Garmin Forerunner 245 Music vs Vivoactive 5
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
Which one fits you
Both need much the same wrist: neither overhangs from 15 cm (5.9 in) round, and both are in their sweet spot around 16–17.5 cm. Wrist size will not decide between these two.
What else differs
- Screen: the Forerunner 245 Music uses a memory-in-pixel screen that is easy to read in sunlight and sips battery, the Vivoactive 5 a bright AMOLED screen.
- Battery: 11 days for the Vivoactive 5 against 7 days for the Forerunner 245 Music in everyday use; 24 hours for the Forerunner 245 Music against 21 hours for the Vivoactive 5 with GPS on.
The Forerunner 245 Music and Vivoactive 5 share a near-identical 42.3mm case, so on the wrist the difference is thickness and weight.
The Forerunner 245 Music is 0.1mm wider and 1.1mm thicker than the Vivoactive 5.
Forerunner 245 Music
Vivoactive 5
Case width
42.3mm
42.2mm−0.1mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11.1mm−1.1mm
Forerunner 245 Music or Vivoactive 5 by wrist size
| Wrist round (mm left each side) | Forerunner 245 Music≈48.5mm lug to lug, est. | Vivoactive 5≈48.5mm lug to lug, est. |
|---|---|---|
| 14 cm / 5.5 in | Overhangs (1.7mm over) | Overhangs (1.7mm over) |
| 15 cm / 5.9 in | Overhangs (0.1mm over) | Overhangs (0.1mm over) |
| 16 cm / 6.3 in | Sweet spot (1.6mm) | Sweet spot (1.6mm) |
| 17 cm / 6.7 in | Sweet spot (3.2mm) | Sweet spot (3.2mm) |
| 18 cm / 7.1 in | Balanced (4.8mm) | Balanced (4.8mm) |
| 19 cm / 7.5 in | Balanced (6.4mm) | Balanced (6.4mm) |
| 20 cm / 7.9 in | Balanced (8mm) | Balanced (8mm) |
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Battery life compared
Forerunner 245 MusicVivoactive 5
Smartwatch
7 days11 daysGPS with music
24 hours—GPS only
—21 hours
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2D Dimension Schematics
- Garmin Forerunner 245 Music 42.3mm × ≈48.5mm (est.) · 12.2mm thick
- Garmin Vivoactive 5 42.2mm × ≈48.5mm (est.) · 11.1mm thick
3D preview
Forerunner 245 Music vs Vivoactive 5 on a wrist
Specifications
The short version
6 key specs| Spec | GarminForerunner 245 Music | GarminVivoactive 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 42.3mm | 42.2mm |
| Thickness | 12.2mm | 11.1mm |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Display type | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | OLED/AMOLED |
| Battery life | Smartwatch Mode: Up to 7 daysGPS mode with music: Up to 6 hoursGPS mode without music: Up to 24 hours | Smartwatch mode: Up to 11 days (5 days display always-on) Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 21 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 21 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 17 hours All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 8 hours See details |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
Where the specifications differ
25 differences| Spec | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin Vivoactive 5 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Battery life | Smartwatch Mode: Up to 7 daysGPS mode with music: Up to 6 hoursGPS mode without music: Up to 24 hours | Smartwatch mode: Up to 11 days (5 days display always-on) Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 21 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 21 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 17 hours All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 8 hours See details |
| Bezel Material | fiber-reinforced polymer | anodized aluminum |
| Display resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 390 x 390 pixels |
| Product Info | ||
| Main SKU | 010-02120-22 | 010-02862-11 |
| Product ID | 646690 | 1057989 |
| Product Name | Forerunner® 245 Music | vívoactive® 5 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2019 | 9/21/2023 |
| Product Variation | Aqua | Cream Gold Aluminum Bezel with Ivory Case and Silicone Band |
| Cycling Features | ||
| Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor) | Yes | yes (using ANT+ or BLE) |
| What You'll Love | ||
| Display type | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) |
| Water rating | 5 ATM | Swim, 5 ATM |
| Pulse Ox blood oxygen | yes (spot-check and optionally in sleep) | yes (spot-check, and optionally all-day and in sleep) |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 7 days | Up to 11 days (5 days display always-on) |
| Activity Profiles | ||
| Gym | Strength, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Indoor Rowing | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping |
| Swim | Pool Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| Cycling | Biking, Indoor Biking | Biking, Indoor Biking, eBiking, Handcycling, Indoor Handcycling |
| Wellness | Walking, Yoga | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking |
| Indoor running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running |
| Outdoor running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running | Running |
| Daily Smart Features | ||
| Smartphone compatibility | iPhone® and Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ |
| Activity Tracking Features | ||
| Garmin Connect™ Challenges app | yes (optional Connect IQ app) | Yes |
| Health & Wellness Monitoring | ||
| Hydration | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | Yes |
| Fitness age | yes (in app) | Yes |
| Women's health | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | Yes |
| Training, Planning and Analysis Features | ||
| Improved recovery time | Yes | yes (limited) |
The other 92 specifications both list are identical.
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