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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
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 39.8 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 Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
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
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.57"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Type - Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Stainless steel | Space grey aluminium | Space black stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Gold stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Milanese loop
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-180 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Magnetic closure
Band Material Silicone Steel mesh
Band Colour Grey White | Black | Pink sand | Space black | Gold | Seashell | Stone
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S4
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
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 Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Apple Pay
SAR Value - 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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