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Garmin Forerunner 230 vs TomTom Spark 3

Garmin Forerunner 230 Fitness Watch
Garmin Forerunner 230
TomTom Spark 3 Fitness Watch
TomTom Spark 3
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Editiorial reviews
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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4.3 out of 5
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Full Comparison

Display

Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
TomTom Spark 3TomTom Spark 3
Screen resolution215 x 180 px144 x 168 px
Touchscreennono
Colour screenyesno

Dimensions

Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
TomTom Spark 3TomTom Spark 3
Gender
  • Men's
  • Women's
  • Men's
  • Women's
Width1.81 in0.87 in
Depth0.51 in0.98 in
Weight1.45 oz1.62 oz
Thickness0.46 in0.45 in

Design

Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
TomTom Spark 3TomTom Spark 3
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Yellow
  • Purple,White
  • Black
  • Blue,Black
Protection featuresWater resistantWater resistant
Waterproof depth5040

Features

Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
TomTom Spark 3TomTom Spark 3
Heart Rate MonitornoSupport for HRM chest strap
Calorie counteryesyes
Alarmyesyes
Date displayyesyes
Display lightyesyes
Pedometeryesyes
Sleep readingyesyes
Speedometeryesyes
Stopwatchyesyes
Timeryesyes
Vibration alarmyesyes

Connectivity

Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
TomTom Spark 3TomTom Spark 3
Bluetoothnoyes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
GLONASSyesyes
GPSyesyes

Power

Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
TomTom Spark 3TomTom Spark 3
Battery typeBuilt-inLi-polymer
Battery life (running)16.0 h11.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)35.0 day21.0 day

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