Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Polar Unite. 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. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Polar Unite
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 43.4 mm
Height 45 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 10.4 mm
Weight 42 g 32 g
Body Material - Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Polar Unite
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
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 Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Polar Unite
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Polar Unite
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective IPS - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Polar Unite
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Polar Unite
Case Shape Round Round
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Polar Unite
Band Type Strap Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Snap & slip
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey Black | Blue | Pink | White
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Polar Unite
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity - 174 mAh
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Polar Unite
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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