In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 Music and Garmin fenix 5X. 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 Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 42.3 mm | - |
Height | 42.3 mm | - |
Depth | 12.2 mm | - |
Weight | 38.5 g | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 98 mm |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), sleep activity, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music | Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information |
Notifications | - | Calendar, SMS, Email |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fenix 5X |
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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 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Sapphire glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Case Size | - | 51 mm |
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Crystal Type | - | Domed sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Details | - | Slate grey |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | - | 26 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Aqua | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Storage Capacity | - | 12 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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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) |
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |