Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 and Garmin Forerunner 245 Music. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Product Type Smart watch Smart 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
Clock Display - Yes
Integrated Components LED flashlight -
FEATURES Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), sleep activity, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, call alerts Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Google Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 LE Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
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 Music
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Rose gold -
BAND Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 18 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-204 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Blush Aqua
RAM Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
RAM Size 512 MB -
BATTERY Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Battery Life 24 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
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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