Garmin vivoactive 4 vs Garmin Forerunner 245: A Spec Comparison
This article compares the Garmin vivoactive 4 and the Garmin Forerunner 245 smartwatches. Lets find the best smartwatch among the two.
Garmin vivoactive 4 vs Garmin Forerunner 245
General
| Physical Size | 45.1 x 45.1 x 12.8 mm | 42.3 x 42.3 x 12.2 (mm) |
| Weight | 50.5 gm | 38.5 gm |
| Lens Material | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Bezel Material | Stainless steel | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
Display
| Display Type | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) Display | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| Screen Size | 1.3″ | 1.2” |
| Screen Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Sensors
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes | No |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | No |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse Ox | Yes | No |
Connectivity
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+ and Wi-Fi | Bluetooth and ANT+ |
| Compatibility | Android and iOS | Android and iOS |
Others
| Smart Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes |
| Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | Yes | Yes |
| Find My Phone | Yes | Yes |
| Step Count | Yes | Yes |
| Distance Travelled | Yes | Yes |
| Calories Burnt | Yes | Yes |
Price
| Price | Rs. 34,990 | Rs. 31,490 |
The Garmin Forerunner 245 falls slightly behind in its specs in the comparison with the Garmin vivoactive 4. Even if this is the case, there are features which are commonly shared by both the smartwatches.
There is also a price difference of Rs. 3,500, with the Garmin vivoactive 4 priced higher than the Garmin Forerunner 245
So in the comparison, it can be declared that the Garmin vivoactive 4 is the better smartwatch than the Garmin Forerunner 245
