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Garmin Fenix 3 vs Garmin Forerunner 230

Garmin Fenix 3 Fitness Watch
Garmin Fenix 3
Garmin Forerunner 230 Fitness Watch
Garmin Forerunner 230
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
9
4.2 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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5
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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User rating
43
4.0 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
48 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
42
4.0 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Display

Garmin Fenix 3Garmin Fenix 3
Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
Screen resolution218 x 218 px215 x 180 px
Touchscreennono
Colour screenyesyes

Dimensions

Garmin Fenix 3Garmin Fenix 3
Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
Gender
  • Men's
  • Women's
  • Men's
  • Women's
Width2.01 in1.81 in
Depth2.01 in0.51 in
Weight3.0 oz1.45 oz
Thickness0.63 in0.46 in

Design

Garmin Fenix 3Garmin Fenix 3
Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
Colour of product
  • Black,Metallic
  • Black,Silver,Red
  • Titanium
  • Black
  • Black,Yellow
  • Purple,White
Protection features
  • Water resistant
  • Waterproof
Water resistant
Waterproof depth1050

Features

Garmin Fenix 3Garmin Fenix 3
Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
Heart Rate MonitorBuilt-inno
Distance meternoyes
Calorie counteryesyes
ANT+yesyes
Alarmyesyes
Compassyesno
Date displayyesyes
Display lightyesyes
Pedometeryesyes
Speedometeryesyes
Stopwatchyesyes
Temperature sensoryesyes
Timeryesyes
Vibration alarmyesyes

Connectivity

Garmin Fenix 3Garmin Fenix 3
Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
Bluetoothyesno
Bluetooth version4.04.0
GLONASSyesyes
GPSyesyes

Power

Garmin Fenix 3Garmin Fenix 3
Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Battery life (running)20.0 h16.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)40.0 day35.0 day

Pros & Cons

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