Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Fossil Q Wander

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Fossil Q Wander. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Fossil Q Wander Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Wander
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android Wear
Supported Host Device OS - Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.0 or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm 45 mm
Height 45 mm 45 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 13.5 mm
Weight 42 g -
Protection Water-resistant Dustproof, waterproof
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Wander
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Thermometre, gyro sensor, G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, calories burned, activity, 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 Music remote handling, flashlight, call alerts
Notifications - SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Wander
Wireless Interface - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Wander
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels -
Screen Size 1.23" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Wander
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Wander
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Black
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Wander
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - Up to 195 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey Black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Wander
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Wander
Capacity - 360 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 -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Fossil Q Wander
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Power adapter, USB charging dock
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Alarm Clock
Compliant Standards - IP67
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m -
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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