Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Garmin vívoactive 3. 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 ComparisonGarmin Forerunner 235 vs. Garmin vívoactive 3 Comparison ChartGENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin vívoactive 3 Product Type Sport watch Smart watch Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android Activity/Sport Running, cycling Multisport Wearing Style Watch style Watch style Width 45 mm 43.4 mm Height 45 mm 43.4 mm Depth 11.7 mm 11.7 mm Weight 42 g 43 g Protection Water-resistant Waterproof Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue - Clock Display Yes Yes FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin vívoactive 3 Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max 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, pace, 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, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email Vibrating Alert Yes Yes Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver - Payment Technology - Garmin Pay CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin vívoactive 3 Wireless Interface - Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin vívoactive 3 Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 240 x 240 pixels Screen Size 1.23" 1.2" Aspect Ratio - Full circle Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin vívoactive 3 Type - Touch sensitive screen CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin vívoactive 3 Case Shape Round Round Bezel - Stainless steel Case Back - Glass fibre reinforced polymer Case Details - Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin vívoactive 3 Band Type Strap Band Band Width - 20 mm Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-204 mm Changeable - Yes Clasp Type Buckle Buckle Band Material Silicone Silicone Band Colour Grey Black | White BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin vívoactive 3 Technology - Lithium Ion Battery Life - 8 day(s) Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days Rechargeable Battery Yes - MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin vívoactive 3 Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty |
