Xplora 3S vs. Garmin Forerunner 245

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Xplora 3S and Garmin Forerunner 245. 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

Xplora 3S vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System RTOS -
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 42 mm 42.3 mm
Height 56.5 mm 42.3 mm
Depth 14.2 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 50 g 38.5 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Sky blue Black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245
Sensors Accelerometer, G-sensor Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, steps taken Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms 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
Notifications SMS SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CELLULAR Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245
Technology GSM -
Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245
Type IPS - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.33" 1.2"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Black
BAND Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245
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
CAMERA Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245
Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245
Storage Capacity 160 MB -
CPU Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245
CPU Type MT2503A/E -
BATTERY Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245
Capacity 520 mAh -
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 5 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Standby Time 72 h -
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Camera, Photo Gallery Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age
Compliant Standards IP67 -
SAR Value 0.43 W/kg, 0.87 W/kg, 0.25 W/kg -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 50 m
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