Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Fossil Q Venture Gen 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Fossil Q Venture Gen 4. 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 Venture Gen 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Google
Supported Host Device OS - Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 9.3 or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Gender - Women's
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 40 mm
Height 45 mm 13 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 40 mm
Weight 42 g -
Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue -
Clock Display Yes -
Integrated Components - LED flashlight
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed
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, call alerts
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver -
Payment Technology - Google Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
Wireless Interface - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 LE
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels -
Screen Size 1.23" -
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Rose gold
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width - 18 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Grey Blush
RAM Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
RAM Size - 512 MB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
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 -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Google Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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