Garmin Forerunner 245 Music vs. Xplora XGO2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 Music 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 Forerunner 245 Music vs. Xplora XGO2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora XGO2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android 4.4 (KitKat)
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 52.5 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 15.6 mm
Weight 38.5 g 60 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora XGO2
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass G-sensor
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 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, voice message, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
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 XGO2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Nano SIM
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora XGO2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music 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 Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora XGO2
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora XGO2
Case Shape Round -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora XGO2
Band Type Band Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Aqua Black | Blue | Green | Pink
CAMERA Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora XGO2
Sensor Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora XGO2
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
RAM Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora XGO2
RAM Size - 512 MB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora XGO2
Manufacturer - Spreadtrum
CPU Type - SC9820E
Clock Speed - 1.2 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora XGO2
Capacity - 700 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)
Standby time - up to 72 hours
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xplora XGO2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age -
Compliant Standards - IP67
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 1.5 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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