Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 vs. Garmin Forerunner 245

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 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

Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Garmin Forerunner 245
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Wear OS by Google -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 9.3 or later -
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling
Gender Women's -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 40 mm 42.3 mm
Height 13 mm 42.3 mm
Depth 40 mm 12.2 mm
Weight - 38.5 g
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Black
Clock Display - Yes
Integrated Components LED flashlight -
FEATURES Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Garmin Forerunner 245
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, call alerts 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 Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Google Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Garmin Forerunner 245
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 LE Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Garmin Forerunner 245
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Garmin Forerunner 245
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Garmin Forerunner 245
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Rose gold Black
BAND Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Garmin Forerunner 245
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 18 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-204 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Blush Grey | Merlot
RAM Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Garmin Forerunner 245
RAM Size 512 MB -
BATTERY Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Garmin Forerunner 245
Battery Life 24 hours -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Garmin Forerunner 245
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Google Pay Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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