Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $20054 | $16139 | Garmin Forerunner 235 is 120% cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both show estimated calories burned |
| Sleep | Yes | Yes | Both track sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | Yes | Both measure heart rate |
| VO2 Max | No | Yes | Garmin Forerunner 235 tracks the maximum consumption of oxygen per minute |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your stride length |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Both track and count your steps |
| Pace | No | Yes | |
| Speed | No | Yes | |
| Stairs / Floors | Yes | No | Fitbit Ionic has built-in altimeter for elevation feature |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | No | Only Fitbit Ionic provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | Yes | No | Fitbit Ionic 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 | Fitbit Ionic has onboard GPS navigation |
| Compass | No | No | Both don't have a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | No | Fitbit Ionic has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | No | Yes | Garmin Forerunner 235 has a stopwatch |
| Music Playback | Yes | No | Only Fitbit Ionic offers phone-free music |
| Weather | No | Yes | *Weather forecast |
| Reports | Activity, Sleep | 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 | Fitbit Ionic allows you control phone calls |
| Camera Control | No | No | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | No | Yes | Garmin Forerunner 235 allows you to locate your phone |
Battery |
| Duration | 5 days | 9 days | Garmin Forerunner 235 battery life is about 1.8 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | Yes | |
| IP Rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM | |
| Weight | n/a | 42 grams | |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | LCD Screen | |
| Display Size | 1,42 inches | 1,23 inches | |
| Screen Resolution |
348 x 250 pixels
|
215 x 180 pixels
| |
| Color Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes | |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | Yes | Both compatible with Android devices |
| iOS | Yes | Yes | Both compatible iOS devices |
| OS X/Mac | Yes | No | Fitbit Ionic compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs |
| Windows Phone | Yes | No | Fitbit Ionic compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | Yes | No | Fitbit Ionic allows you to locate your phone |
| Web Portal | No | Yes | Garmin Forerunner 235 allows you upload and view data on the online portal |
| Social Features | No | Yes | You can integrate Garmin Forerunner 235 with social networks and share information |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Both have Bluetooth data transfer technology |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No | Select Fitbit Ionic if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity |
| NFC | Yes | No | Only Fitbit Ionic has NFC (Near Field Communication) |
| ANT+ | No | Yes | Only Garmin Forerunner 235 has ANT+ wireless technology |
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