Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q. 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. ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android Wear
Supported Host Device OS - Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 42 g -
Body Details - Band: 77 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 ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor 6-axis accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, calories burned, activity, 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 Camera remote control, find phone function, phone unlocking
Notifications - Missed calls, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q
Wireless Interface - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 320 x 320 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.63"
Pixel Density - 278 ppi
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q
Case Shape Round -
Case Details - Gunmetal
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q
Band Type Strap Link bracelet
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone Stainless steel
Band Colour Grey Gunmetal | Dark blue
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
RAM Garmin Forerunner 235 ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q
RAM Size - 512 MB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 235 ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - Snapdragon 400
Clock Speed - 1.2 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity - 400 mAh
Battery Life - 24 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
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Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Recharge Time - 1 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Message, Voice Command, Alarm Clock, Google Maps Navigation, Google Now
Compliant Standards - IP67
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 1 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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