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Garmin Forerunner 230 vs Garmin Forerunner 610

    Garmin Forerunner 230 Fitness Watch
    Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 610 Fitness Watch
      Garmin Forerunner 610
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      Editiorial reviews
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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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      The Garmin Forerunner 610 represents the next generation running watch from Garmin.  The watch builds on many areas that the FR405 and FR410 carved out – including a slim profile and advanced workout features.  But it also adds a numberRead more
      A feature-packed GPS watch to help you runRead more
      Garmin Forerunner 610 review: A GPS watch aimed at the fitness junkieRead more
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Display

      Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 610Garmin Forerunner 610
      Screen resolution215 x 180 px128 x 128 px
      Touchscreennoyes
      Colour screenyesno

      Dimensions

      Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 610Garmin Forerunner 610
      Gender
      • Men's
      • Women's
      • Men's
      • Women's
      Width1.81 in1.81 in
      Depth0.51 in0.56 in
      Weight1.45 oz2.54 oz
      Thickness0.46 in0.55 in

      Design

      Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 610Garmin Forerunner 610
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Yellow
      • Purple,White
      • Black
      • Blue,Green,White
      • Blue,White
      Protection featuresWater resistantWater resistant
      Waterproof depth501

      Features

      Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 610Garmin Forerunner 610
      Heart Rate Monitornono
      Distance meteryesno
      Calorie counteryesyes
      ANT+yesyes
      Alarmyesyes
      Date displayyesyes
      Display lightyesyes
      Pedometeryesyes
      Speedometeryesyes
      Stopwatchyesno
      Temperature sensoryesno
      Timeryesyes
      Vibration alarmyesyes

      Connectivity

      Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 610Garmin Forerunner 610
      GPSyesyes

      Power

      Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 610Garmin Forerunner 610
      Battery typeBuilt-in
      Lithium-Ion
      Battery life (running)16.0 h8.0 h
      Battery life (standby mode)35.0 day28.0 day

      Pros & Cons

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              Often compared with Garmin Forerunner 610

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