In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Garmin vívomove Luxe. 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 | Garmin vívomove Luxe |
---|
Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
---|---|---|
Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 42.3 mm | 42 mm |
Height | 42.3 mm | 42 mm |
Depth | 12.2 mm | 11.9 mm |
Weight | 38.5 g | 44.5 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black | - |
Clock Display | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove Luxe |
---|
Sensors | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor |
---|---|---|
Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration |
Watch Movement | - | Quartz |
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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Incoming calls |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove Luxe |
---|
Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ |
---|
DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove Luxe |
---|
Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
---|---|---|
Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 24.1 mm x 18.7 mm |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove Luxe |
---|
Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
---|
CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove Luxe |
---|
Case Size | - | 42 mm |
---|---|---|
Crystal Type | - | Domed sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Details | Black | Silver stainless steel |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove Luxe |
---|
Band Type | Band | Milanese band |
---|---|---|
Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 125-190 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | - |
Band Material | Silicone | Stainless steel mesh |
Band Colour | Grey | Merlot | Silver |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove Luxe |
---|
Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
---|---|---|
Battery Life | - | 5 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove Luxe |
---|
Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
---|---|---|
Preloaded Software | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 50 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -10 °C |