Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Garmin fēnix 6S Solar. 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 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Running, cycling | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 45 mm | 42 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 42 mm |
| Depth | 11.7 mm | 14.2 mm |
| Weight | 42 g | 60 g |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Colours | Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| 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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format |
| Notifications | - | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | - | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 215 x 180 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.23" | 1.2" |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Power Glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Type | - | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | - | Silver |
| BAND | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 108-182 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Grey | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 64 MB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Battery Life | - | 59 day(s) |
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| Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ | Garmin Pay |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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