Xplora 3S vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xplora 3S 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

Xplora 3S vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Product Type Smart watch Smart 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 -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Sensors Accelerometer, G-sensor Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass
Tracking Data Distance, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), sleep activity, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music
Notifications SMS -
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 Music
Technology GSM -
Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
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 Music
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Case Shape - Round
BAND Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Band Type - Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-204 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Aqua
CAMERA Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Storage Capacity 160 MB -
CPU Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
CPU Type MT2503A/E -
BATTERY Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Capacity 520 mAh -
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 5 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Standby Time 72 h -
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
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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