Apple Watch Original vs. Garmin Forerunner 235

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Original and Garmin Forerunner 235. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Original vs. Garmin Forerunner 235 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Original Garmin Forerunner 235
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later -
Activity/Sport - Running, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 45 mm
Height 38.6 mm 45 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 40 g 42 g
Body Material Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics -
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Colours - Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Original Garmin Forerunner 235
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Find phone function, VO2 max, idle alert, HR zones, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap, music playback control, voice instructions
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Original Garmin Forerunner 235
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 -
DISPLAY Apple Watch Original Garmin Forerunner 235
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 215 x 180 pixels
Screen Size - 1.23"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Original Garmin Forerunner 235
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Original Garmin Forerunner 235
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel -
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Original Garmin Forerunner 235
Band Type Classic buckle Strap
Band Size S -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-195 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Calf leather Silicone
Band Colour Saddle brown | Red | Blue jay | Marigold | Pearl | Space black | Midnight blue | Soft pink | White | Black | Brown Grey
CPU Apple Watch Original Garmin Forerunner 235
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Original Garmin Forerunner 235
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Original Garmin Forerunner 235
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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