ASUS ZenWatch vs. Garmin Forerunner 245

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenWatch and Garmin Forerunner 245. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenWatch vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 245
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later -
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 42.3 mm
Height - 42.3 mm
Depth - 12.2 mm
Weight - 38.5 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm 25 g -
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Silver, rose gold Black
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 245
Sensors 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Charging terminals, camera remote control 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
CELLULAR ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 245
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 245
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY ASUS ZenWatch 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)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 245
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 245
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Black
BAND ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 245
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-204 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Grey | Merlot
STORAGE ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 245
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
RAM ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 245
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 245
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type Snapdragon 400 -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 245
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 1.4 Wh -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Forerunner 245
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB charging cable, charging cradle, brown leather wrist strap Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software ViewFinder, Voice Command, Alarm Clock, Google Maps Navigation, Google Now Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age
Compliant Standards IP55 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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