Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Xplora 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Xplora 4. 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. Xplora 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora 4
Product Type Sport 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
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora 4
Sensors Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting 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 Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora 4
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 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 Xplora 4
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora 4
Case Shape Round -
Case Details Black Blue | Pink
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora 4
Band Type Band -
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Grey | Merlot Blue | Pink
CAMERA Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora 4
Sensor Resolution - 2 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora 4
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora 4
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 8909W
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora 4
Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 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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