Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Coros Pace 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Coros Pace 2. 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. Coros Pace 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Coros Pace 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, cycling Running, cycling, trekking, indoor running, triathlon, pool swimming, open water swimming, strength training, gym cardio, GPS cardio
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 42 g -
Body Details - With silicone band: 35 g
With nylon band: 29 g
Body Material - Fibre reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Coros Pace 2
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
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 -
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Coros Pace 2
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Coros Pace 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.2"
Colour Depth - 6-bit (64 colours)
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Coros Pace 2
Type - Single push-button, digital dial
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Coros Pace 2
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Navy
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Coros Pace 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey Navy
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Coros Pace 2
Battery Life - 20 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Regular usage - up to 20 days
UltraMax GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Full GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Coros Pace 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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