Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Running, cycling | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 45 mm | 37 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 40.6 mm |
| Depth | 11.7 mm | 11.5 mm |
| Weight | 42 g | 37.6 g |
| Body Material | - | Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Colours | Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration |
| 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 | Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information |
| Notifications | - | Calendar, SMS, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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| Wireless Interface | - | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | LCD - colour |
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| Resolution | 215 x 180 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.23" | 1.3" |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
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| Bezel | - | Slate aluminium |
| Case Details | - | Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss |
| BAND | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 125-190 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Grey | Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss |
| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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| Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Life | - | 6 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |