Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Garmin Venu

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Garmin Venu. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Garmin Venu Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Venu
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 43.2 mm
Height 45 mm 43.2 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 12.4 mm
Weight 42 g 46.3 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue Black
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Venu
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration
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, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications - SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Venu
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Venu
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 390 x 390 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.2"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Venu
Type - Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Venu
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details - Black | Granite blue
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Venu
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-190 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Venu
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Life - 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Venu
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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