Garmin Fenix 2 vs Garmin Forerunner 310XT

Garmin Fenix 2 Garmin Forerunner 310XT

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes YesBoth track daily activity
Calories Yes YesBoth show estimated calories burned
Sleep No NoBoth don't have sleep tracking
Heart Rate / Pulse No NoBoth don't measure heart rate
External HR Monitor Yes No
Distance Yes YesBoth track your running/walking distance
Steps No NoBoth don't count your steps
Pace Yes No
Speed Yes Yes
Stairs / Floors Yes YesBoth count your climbing stairs or floors
Exercise Tagging Yes YesBoth have exercise tagging feature
Smart Coach No NoBoth don't have coaching feature
Goal Setting Yes YesBoth can help with your goals setting
Inactivity Alert No NoBoth don't have inactivity alerts

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Navigation Yes NoGarmin Fenix 2 has onboard GPS navigation
Compass Yesn/aGarmin Fenix 2 has a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders Yes NoGarmin Fenix 2 has a reminder option
Stopwatch Yes YesBoth have stopwatch
Music Playback Non/aBoth don't have music playback
Weather Yes No*Weather forecast
Temperature Yes No
ReportsActivityActivity

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications Yes NoIf you get a phone notification, Garmin Fenix 2 make an alert for you
Caller ID Yes NoGarmin Fenix 2 can notify you who is calling
Music Control No NoBoth don't have phone music control
Call Control No NoBoth don't have call control
Camera Control No NoBoth don't have camera control
Find Phone No NoBoth don't have a find phone feature

Battery

Duration35 days1 daysGarmin Fenix 2 battery life is about 35.0 times longer
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof No Yes
IP Rating5 ATM5 ATM
Weight85 grams72 gramsGarmin Forerunner 310XT is 13.0 g lighter

User Interface

DisplayLCD ScreenLCD Screen
Display Size1.20 inchesn/a
Screen Resolution 70 x 70 pixels 160 x 100 pixels
Color Display No No
Touch Screen No No

Compatibility

Android Yes NoGarmin Fenix 2 is compatibles with Android phones and tablets
iOS Yes NoGarmin Fenix 2 can connect with iPhones or iPads
OS X/Mac Yes YesBoth compatible MAC OS X laptops and PCs
Windows Phone No NoBoth don't compatible with Windows Phone devices
Windows Yes YesBoth can help find your smartphone
Web Portal Yes YesBoth have access to online web portal
Social Features Non/aBoth don't have social features

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes NoOnly Garmin Fenix 2 has a built-in Bluetooth connection option
Wi-Fi No NoBoth don't have Wi-Fi connection
NFC No NoBoth don't have NFC connectivity
ANT+ Yes YesBoth provide ANT+ wireless technology
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