Compare Apple Watch Series 3 vs Garmin Forerunner 235 vs Apple Watch Series 4
Smartwatch
Smartwatch
Smartwatch
Release / Update
2017
2017
2018
Suggested Price
$279
$299
$399
Activity & Fitness
Calories
Cycling (Bicycling)
Distance
Heart
VO2max (Oxygen)
Sleep
Steps
Swim
Battery
Duration
18 hours
9 days
18 hours
Charging
Wireless charging
Rechargeable
Wireless charging
Compatibility
Android
iOS
Windows Phone
Mac
Windows
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Cellular
GPS
NFC
Wi-Fi
Display
Color
Resolution
38mm: 340x272
42mm: 390x312
215x180
40mm: 324x394 44mm: 368x448
Size
1.5" 1.65"
1.23"
759 sq mm display area 977 sq mm display area
Touch
Type
AMOLED
MIP
OLED Retina display with Force Touch, 1000 nits brightness
Functions
Audio Speaker
Clock
Phone
Vibration
Voice
Camera
Hardware
Accelerometer
Barometer or Altimeter
Ultraviolet Sensor
Water Resistance
5ATM (50 metres)
5ATM (50 metres)
5ATM (50 metres)
Notifications
Phone
Emails
Texts
Software
Operating System
watchOS 4.0, upgradable to 5.2.1
watchOS 5.0, upgradable to 5.2.1
Apps
Music
More Info & Buy
Storage
16GB, 768 MB RAM
16GB
Extra
Colors: Space Black, Silver Build: Stainless Steel/Ceramic back 3D Touch display Bluetooth 4.2
Colors: Space Black, Silver, Gold Build: Stainless Steel frame; all-ceramic/sapphire crystal back Bluetooth 5.0; Requires an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 12 or later; Water resistance: Apple Watch 4 should not be used for scuba diving, waterskiing, or other activities involving high-velocity water or submersion below shallow depth.
Pros
Apple Watch Series 3 Pros + Adds barometer to GPS and swimproofing
Garmin Forerunner 235 Pros
Apple Watch Series 4 Pros + Larger display + Lightweight design
Cons
Apple Watch Series 3 Cons - Battery life takes a major hit when making calls or during GPS workouts
Garmin Forerunner 235 Cons
Apple Watch Series 4 Cons - No always-on display option - Battery isn't amazing - Still pricey