Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smartwatch vs Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch

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General

Country of OriginUnited StatesUnited States
BrandGarmin Garmin
Model NameVivoactive 5Forerunner 255 Music
Sales PackageVívoactive 5, USB-C Charging/data cable, DocumentationForerunner 255S Music, Charge/data cable, Documentation

Design and Body

Weight36 g49 g
MaterialAnodized Aluminum, Fiber-reinforced polymerFiber-reinforced polymer
StrapSilicone
ShapeCircleCircle
Water ResistantYesYes
Water Resistant Depth50 m50 m
Water Resistant Certificate5ATM5ATM
Dust ProofYesYes
Scratch ResistantYesYes

Display

TypeColor AMOLEDColor AMOLED
TouchYesNo
Size1.2 inches1.3 inches
Resolution390 x 390 pixels260 x 260 pixels
PPI460 ppi237 ppi
FeaturesCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Memory

Inbuilt Memory4 GB4 GB

Connectivity

Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth CallingYesNo
GPSYesYes

Extra

Extra FeaturesGym 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 OSAndroid, iOSAndroid & iOS

Multimedia

EmailYes
MusicYes

Battery

Battery TypeLithium Ion
Battery BackupUp 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 hours16 hours
Wireless ChargingYes
StandBy Time14 days

Fitness Features and Sensors

Heart Rate MonitorYesYes
SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) MonitorYesYes
BP MonitorYes
PedometerYesYes
AltimeterYesYes
Sleep MonitorYesYes
ReminderYesYes
Meters and SensorsCalorie Count, Step Count, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, VO2 Max, ThermometerCalorie Count, Step Count, GPS | GLONASS | GALILEO | Multi-Frequency Positioning | Barometric Altimeter | Compass | Gyroscope | Accelerometer | Thermometer
Extra FeaturesAlarm Clock, Stopwatch, TimerAlarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer

Warranty

Warranty1 year, Brand Warranty1 year, Brand Warranty
Covered in WarrantyAny Manufacturing Defects
Not Covered in Warrantytear & wear
Warranty Service TypeService center

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