Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
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 Sapphire
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, PacePro pace guidance
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 Sapphire
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
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 Sapphire glass
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Band Type Strap Band
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey Powder grey | Black | Heathered black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
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 Sapphire
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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