Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire 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 | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 45 mm | - |
Height | 45 mm | - |
Depth | 11.7 mm | - |
Weight | 42 g | - |
Body Details | - | With silicone band: 73 g Case only: 50 g |
Body Material | - | Titanium, 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 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature |
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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
Notifications | - | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Wireless Interface | - | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire 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 | 260 x 260 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.23" | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Power Sapphire |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Case Size | - | 47 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | - | Titanium |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | - | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Band Type | Strap | Vented bracelet |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 132-215 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Butterfly |
Band Material | Silicone | Titanium |
Band Colour | Grey | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Black | Whitestone | Chestnut |
STORAGE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 18 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 22 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 173 days GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 73 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 48 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 289 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 74 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Silicon wristband, charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ | - |
SAR Value | - | 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |