Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $16139 | $19995 | Garmin Forerunner 235 is 120% 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 measure heart rate |
| VO2 Max | Yes | No | 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 | Yes | No | |
| Speed | Yes | No | |
| Stairs / Floors | No | Yes | Microsoft Band 2 counts your climbing stairs or floors |
| Exercise Tagging | No | Yes | Only Microsoft Band 2 provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | Yes | Microsoft Band 2 provides real time fitness coaching |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes | Both can help with your goals setting |
| Inactivity Alert | Yes | n/a | Garmin Forerunner 235 helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Both have integrated GPS modules |
| Glonass | Yes | No | |
| Compass | No | n/a | Both don't have a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | No | Yes | Microsoft Band 2 has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | No | n/a | Both don't have music playback |
| Weather | Yes | No | *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 | No | n/a | Both don't have call control |
| Camera Control | No | n/a | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | Yes | n/a | Garmin Forerunner 235 allows you to locate your phone |
Battery |
| Duration | 9 days | 2 days | Garmin Forerunner 235 battery life is about 4.5 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | Yes | No | |
| IP Rating | 5 ATM | n/a | |
| Weight | 42 grams | n/a | |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | OLED Screen | |
| Display Size | 1,23 inches | n/a | |
| Screen Resolution |
215 x 180 pixels
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n/a
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| Color Display | Yes | n/a | |
| Touch Screen | Yes | n/a | |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | Yes | Both compatible with Android devices |
| iOS | Yes | Yes | Both compatible iOS devices |
| OS X/Mac | No | Yes | Microsoft Band 2 compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs |
| Windows Phone | No | Yes | Microsoft Band 2 compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | No | Yes | Microsoft Band 2 allows you to locate your phone |
| Web Portal | Yes | Yes | Both have access to online web portal |
| Social Features | Yes | n/a | 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+ | Yes | No | Only Garmin Forerunner 235 has ANT+ wireless technology |
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