ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q vs. Garmin Forerunner 245

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q and Garmin Forerunner 245. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 245
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later -
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 42.3 mm
Height - 42.3 mm
Depth - 12.2 mm
Weight - 38.5 g
Body Details Band: 77 g -
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 245
Sensors 6-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Camera remote control, find phone function, phone unlocking Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 245
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 245
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" 1.2"
Pixel Density 278 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 245
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 245
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Gunmetal Black
BAND ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 245
Band Type Link bracelet Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-204 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Silicone
Band Colour Gunmetal | Dark blue Grey | Merlot
STORAGE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 245
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
RAM ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 245
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 245
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type Snapdragon 400 -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 245
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 400 mAh -
Battery Life 24 hours -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Recharge Time 1 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 245
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Message, Voice Command, Alarm Clock, Google Maps Navigation, Google Now Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age
Compliant Standards IP67 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 50 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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