Detailed comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Garmin Forerunner 235. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Forerunner 235 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android, Windows Phone | - |
Activity/Sport | - | Running, cycling |
Wearing Style | Wrist | Watch style |
Width | 34 mm | 45 mm |
Height | - | 45 mm |
Lenght | 160 mm - 200 mm | - |
Depth | - | 11.7 mm |
Weight | - | 42 g |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black | Blue | Tangerine | Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Forerunner 235 |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling | 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 | - |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Forerunner 235 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | - |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
DISPLAY | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Forerunner 235 |
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Type | LCD - monochrome | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 215 x 180 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.23" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Forerunner 235 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | - |
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CASE | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Forerunner 235 |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
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BAND | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Forerunner 235 |
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Band Type | - | Strap |
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Band Size | XL | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 198-226 mm | - |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
Band Colour | - | Grey |
BATTERY | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Forerunner 235 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
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Battery Life | 168 hours | - |
Battery Life Details | - | GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Forerunner 235 |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Clock, Silent alarm, Track Log, Caller Name ID | Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ |
Compliant Standards | Directive 1999/5/EC, FCC Part 15, R&TTE, Nordic Ecolabel, EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |