Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Fossil Q Founder

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Fossil Q Founder. 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. Fossil Q Founder Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Founder
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android Wear
Supported Host Device OS - Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 8.2 or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 45 mm 46 mm
Height 45 mm 46 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 13 mm
Weight 42 g 71.94 g
Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Dustproof, waterproof
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Founder
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, 3-axis accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Calories burned, steps taken
Goal Setting 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 Call alerts
Notifications - SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver -
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Founder
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Founder
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth 4.1
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Founder
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LCD - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 360 x 326 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.5"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 240 ppi
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Founder
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Founder
Case Size - 46 mm
Case Shape Round -
Case Details - Silver
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Founder
Band Type Strap Bracelet
Band Width - 22 mm
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone Stainless steel
Band Colour Grey Silver
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Founder
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
RAM Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Founder
RAM Size - 1 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Founder
Capacity - 400 mAh
Battery Life - 1 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 -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Founder
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Power adapter, USB charging dock
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ -
Compliant Standards - IP67
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 1 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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