Fitbit Ionic vs Garmin Forerunner 235

Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 235

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price$20054$16139Garmin Forerunner 235 is 120% cheaper
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes YesBoth track daily activity
Calories Yes YesBoth show estimated calories burned
Sleep Yes YesBoth track sleep pattern
Heart Rate / Pulse Yes YesBoth measure heart rate
VO2 Max No YesGarmin Forerunner 235 tracks the maximum consumption of oxygen per minute
Distance Yes YesBoth track your stride length
Steps Yes YesBoth track and count your steps
Pace No Yes
Speed No Yes
Stairs / Floors Yes NoFitbit Ionic has built-in altimeter for elevation feature
Exercise Tagging Yes NoOnly Fitbit Ionic provides exercise tagging
Smart Coach Yes NoFitbit Ionic provides real time fitness coaching
Goal Setting Yes YesBoth can help with your goals setting
Inactivity Alert No YesGarmin Forerunner 235 helps you stay active with inactivity alert

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Glonass No Yes
Navigation Yes NoFitbit Ionic has onboard GPS navigation
Compass No NoBoth don't have a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders Yes NoFitbit Ionic has a reminder option
Stopwatch No YesGarmin Forerunner 235 has a stopwatch
Music Playback Yes NoOnly Fitbit Ionic offers phone-free music
Weather No Yes*Weather forecast
ReportsActivity, SleepActivity, Sleep

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications Yes YesBoth show smartphone notifications
Caller ID Yes YesBoth show caller ID notification
Music Control Yes YesBoth allow control smartphone music player
Call Control Yes NoFitbit Ionic allows you control phone calls
Camera Control No NoBoth don't have camera control
Find Phone No YesGarmin Forerunner 235 allows you to locate your phone

Battery

Duration5 days9 daysGarmin Forerunner 235 battery life is about 1.8 times longer
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof No Yes
IP Rating5 ATM5 ATM
Weightn/a42 grams

User Interface

DisplayLCD ScreenLCD Screen
Display Size1,42 inches1,23 inches
Screen Resolution 348 x 250 pixels 215 x 180 pixels
Color Display Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes

Compatibility

Android Yes YesBoth compatible with Android devices
iOS Yes YesBoth compatible iOS devices
OS X/Mac Yes NoFitbit Ionic compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs
Windows Phone Yes NoFitbit Ionic compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices
Windows Yes NoFitbit Ionic allows you to locate your phone
Web Portal No YesGarmin Forerunner 235 allows you upload and view data on the online portal
Social Features No YesYou can integrate Garmin Forerunner 235 with social networks and share information

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes YesBoth have Bluetooth data transfer technology
Wi-Fi Yes NoSelect Fitbit Ionic if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
NFC Yes NoOnly Fitbit Ionic has NFC (Near Field Communication)
ANT+ No YesOnly Garmin Forerunner 235 has ANT+ wireless technology
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