Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Garmin Instinct 2S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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 Instinct 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Instinct 2S
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 40 mm
Height 45 mm 40 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 42 g 42 g
Body Material - 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 Instinct 2S
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications - Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Instinct 2S
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Instinct 2S
Type - Push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Instinct 2S
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Deep orchid
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Instinct 2S
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 112-180 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey -
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Instinct 2S
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Instinct 2S
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Instinct 2S
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
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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