In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Garmin Forerunner 245. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | - |
| Activity/Sport | Multisport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 42 mm | 42.3 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 42.3 mm |
| Depth | 15.4 mm | 12.2 mm |
| Weight | 65 g | 38.5 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Colours | - | Black |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature | Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, dual grid coordinates format | 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 | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.2" |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | - |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | - |
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| Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Details | White | Rose gold | Silver | Black |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 145-217 mm | 127-204 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | White | Black | Sea foam | Grey | Merlot |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Battery Life | 7 day(s) | - |
| Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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