Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Xplora XGO2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Xplora XGO2. 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

Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Xplora XGO2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora XGO2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm 42 mm
Height 42 mm 52.5 mm
Depth 15.4 mm 15.6 mm
Weight 65 g 60 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora XGO2
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature Distance, steps taken
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 Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, voice message, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CELLULAR Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora XGO2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Nano SIM
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora XGO2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT -
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora XGO2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.4"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora XGO2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora XGO2
Case Size 42 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round -
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White | Rose gold | Silver -
BAND Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora XGO2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 145-217 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour White | Black | Sea foam Black | Blue | Green | Pink
CAMERA Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora XGO2
Sensor Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora XGO2
Storage Capacity 16 GB 4 GB
RAM Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora XGO2
RAM Size - 512 MB
CPU Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora XGO2
Manufacturer - Spreadtrum
CPU Type - SC9820E
Clock Speed - 1.2 GHz
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora XGO2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 700 mAh
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
Standby time - up to 72 hours
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora XGO2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
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 -
Compliant Standards - IP67
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 1.5 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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