Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $16139 | $21902 | Garmin Forerunner 235 is 140% 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 | Yes | Yes | Both have heart rate tracking |
| VO2 Max | Yes | Yes | Both track VO2 Max level |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your running/walking distance |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Both track how many steps you take |
| Pace | Yes | Yes | |
| Speed | Yes | Yes | |
| Stairs / Floors | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music counts your climbing stairs or floors |
| Stress | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music provides all-day stress level tracking |
| Exercise Tagging | No | Yes | Only Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes | Both can help with your goals setting |
| Inactivity Alert | Yes | Yes | Both have move reminders |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Both have integrated GPS modules |
| Glonass | Yes | Yes | |
| Compass | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music has a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | No | Yes | Only Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music offers phone-free music |
| Weather | Yes | Yes | *Weather forecast |
| Temperature | No | Yes | |
| 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 | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music allows you control phone calls |
| Camera Control | No | No | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | Yes | Yes | Both can help find your smartphone |
Battery |
| Duration | 9 days | 7 days | Garmin Forerunner 235 battery life is about 1.3 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | Yes | Yes | |
| IP Rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM | |
| Weight | 42 grams | 39 grams | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music is 3.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | LCD Screen | |
| Display Size | 1,23 inches | 1.2 inches | |
| Screen Resolution |
215 x 180 pixels
|
240 x 240 pixels
| |
| Color Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes | |
| Gorilla glass | No | Yes | *Specialized toughened glass: thin, light and damage-resistant |
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 | Yes | Yes | Both have social features |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Both have Bluetooth data transfer technology |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes | Select Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity |
| NFC | No | No | Both don't have NFC connectivity |
| ANT+ | Yes | Yes | Both provide ANT+ wireless technology |
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