Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Fitbit Blaze

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Fitbit Blaze. 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. Fitbit Blaze Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Fitbit Blaze
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android, Windows Phone
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 42 mm
Height 45 mm -
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 42 g 44 g
Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Weatherproof, splashproof, sweatproof
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Fitbit Blaze
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed
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, HR zones, PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, changeable frame
Notifications - Missed calls, calendar, SMS
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Fitbit Blaze
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth 4.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Fitbit Blaze
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LCD - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels -
Screen Size 1.23" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Fitbit Blaze
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Fitbit Blaze
Case Shape Round -
Case Details - Gold | Gunmetal
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Fitbit Blaze
Band Type Strap Band
Band Size - S
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-170 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Elastomer
Band Colour Grey Slim pink | Black | Blue | Plum
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Fitbit Blaze
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Life - 5 day(s)
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 - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Fitbit Blaze
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Clock, Silent alarm
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 10 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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