Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Fossil Q Nate

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Fossil Q Nate. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Fossil Q Nate Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Nate
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm 13.5 mm
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 42 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 Fossil Q Nate
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Pedometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken
Watch Movement - Quartz
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 Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, app alerts
Notifications - SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Nate
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth 4.1
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Nate
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective -
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels -
Screen Size 1.23" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Nate
Case Size - 50 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Silver
Dial Colour - Black
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Nate
Band Type Strap Link bracelet
Band Width - 24 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - Up to 200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Folding
Band Material Silicone Stainless steel
Band Colour Grey Silver
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Nate
Form Factor - CR2430
Battery Life - 6 month(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 Nate
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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