Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Garmin fenix 5X. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Garmin fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin fenix 5X
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
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
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, heart rate, 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 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 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 SMS, social apps, incoming calls 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 Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin fenix 5X
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
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 Garmin fenix 5X
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin fenix 5X
Case Size - 51 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Black Slate grey
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey | Merlot Black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity - 12 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin fenix 5X
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
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 Garmin fenix 5X
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
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