Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Fitbit Versa 3. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | - | Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later |
| Activity/Sport | Running, cycling | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 45 mm | 40.48 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 40.48 mm |
| Depth | 11.7 mm | 12.35 mm |
| Weight | 42 g | - |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Colours | Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, sleep stages, menstrual cycle |
| 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, breathing training function |
| Notifications | - | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS receiver | GPS/GLONASS receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | FitBit Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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| Wireless Interface | - | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 215 x 180 pixels | - |
| Screen Size | 1.23" | - |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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| Case Shape | Round | Square |
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| Case Details | - | Soft gold aluminium | Black aluminium |
| BAND | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
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| Band Size | - | S/L |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 140-220 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Grey | Thistle | Black | Midnight | Pink clay | Olive |
| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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| Battery Life | - | 6 day(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days |
Typical usage - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) |
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| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ | FitBit Pay |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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