Fitbit Versa vs Garmin Forerunner 235

Fitbit Versa Garmin Forerunner 235

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price$15995$16139Both have the same price
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes YesBoth track daily activity
Calories Yes YesBoth track calories burned
Sleep Yes YesBoth track sleep pattern
Heart Rate / Pulse Yes YesBoth have built in heart rate sensor
Oxygen saturation Yes NoFitbit Versa shows blood oxygen saturation levels
VO2 Max No YesGarmin Forerunner 235 shows the maximum volume of oxygen you can consume per minute
Distance Yes YesBoth track your running/walking distance
Steps Yes YesBoth track how many steps you take
Pace No Yes
Speed No Yes
Stairs / Floors No NoBoth don't track climbing stairs or floors
Exercise Tagging Yes NoOnly Fitbit Versa provides exercise tagging
Smart Coach Yes NoFitbit Versa 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 No YesGarmin Forerunner 235 has GPS support
Glonass No Yes
Compass No NoBoth don't have a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders Yes NoFitbit Versa has a reminder option
Stopwatch Yes YesBoth have stopwatch
Music Playback Yes NoOnly Fitbit Versa offers phone-free music
Weather Yes 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 No NoBoth don't have call control
Camera Control No NoBoth don't have camera control
Find Phone No YesGarmin Forerunner 235 allows you to locate your phone

Battery

Duration4 days9 daysGarmin Forerunner 235 battery life is about 2.3 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 Size1.34 inches1,23 inches
Screen Resolution 300 x 300 pixels 215 x 180 pixels
Color Display Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Gorilla glass Yes No*Specialized toughened glass: thin, light and damage-resistant

Compatibility

Android Yes YesBoth compatible with Android devices
iOS Yes YesBoth compatible iOS devices
OS X/Mac Yes NoFitbit Versa compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs
Windows Phone Yes NoFitbit Versa compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices
Windows Yes NoFitbit Versa allows you to locate your phone
Web Portal Yes YesBoth have access to online web portal
Social Features Yes YesBoth have social features

Connectivity

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