In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Amazfit T-Rex 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
| GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | Zepp OS |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS 12 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later |
| Activity/Sport | Running, cycling | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 45 mm | 47.1 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 47.1 mm |
| Depth | 11.7 mm | 13.65 mm |
| Weight | 42 g | 66.5 g |
| Body Material | - | Polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Shockproof, water-resistant, salt fog protection, freezeproof, heat-resistant |
| Colours | Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, BioTracker PPG 3.0 biometric sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate | Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle |
| Modes | - | 150+ sports modes |
| 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 | Camera remote control, find phone function, flashlight, alarm, realtime location tracking, weather information, event reminders, PAI Health Assessment System, pomodoro timer, stopwatch timer, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, OxygenBeats algorithm, ExerSense algorithm, SomnusCare, Dual-band navigation |
| Notifications | - | Missed calls, calendar, incoming calls, applications |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS receiver | GPS receiver |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | - | Bluetooth 5.0 BLE |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 215 x 180 pixels | 454 x 454 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.23" | 1.39" |
| Pixel Density | - | 326 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
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| Case Details | - | Ember black | Wild green | Desert khaki | Astro black and gold |
| BAND | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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| Band Type | Strap | Strap |
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| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 140-205 mm |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Grey | Ember black | Wild green | Desert khaki |
| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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| Capacity | - | 500 mAh |
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| Battery Life | - | 24 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days |
Typical usage - up to 24 days Battery safe mode - up to 45 days Heavy usage - up to 10 days Accurate mode (with GPS) - up to 26 hour(s) Balanced mode (with GPS) - up to 50 hour(s) Power saving mode (with GPS) - up to 58 hour(s) Ultra-low temperature (with GPS) - up to 10 hour(s) Ultra-low temperature (without GPS) - up to 9 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Recharge Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging dock |
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| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ | Zepp App |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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