Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Garmin fēnix 7S. 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 7S |
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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 band: 63 g Case only: 47 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 7S |
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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, 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 7S |
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| Wireless Interface | - | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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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 | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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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 7S |
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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 | Graphite | Whitestone |
| STORAGE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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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 11 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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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 | - |
| SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 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 | - |
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