Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS). 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. Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 5
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 26.7 g
Body Material - Anodised aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
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 Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS)
Wireless Interface - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective OLED - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 272 x 340 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS)
Type - Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS)
Case Size - 38 mm
Case Shape Round -
Case Back - Composite back
Case Details - Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS)
Band Type Strap Nike sport band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Grey Anthracite/black | Black/pure platinum
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 8 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S3
Features - W2 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS)
Technology - Lithium Ion
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 Nike+ Series 3 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Siri, Nike+ Run Club
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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