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Fitbit Blaze (Fitness Watches) Fitness Watch
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Garmin Forerunner 230 Fitness Watch
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Garmin Forerunner 235 Fitness Watch
Garmin Forerunner 235
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Editiorial reviews
4
4 editorial reviews
A solid fitness tracker, but it won't set the world alightRead more
It's a Fitbit through and through, but doesn't offer much newRead more
Fitbit's first crack at an everyday fitness smartwatch is mostly a successRead more
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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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10
3.3 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
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User rating
37
4.0 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
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4.0 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
4 %
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3.7 out of 5
58 user ratings
5 stars
24 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
31 %
2 stars
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Display

Touchscreenyesnono
Colour screenyesyesyes
Display typeLCD
N/A
LCD
Screen resolution
N/A
215 x 180 px215 x 180 px
Backlight
N/A
yesyes

Dimensions

Width1.57 in1.81 in1.81 in
Depth1.0 in0.51 in0.51 in
Thickness0.75 in0.46 in0.46 in
Gender
N/A
  • Men's
  • Women's
  • Men's
  • Women's
Weight
N/A
1.45 oz1.46 oz

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Blue,Stainless steel
  • Black,Stainless steel
  • Black,Stainless steel,Violet
  • Gold,Pink
  • Black
  • Black,Yellow
  • Purple,White
  • Black
  • Black,Green
  • Black,Red
Band materialElastomer
N/A
N/A
Protection featuresWaterproofWater resistantWater resistant
Waterproof depth
N/A
5050

Features

Heart Rate MonitorBuilt-innoBuilt-in
Distance meternoyesyes
Calorie counteryesyesyes
Alarmyesyesyes
Altimeteryes
N/A
N/A
Pedometeryesyesyes
Timeryesyesyes
Vibration alarmyesyesyes
ANT+
N/A
yesyes
Compass
N/A
nono
Date display
N/A
yesyes
Display light
N/A
yesyes
Sleep reading
N/A
yesyes
Speedometer
N/A
yesyes
Stopwatch
N/A
yesno
Temperature sensor
N/A
yes
N/A
Solar power
N/A
N/A
yes

Connectivity

Bluetoothyesnoyes
Bluetooth version4.04.02.0
GPSyesyesyes
GLONASS
N/A
yesyes

Power

Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-inBuilt-in
Battery life (standby mode)5.0 day35.0 day9.0 day
Battery life (running)
N/A
16.0 h11.0 h

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