Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (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 6 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS - iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 42 g -
Body Details - Case only: 39.7 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 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
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, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications - Calendar
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (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
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Double Tour band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-155 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Barenia leather
Band Colour Grey Fauve | Noir | Jaune ambre | Anémone
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (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 Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 (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 Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.29 W/kg (head), 0.31 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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