

Big difference between a running watch and a fitness tracker.

Agree....Versa does most of the stuff 235 does barring having its own GPS. So if you cannot carry your phone on a run then dont go with a Versa

ted1 · 24-03-2020 1:39pm

Casey78 wrote: »

Big difference between a running watch and a fitness tracker.

Care to expand on that.

I’ve decided to keep my Fitbit as it offers more functionality. I’ve a charge 2 so it uses the GPS of the phone. And connects to Strava.

Paranoid Mandroid · 24-03-2020 1:45pm

ted1 wrote: »

Care to expand on that.

I’ve decided to keep my Fitbit as it offers more functionality. I’ve a charge 2 so it uses the GPS of the phone. And connects to Strava.

Having a watch with its own GPS is much better than carrying a phone around on a run. If you don't mind then charge 2 or whatever all the way.

ec18 · 24-03-2020 1:50pm

Offer has expired

brennarr · 24-03-2020 3:13pm

Soarer wrote: »

I'd say ring them and ask.

The delivered to store part is irrelevant. You'd still have gotten a code if it was a valid reservation. Literally in the last 5 minutes, I've gotten the text to say mine has been delivered to the store, and I have a reservation code.

They honoured the €120. They rang the other store with my reservation number to confirm the price and if it hadn't been bought already so all good.

pissed · 24-03-2020 4:22pm

Just picked mine up in Blanchardstown. No issues with them honoring the reduced price once I showed the email.

Garmin Forerunner 235 €120 in Argos

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