Garmin Forerunner 245 Music vs. Xplora 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 Music and Xplora 4. 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 Forerunner 245 Music vs. Xplora 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora 4
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42.3 mm 42 mm
Height 42.3 mm 56.5 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 38.5 g 50 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora 4
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), sleep activity, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes -
Features Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications - SMS
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora 4
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora 4
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 Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora 4
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora 4
Case Shape Round -
Case Details - Blue | Pink
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora 4
Band Type Band -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Aqua Blue | Pink
CAMERA Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora 4
Sensor Resolution - 2 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora 4
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora 4
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 8909W
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora 4
Capacity - 800 mAh
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)
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora 4
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age Camera, Photo Gallery
Compliant Standards - IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 1.5 m
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