In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS 4 |
Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS 11 or later |
Activity/Sport | Running, cycling | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 45 mm | 33.3 mm |
Height | 45 mm | 38.6 mm |
Depth | 11.7 mm | 11.4 mm |
Weight | 42 g | 42.4 g |
Body Material | - | Stainless steel |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Colours | Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken |
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 | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling |
Notifications | - | Calendar, SMS, Email |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS receiver | - |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
CELLULAR | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
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SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
Messaging Services | - | SMS |
Supported Mobile Messaging Services | - | SMS |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Wireless Interface | - | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 215 x 180 pixels | 272 x 340 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.23" | - |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Sapphire glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Case Size | - | 38 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | - |
Case Back | - | Ceramic back |
Case Details | - | Stainless steel |
Crown Type | - | Digital |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Band Type | Strap | Double Tour band |
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Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 140-160 mm |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Barenia leather |
Band Colour | Grey | Fauve | Indigo | Marine |
STORAGE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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CPU | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S3 |
Features | - | W2 Apple wireless chip |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | - | 18 hours |
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 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Orange Sport Band S/M |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ | Siri |
SAR Value | - | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |