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Garmin Forerunner 230 vs Garmin Forerunner 35

    Garmin Forerunner 230 Fitness Watch
    Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 35 Fitness Watch
      Garmin Forerunner 35
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      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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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Display

      Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 35Garmin Forerunner 35
      Screen resolution215 x 180 px128 x 128 px
      Touchscreennono
      Colour screenyesno

      Dimensions

      Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 35Garmin Forerunner 35
      Gender
      • Men's
      • Women's
      • Men's
      • Women's
      Width1.81 in1.4 in
      Depth0.51 in1.6 in
      Weight1.45 oz1.32 oz
      Thickness0.46 in0.52 in

      Design

      Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 35Garmin Forerunner 35
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Yellow
      • Purple,White
      • Black
      • Black,Blue
      • Black,Green
      • Black,White
      Protection featuresWater resistantWater resistant
      Waterproof depth505

      Features

      Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 35Garmin Forerunner 35
      Heart Rate MonitornoBuilt-in
      Distance meteryesyes
      Calorie counteryesyes
      ANT+yesyes
      Alarmyesyes
      Date displayyesyes
      Display lightyesyes
      Pedometeryesyes
      Sleep readingyesyes
      Speedometeryesyes
      Timeryesyes
      Vibration alarmyesyes

      Connectivity

      Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 35Garmin Forerunner 35
      Bluetoothnoyes
      Bluetooth version4.02.1
      GLONASSyesno
      GPSyesyes

      Power

      Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 35Garmin Forerunner 35
      Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
      Battery life (running)16.0 h13.0 h
      Battery life (standby mode)35.0 day9.0 day

      Pros & Cons

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