Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor
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
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LCD - colour
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
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel - Slate aluminium
Case Details - Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Band Type Strap Band
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
Technology - Lithium polymer
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
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
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
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