Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Amazfit GTR 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Amazfit GTR 2. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Amazfit GTR 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit GTR 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS 10 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 42 g -
Body Details - Case only: 39 g
Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit GTR 2
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, BioTracker 2 PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, REM phases
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Making a call, store & play music, huami-PAI Health Assessment System
Notifications - SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit GTR 2
Wireless Interface - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit GTR 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 454 x 454 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.39"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Tempered glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit GTR 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit GTR 2
Case Shape Round Round
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit GTR 2
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Grey Obsidian black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit GTR 2
User Memory - 3 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit GTR 2
Capacity - 471 mAh
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Typical usage - up to 14 days
Basic mode - up to 38 days
GPS mode - up to 48 hour(s)
Talk time - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2.5 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit GTR 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging dock
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Amazon Alexa
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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