Garmin vívoactive 4S vs. Xplora X5 Play

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S and Xplora X5 Play. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 4S vs. Xplora X5 Play Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 4S 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 40 mm 45 mm
Height 40 mm 48.5 mm
Depth 12.7 mm 15 mm
Weight 40 g 54 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 4S Xplora X5 Play
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications SMS, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CELLULAR Garmin vívoactive 4S Xplora X5 Play
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 4S Xplora X5 Play
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 4S Xplora X5 Play
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour TFT - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" 1.4"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 4S Xplora X5 Play
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 4S Xplora X5 Play
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Round -
Bezel Slate stainless steeel -
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose Blue | Pink | Black
BAND Garmin vívoactive 4S Xplora X5 Play
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 18 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose -
CAMERA Garmin vívoactive 4S Xplora X5 Play
Sensor Resolution - 2 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 4S Xplora X5 Play
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive 4S Xplora X5 Play
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 8909W
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 4S Xplora X5 Play
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 7 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 4S Xplora X5 Play
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
Compliant Standards - IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 1.5 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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