Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | | $16139 | |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both show estimated calories burned |
| Sleep | No | Yes | Garmin Forerunner 235 monitors your sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | Yes | Both have heart rate tracking |
| VO2 Max | No | Yes | You can monitor your VO2 max with Garmin Forerunner 235 |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your stride length |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Both track and count your steps |
| Pace | Yes | Yes | |
| Speed | No | Yes | |
| Stairs / Floors | Yes | No | Apple Watch Series 2 has built-in altimeter for elevation feature |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | No | Only Apple Watch Series 2 provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | Yes | No | Apple Watch Series 2 provides real time fitness coaching |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes | Both can help with your goals setting |
| Inactivity Alert | No | Yes | Garmin Forerunner 235 helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Both have integrated GPS modules |
| Glonass | No | Yes | |
| Navigation | Yes | No | Apple Watch Series 2 has onboard GPS navigation |
| Compass | Yes | No | Apple Watch Series 2 has a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | No | Apple Watch Series 2 has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | Yes | No | Only Apple Watch Series 2 offers phone-free music |
| Weather | Yes | Yes | *Weather forecast |
| Voice commands | Yes | No | |
| Reports | Activity | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | Yes | Both show smartphone notifications |
| Caller ID | Yes | Yes | Both show caller ID notification |
| Music Control | Yes | Yes | Both allow control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | Yes | No | Apple Watch Series 2 allows you control phone calls |
| Camera Control | Yes | No | Apple Watch Series 2 has a smartphone's remote control function |
| Find Phone | Yes | Yes | Both can help find your smartphone |
Battery |
| Duration | 1 days | 9 days | Garmin Forerunner 235 battery life is about 9.0 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | Yes | Yes | |
| IP Rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM | |
| Weight | 52 grams | 42 grams | Garmin Forerunner 235 is 10.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | OLED Screen | LCD Screen | |
| Display Size | 1.53 inches | 1,23 inches | |
| Screen Resolution |
312 x 390 pixels
|
215 x 180 pixels
| |
| Color Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes | |
| Sapphire glass | Yes | No | *Scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass |
Compatibility |
| Android | No | Yes | Garmin Forerunner 235 is compatibles with Android phones and tablets |
| iOS | Yes | Yes | Both compatible iOS devices |
| OS X/Mac | Yes | No | Apple Watch Series 2 compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs |
| Windows Phone | No | No | Both don't compatible with Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | No | No | Both don't have a find phone feature |
| Web Portal | No | Yes | Garmin Forerunner 235 allows you upload and view data on the online portal |
| Social Features | Yes | Yes | Both have social features |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Both have Bluetooth data transfer technology |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No | Select Apple Watch Series 2 if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity |
| NFC | Yes | No | Only Apple Watch Series 2 has NFC (Near Field Communication) |
| ANT+ | No | Yes | Only Garmin Forerunner 235 has ANT+ wireless technology |
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