Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Garmin Forerunner 245 Music. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Multisport Running, swimming, ski, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 42.3 mm
Height 42 mm 42.3 mm
Depth 15.4 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 65 g 38.5 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), sleep activity, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, dual grid coordinates format Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Case Size 42 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White | Rose gold | Silver -
BAND Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 145-217 mm 127-204 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Sea foam Aqua
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 7 day(s) -
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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