Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire. 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 6X Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6X 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 51 mm
Height 45 mm 51 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 42 g 66 g
Body Material - Titanium, 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 6X 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 6X Sapphire
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.4"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Carbon grey DLC
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Band Type Strap Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-210 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey Black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6X 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 60 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin fēnix 6X 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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