Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Xplora X5 Play

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Xplora X5 Play. 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 X5 Play Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora X5 Play
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 45 mm
Height 42.3 mm 48.5 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 15 mm
Weight 38.5 g 54 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora X5 Play
Sensors Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level Distance, steps taken
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 Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora X5 Play
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora X5 Play
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora X5 Play
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) Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora X5 Play
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora X5 Play
Case Shape Round -
Case Details Black Blue | Pink | Black
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora X5 Play
Band Type Band 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 -
CAMERA Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora X5 Play
Sensor Resolution - 2 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora X5 Play
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora X5 Play
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 8909W
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora X5 Play
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
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Xplora X5 Play
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age -
Compliant Standards - IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 1.5 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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