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Garmin Fenix 2 Fitness Watch
Garmin Fenix 2
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Garmin Forerunner 230 Fitness Watch
Garmin Forerunner 230
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Garmin Forerunner 235 Fitness Watch
Garmin Forerunner 235
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Garmin Vivoactive 4S Fitness Watch
Garmin Vivoactive 4S
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6 editorial reviews
Run more ruggedly, with fitness and location tracking for the serious outdoorsmanRead more
It is closing on nearly two years since Garmin initially announced the first generation Fenix in June 2012.  Since then the watch has transformed from what was originally seen as a hiking focused unit, to more of an ultra-runner's unit,Read more
Review of the Garmin fenix 2 multi-sport watch and personal experience using it.Read more
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5 editorial reviews
The Garmin Forerunner 230 is about as standard a running watch as you're likely to find these days. Launched alongside the Forerunner 235 and Forerunner 630...Read more
It’s been almost exactly a month since Garmin announced their lineup of fall running watches, including three new units: The Forerunner 230, 235, and 630.  Each of those units replacing previous iterations of the FR220, 225, and 620.  The FR230Read more
Keeping track of your daily run or bike ride is an important ability to many athletes. With full capabilities to track distance, time, heart rate, and more, the Garmin Forerunner 230 and 235 give you the upper hand in your workout regime. With connected features that give you an in-depth look on your daily training, both of these watches make a great investment, but what can they really offer? Note: At no extra cost to you, we may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more. To get started, we’ll need to distinguish the difference between the two.Read more
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Display

Screen resolution70 x 70 px215 x 180 px215 x 180 px218 x 218 px
Touchscreennononoyes
Colour screennoyesyesyes
Backlight
N/A
yesyes
N/A
Display type
N/A
N/A
LCDMIP

Dimensions

GenderMen's
  • Men's
  • Women's
  • Men's
  • Women's
N/A
Width1.93 in1.81 in1.81 in1.57 in
Depth0.67 in0.51 in0.51 in1.57 in
Weight3.2 oz1.45 oz1.46 oz1.41 oz
Thickness
N/A
0.46 in0.46 in
N/A

Design

Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Black,Yellow
  • Purple,White
  • Black
  • Black,Green
  • Black,Red
  • Black
  • Black,Grey
  • Gold
  • Gold,Rose
  • Gold,White
  • Grey
  • Grey,Silver
  • Rose Gold
  • Rose Gold,White
  • Silver
Protection featuresWaterproofWater resistantWater resistantWaterproof
Waterproof depth5050505
Band material
N/A
N/A
N/A
Silicone

Features

Heart Rate Monitor
  • HRM chest strap included
  • Support for HRM chest strap
noBuilt-inBuilt-in
Calorie counteryesyesyesyes
ANT+yesyesyes
N/A
Alarmyesyesyesyes
Altimeteryes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Barometeryes
N/A
N/A
yes
Compassyesnonoyes
Date displayyesyesyes
N/A
Display lightyesyesyes
N/A
Pedometeryesyesyes
N/A
Speedometeryesyesyes
N/A
Stopwatchyesyesnoyes
Temperature sensoryesyes
N/A
yes
Timeryesyesyesyes
Vibration alarmyesyesyes
N/A
Distance meter
N/A
yesyesyes
Sleep reading
N/A
yesyes
N/A
Solar power
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

Connectivity

Bluetoothyesnoyesyes
GPSyesyesyesyes
Bluetooth version
N/A
4.02.0
N/A
GLONASS
N/A
yesyesyes

Power

Battery typeLi-IonBuilt-inBuilt-inBuilt-in
Battery life (running)50.0 h16.0 h11.0 h
N/A
Battery life (standby mode)35.0 day35.0 day9.0 day7.0 day

Often compared with Garmin Fenix 2

Often compared with Garmin Forerunner 230

Often compared with Garmin Forerunner 235

Often compared with Garmin Vivoactive 4S