Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular). 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

Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 5
Supported Host Device OS - iOS
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm 34 mm
Height 45 mm 40 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 10.7 mm
Weight 42 g 39.8 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 Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index
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 Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver -
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Type - Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round -
Case Back - All ceramic and sapphire crystal back
Case Details - Stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Single Tour band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 145-180 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Barenia leather
Band Colour Grey Fauve | Bleu indigo | Indigo/craie/orange | Bordeaux/rose extrême/rose azalée
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S4
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 18 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
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Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Orange Sport Band S/M
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ -
SAR Value - 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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