Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Fitbit Ionic. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Fitbit Ionic |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS, Android, Windows Phone |
| Activity/Sport | Running, cycling | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 45 mm | 38.6 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 12.4 mm |
| Lenght | - | 256.5 mm |
| Depth | 11.7 mm | 12.4 mm |
| Weight | 42 g | 50 g |
| Body Material | - | Aerospace-grade aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Colours | Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue | Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey |
| Clock Display | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Fitbit Ionic |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time |
| 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 | PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack |
| Notifications | - | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS receiver | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Fitbit Ionic |
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| Wireless Interface | - | Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Fitbit Ionic |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | LCD - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 215 x 180 pixels | - |
| Screen Size | 1.23" | - |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Fitbit Ionic |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Fitbit Ionic |
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| Case Shape | Round | - |
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| Case Details | - | Silver grey aluminium |
| BAND | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Fitbit Ionic |
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| Band Type | Strap | Sport band |
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| Clasp Type | Buckle | - |
| Band Material | Silicone | - |
| Band Colour | Grey | Ink blue/ice grey |
| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Fitbit Ionic |
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| Battery Life | - | 4 day(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fitbit Ionic |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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