Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS). 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 5
Supported Host Device OS - iOS
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm 34 mm
Height 45 mm 40 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 10.7 mm
Weight 42 g 30.1 g
Body Material - Anodised aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index
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, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
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
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Wireless Interface - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Type - Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round -
Case Back - All ceramic and sapphire crystal back
Case Details - Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (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 Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black | Summit white | Black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S4
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (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 4 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ -
SAR Value - 0.07 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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