Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smartwatch vs Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch
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General
| Country of Origin | United States | United States |
| Brand | Garmin | Garmin |
| Model Name | Vivoactive 5 | Forerunner 255 Music |
| Sales Package | Vívoactive 5, USB-C Charging/data cable, Documentation | Forerunner 255S Music, Charge/data cable, Documentation |
Design and Body
| Weight | 36 g | 49 g |
| Material | Anodized Aluminum, Fiber-reinforced polymer | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Strap | Silicone | |
| Shape | Circle | Circle |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistant Depth | 50 m | 50 m |
| Water Resistant Certificate | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Dust Proof | Yes | Yes |
| Scratch Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED | Color AMOLED |
| Touch | Yes | No |
| Size | 1.2 inches | 1.3 inches |
| Resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
| PPI | 460 ppi | 237 ppi |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Memory
| Inbuilt Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Calling | Yes | No |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
Extra
| Extra Features | Gym Activity Profiles: Strength, Cardio and Elliptical Training, HIIT, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, and Yoga | Run Profiles: Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running Biking Profiles: Trail Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, eBiking, eMountain Biking | Swimming Features: Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Available Outdoor Recreation Profiles: Hiking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Xc Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing |
Technical
| Compatible OS | Android, iOS | Android & iOS |
Multimedia
| Yes | ||
| Music | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |
| Battery Backup | 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 | 16 hours |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 14 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, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, VO2 Max, Thermometer | Calorie Count, Step Count, GPS | GLONASS | GALILEO | Multi-Frequency Positioning | Barometric Altimeter | Compass | Gyroscope | Accelerometer | 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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