ASUS ZenWatch vs. Garmin Forerunner 235

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenWatch 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

ASUS ZenWatch vs. Garmin Forerunner 235 Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 235
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later -
Activity/Sport - Running, cycling
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 11.7 mm
Weight - 42 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm 25 g -
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Silver, rose gold Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 235
Sensors 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Charging terminals, camera remote control 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, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS receiver
CELLULAR ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 235
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 235
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 -
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 235
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 215 x 180 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" 1.23"
Pixel Density 278 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 235
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 235
Case Shape - Round
BAND ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 235
Band Type - Strap
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Grey
STORAGE ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 235
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
RAM ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 235
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 235
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type Snapdragon 400 -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 235
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 1.4 Wh -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 235
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB charging cable, charging cradle, brown leather wrist strap Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software ViewFinder, Voice Command, Alarm Clock, Google Maps Navigation, Google Now Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IP55 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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