My 735XT has crossed the 2y mark, I've used it extensively (2-3 per week in the pool, open water swimming in the sea, probably an average of 7-10h per week) and it is time to think about a replacement. As a triathlete, climber, skier I've set my sights on either the 935 or the Titanium F5+. Obviously the later is almost twice as expensive.
So I am wondering whether it is worth to spend that much more money. Reasons would be:
- more modern architecture with more RAM and more CPU power, hence hopefully longer supported and when using certain CIQ datafields my 735XT noticeably slows down
- maps - gimmicky but I might end up liking it
- music - see above
- Garmin Pay - this one might actually be useful
Reasons against would be:
- price, obviously, although if I get 3y usage out of the device the difference per workout isn't that bad but what worries me is potentially losing a very expensive device and the being very, very angry
- Garmin beta tester pay is abysmal (i.e. non existent) and the 935 seems to be a mature device
- GPS issues, especially when swimming in open water
I am leaning towards the titanium version because it is quite a bit lighter (and a lot better looking IMHO). The 5s+ unfortunately is out of the equation because for me the battery won't last a full IM.
What do you guys, as people who have obviously chosen the F5+, think?
