Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Garmin fēnix 6S. 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. Garmin fēnix 6S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6S
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 42 mm
Height 45 mm 42 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 13.8 mm
Weight 42 g 44 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6S
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis 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, blood oxygen saturation
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 Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music
Notifications - SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6S
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.2"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6S
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Silver
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6S
Band Type Strap Band
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey White | Black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6S
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6S
RAM Size - 64 MB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6S
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6S
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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