Garmin Forerunner 45S vs. Xplora X5 Play

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45S 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 45S vs. Xplora X5 Play Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45S Xplora X5 Play
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 39.5 mm 45 mm
Height 39.5 mm 48.5 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 15 mm
Weight 32 g 54 g
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 45S Xplora X5 Play
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 45S Xplora X5 Play
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 45S Xplora X5 Play
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45S Xplora X5 Play
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.4"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 45S Xplora X5 Play
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45S Xplora X5 Play
Case Shape Round -
Case Details White | Iris | Black Blue | Pink | Black
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45S Xplora X5 Play
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 124-185 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour White | Iris | Black -
CAMERA Garmin Forerunner 45S Xplora X5 Play
Sensor Resolution - 2 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 45S Xplora X5 Play
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 45S Xplora X5 Play
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 8909W
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45S Xplora X5 Play
Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 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 45S Xplora X5 Play
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Compliant Standards - IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 1.5 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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