Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | WatchOS 8 |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS 15 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: 42.3 g |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Colours | Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor |
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| 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 | Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support |
| Notifications | - | Calendar, SMS, Email |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS 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 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| 3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 |
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| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 |
| Wireless Interface | - | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 215 x 180 pixels | 352 x 430 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 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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| 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 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Band Type | Strap | Single Tour band |
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| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 140-175 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Swift leather |
| Band Colour | Grey | Gold | Noir |
| STORAGE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S7 |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| 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 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Hermès Orange Sport Band S/M, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP6X |
| SAR Value | - | 0.7 W/kg (head), 1.5 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2476 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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