Garmin Forerunner 255 Smartwatch vs Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smartwatch
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General
| Country of Origin | United States | |
| Brand | Garmin | Garmin |
| Model | 010-02641-43 | |
| Model Name | Forerunner 255 | Vivoactive 5 |
| Sales Package | Forerunner 255, Charge/data cable, Documentation | Vívoactive 5, USB-C Charging/data cable, Documentation |
Design and Body
| Weight | 36 g | |
| Material | Silicone, Fiber-reinforced polymer | Anodized Aluminum, Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Strap | Silicone | |
| Shape | Circle | Circle |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistant Depth | 50 m | 50 m |
| Water Resistant Certificate | IP67 | 5ATM |
| Dust Proof | Yes | |
| Scratch Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED | Color AMOLED |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 1.3 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Resolution | 218 x 218 pixels | 390 x 390 pixels |
| PPI | 283 ppi | 460 ppi |
Memory
| Inbuilt Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Calling | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
Extra
| Extra Features | Multiple Sports Mode |
Technical
| Compatible OS | Android & iOS | Android, iOS |
Multimedia
| Yes | ||
| Music | No |
Battery
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |
| Battery Backup | 12 hours | 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 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 1.08 days |
Fitness Features and Sensors
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| BP Monitor | Yes | |
| Pedometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Meters and Sensors | Calorie Count, Step Count, Multi-frequency Positioning, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, GLONASS, Galileo | Calorie Count, Step Count, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, VO2 Max, Thermometer |
| Extra Features | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer |
Warranty
| Warranty | 1 year, Brand Warranty | 1 year, Brand Warranty |
| Covered in Warranty | Any Manufacturing Defects | |
| Not Covered in Warranty | tear & wear | |
| Warranty Service Type | Service center |
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