Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $12420 | $16139 | Garmin Forerunner 15 is 130% cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both track calories burned |
| Sleep | Yes | Yes | Both track sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | No | Yes | Garmin Forerunner 235 has built-in heart rate monitor |
| VO2 Max | No | Yes | You can monitor your VO2 max with Garmin Forerunner 235 |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your running/walking distance |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Both track how many steps you take |
| Pace | No | Yes | |
| Speed | No | Yes | |
| Stairs / Floors | No | No | Both don't track climbing stairs or floors |
| Exercise Tagging | No | No | Both don't have exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | No | Yes | Set and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Garmin Forerunner 235 |
| Inactivity Alert | n/a | Yes | Garmin Forerunner 235 helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Both have integrated GPS modules |
| Glonass | No | Yes | |
| Compass | n/a | No | Both don't have a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | No | Yes | Garmin Forerunner 235 has a alarm clock |
| Reminders | No | No | Both don't have reminder |
| Stopwatch | No | Yes | Garmin Forerunner 235 has a stopwatch |
| Music Playback | n/a | No | Both don't have music playback |
| Weather | No | Yes | *Weather forecast |
| Reports | Activity, Sleep | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | No | Yes | If you get a phone notification, Garmin Forerunner 235 make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | No | Yes | Garmin Forerunner 235 can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | No | Yes | Garmin Forerunner 235 allows control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | n/a | No | Both don't have call control |
| Camera Control | n/a | No | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | n/a | Yes | Garmin Forerunner 235 allows you to locate your phone |
Battery |
| Duration | 35 days | 9 days | Garmin Forerunner 15 battery life is about 3.9 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | Yes | Yes | |
| IP Rating | n/a | 5 ATM | |
| Weight | 43 grams | 42 grams | Both are the same weight |
User Interface |
| Display | E-ink Screen | LCD Screen | |
| Display Size | n/a | 1,23 inches | |
| Screen Resolution |
n/a
|
215 x 180 pixels
| |
| Color Display | n/a | Yes | |
| Touch Screen | n/a | Yes | |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | Yes | Both compatible with Android devices |
| iOS | Yes | Yes | Both compatible iOS devices |
| OS X/Mac | No | No | Both don't compatible MAC OS X devices |
| 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 | Yes | Yes | Both have access to online web portal |
| Social Features | n/a | 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 | No | No | Both don't have Wi-Fi connection |
| NFC | No | No | Both don't have NFC connectivity |
| ANT+ | No | Yes | Only Garmin Forerunner 235 has ANT+ wireless technology |
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