Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Garmin MARQ Aviator

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Garmin MARQ Aviator. 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. Garmin MARQ Aviator Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin MARQ Aviator
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, cycling Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 46 mm
Height 45 mm 46 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 14.7 mm
Weight 42 g 144 g
Body Material - Titanium, silicone, ceramic
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin MARQ Aviator
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level
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, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto pause, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TracBack, TruSwing, UltraTrac
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin MARQ Aviator
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin MARQ Aviator
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.2"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin MARQ Aviator
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin MARQ Aviator
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Titanium/ceramic
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin MARQ Aviator
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-213 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey -
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin MARQ Aviator
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin MARQ Aviator
Battery Life - 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 28 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 9 hour(s)
Training mode - up to 48 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin MARQ Aviator
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Flight Logging, HSI Course Needle, Direct-to, Find My Watch, Race App
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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