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.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Product Type | Sport 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 |
Colours | Black | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | 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 | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | 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 | Black | Slate grey |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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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 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 12 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
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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 |