GPS Running Watch with Multisport Features and Wrist-based Heart Rate
Measures heart rate at the wrist¹ so you can run freer on race day
Provides advanced dynamics² for running, cycling and swimming7, including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more
Offers VO2 max estimate, lactate threshold³, race predictor and recovery advisor
Connected features4: smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect™, live tracking and more
Customize with free watch faces, apps and more from our Connect IQ™ store
You Do It All, Now Your Watch Can Too
Be a better athlete today than you were yesterday with Forerunner 735XT. This GPS running watch with multisport features is for athletes who want dialed-in data for training and a lighter load on race day. A smaller form factor and comfortable band make 735XT the ideal watch to get you from workout through workday. Connected features4 like automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, our free online fitness community, let you share your stats and triumphs through social media.

Run, Sprint, Swim, Bike, Tri
Your routine is anything but routine. Forerunner 735XT lets you change things up with ease thanks to built-in activity profiles for running (indoor/outdoor), cycling (indoor/outdoor), swimming (pool/open water), cross-country skiing, paddle sports, trail running, hiking and strength training.

For brick workouts and du/triathlon races, the auto multisport feature lets you switch sports with just one button press. 735XT is compatible with advanced workouts for running, cycling — and even pool swimming. Create your own custom workouts and download for free from Garmin Connect. Then review your past efforts on the app or share them with family and friends for added motivation.

At a Glance

Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitors Your Ticker
Forerunner 735XT has built-in Elevate™ heart rate technology to measure heart rate at the wrist¹. That means you can run freer when it’s time to toe the line. No need to wear a chest strap to see your heart rate zone and beats per minute in real time, displayed on a colorful gauge.

Train Your Heart Out
Wrist-based heart rate may suit your needs to a “T” on race day, but when it comes to training and recovery, you might want more dialed-in data. With Forerunner 735XT, you have options. Here are some of the advanced metrics you’ll gain with the addition of a heart rate strap:

Running dynamics² such as ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more
VO2 max estimate, lactate threshold, race predictor and recovery advisor
Underwater heart rate for swimming5
Prove It
With the integration of the Strava Live Suffer Score, you can get street cred for your sweat. Strava Suffer Score analyzes your heart rate during a workout and ranks your total activity effort. With the purchase of a 735XT you get a 60-day free trial to Strava Premium, so you can see your suffer score and use it to push yourself harder than ever. Your suffering has value, so use it.

Raise the Bar for Every Ride and Run
Forerunner 735XT is the first running watch that’s compatible with Strava Live Segments and includes a 2-month trial of Strava Premium. With this membership, your starred Strava running and cycling segments automatically sync with the 735XT for live feedback during your activity. Also get alerts for segment starts and finishes, view leaderboard rankings, and see how your current effort compares to your PR. Make every effort a personal challenge with Strava Live Segments.

Connect and Customize
Smart notifications4, automatic uploads4 to Garmin Connect and live tracking make 735XT the ultimate smartwatch for athletes. Keep your phone tucked away when you’re on a long ride or run, and get all your notifications at the wrist so you can decide to respond or keep moving. Also, with Garmin Connect™ Mobile’s ability to share your runs and workouts, cheerleading doesn’t just take place at the sidelines anymore. Your friends and family can view and comment, no matter how far away they are. You can even customize your device with free watch faces, apps and data fields from Connect IQ to really make 735XT your watch.

LiveTrack
LiveTrack lets family and friends track your location in real-time while you’re riding, and now it’s even easier to use. When you enable auto-start, you can spend more time focusing on the ride and less on the technology. LiveTrack will automatically detect when you start riding, which means there’s no need to even reach for your phone anymore. Auto-start is also compatible with the new Strava Beacon, which lets Strava Premium subscribers take advantage of the same great feature. It’s never been easier for you and your loved ones to have peace of mind while you ride.

Save Your Sweat Equity
Get more from your miles at Garmin Connect, our free online community where you can save, plan and share activities. Beat yesterday by nailing a new PR — we’ll keep track so you can view your victories all in one spot. Get digital insights6 tailored to your stats and habits, like cues to move and healthy tips. Connect with other users to challenge and compete. Available on your compatible mobile device.

A Few More Extras
Just like you, Forerunner 735XT goes hard, all day long. This watch becomes your partner in recovery with all-day activity tracking¹ that monitors steps, calories and sleep. It’s also compatible with our line of Varia™ cycling awareness devices, including rearview radar, smart bike lights and Varia Vision™ in-sight display.

Wear Your Personality on Your Sleeve
Download the free Garmin Face It™ watch face app to customize your device with any photo from your smartphone. Just download the app, choose an image from your photo library, adjust the style for time and set it as your watch’s face. Whether it’s a scenic view from your last hike or a picture of your new puppy, with Garmin you can add personality to your watch that’s uniquely you.

Physical & Performance
Physical dimensions 1.75″ x 1.75″ x 0.47″ (44.5 x 44.5 x 11.9 mm)
Display size 1.23″ (31.1 mm) diameter
Display resolution 215 x 180 pixels
Color display
Weight
1.4 oz (40.2 g)

Battery Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life Up to 24 hours in UltraTrac mode without optical HR; up to 14 hours in activity mode with GPS and optical HR; up to 11 days in watch mode, including activity tracking, smart notifications and optical HR tracking
Water rating 5 ATM
GPS-enabled yes
GLONASS yes
High-sensitivity receiver yes
Smart notifications (displays email, text and other alerts when paired with your compatible phone) yes
Vibration alert yes
Music control yes
Find my phone yes
VIRB® control yes
Watch functions Includes date and alarm
Maps & Memory
History 80 hours of activity data
Running Features
V02 max estimate yes
Recovery advisor yes
Race predictor yes
Running dynamics yes
Accelerometer (calculates distance for indoor workouts, without need for a foot pod) yes
Personal records yes
Cycling Features
Compatible with Vector™ yes
Bike speed/cadence sensor Yes (optional)
Performance Features
Heart rate monitor yes_(wrist_based)
Foot pod Yes (optional)
Virtual Partner® (train against a digital person) yes
Virtual Racer™/Race an Activity (compete against other activities) yes
Courses yes
Auto Pause® (pauses and resumes timer based on speed) yes
Auto Lap® (automatically starts a new lap) yes
Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during an activity) yes
Multi-sport yes
Auto multisport (switch sport modes with 1 button press) yes
Advanced workouts (create custom workouts) yes
Pace alert (triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace) yes
Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal) yes
Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals) yes
Heart rate-based calorie computation yes
Calculates calories burned yes
Training Effect (measures impact of an activity on your aerobic fitness) yes
Customizable screen(s) yes
Power meter compatible (displays power data from compatible 3rd party ANT+™-enabled power meters) yes
Shock Resistant yes
Swimming Features
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count/rate, calories) yes
Stroke type identification (e.g. freestyle) yes
Open water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, calories) yes
Swim workouts yes
Activity Tracking Features
Step counter yes
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) yes
Move bar (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it) yes
Sleep monitoring (monitors total sleep and periods of movement or restful sleep) yes
Garmin Connect™
Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data) yes
Automatic sync (automatically transfers data to Garmin Connect) yes
Additional
Additional
Physiological measurements: Yes
Interface: USB
Run/walk feature: Yes
Projected finish time: Yes
Race an activity: Yes
Custom alerts: Yes
Customizable lap screen
Connect IQ™ app support: Yes (watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)
GPS/GLONASS: Yes
Wireless Connectivity: Yes
ANT+™: Yes
UltraTrac: Yes