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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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Editiorial reviews
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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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3.3 out of 5
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4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
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4.0 out of 5
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3.7 out of 5
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Display

Screen resolution70 x 70 px215 x 180 px215 x 180 px
Touchscreennonono
Colour screennoyesyes
Backlight
N/A
yesyes
Display type
N/A
N/A
LCD

Dimensions

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

Design

Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Black,Yellow
  • Purple,White
  • Black
  • Black,Green
  • Black,Red
Protection featuresWaterproofWater resistantWater resistant
Waterproof depth505050

Features

Heart Rate Monitor
  • HRM chest strap included
  • Support for HRM chest strap
noBuilt-in
Calorie counteryesyesyes
ANT+yesyesyes
Alarmyesyesyes
Altimeteryes
N/A
N/A
Barometeryes
N/A
N/A
Compassyesnono
Date displayyesyesyes
Display lightyesyesyes
Pedometeryesyesyes
Speedometeryesyesyes
Stopwatchyesyesno
Temperature sensoryesyes
N/A
Timeryesyesyes
Vibration alarmyesyesyes
Distance meter
N/A
yesyes
Sleep reading
N/A
yesyes
Solar power
N/A
N/A
yes

Connectivity

Bluetoothyesnoyes
GPSyesyesyes
Bluetooth version
N/A
4.02.0
GLONASS
N/A
yesyes

Power

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

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