Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Garmin vívomove 3S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Garmin vívomove 3S. 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 vívomove 3S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin vívomove 3S
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 39 mm
Height 45 mm 39 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 10.9 mm
Weight 42 g 24.5 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 -
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin vívomove 3S
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, 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, stress level
Watch Movement - Quartz
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, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp
Notifications - Incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin vívomove 3S
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin vívomove 3S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective OLED - monochrome
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 132 x 64 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin vívomove 3S
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin vívomove 3S
Case Size - 39 mm
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Silver stainless steel
Case Details - Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin vívomove 3S
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 18 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 110-175 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey Granite blue | Light sand | Navy
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin vívomove 3S
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
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Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin vívomove 3S
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 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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