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.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | - | Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | OLED - monochrome |
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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 |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Case Size | - | 39 mm |
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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 |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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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 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
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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 | - |
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 |