| Price | $200.00 / DISCONTINUED | $239.00 / Discontinued |
| Product Announcement Date | JAN 4, 2008 | OCT 4, 2010 |
| Actual Availability/Shipping Date | JAN 2008 | OCT 2010 |
| GPS Recording Functionality | Yes | Yes |
| Data Transfer | ANT+ Wireless | ANT+ Wireless |
| Waterproofing | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Battery Life (GPS) | 8 Hours | 10 Hours |
| Recording Interval | Smart | Smart |
| Alerts | Sound/Visual | Sound/Visual |
| Backlight Greatness | Good | Good |
| Ability to download custom apps to unit/device | No | No |
| Acts as daily activity monitor (steps, etc...) | No | No |
Connectivity | Garmin Forerunner 405 | Garmin Forerunner 410 | | Bluetooth Smart to Phone Uploading | No | No |
| Phone Notifications to unit (i.e. texts/calls/etc...) | No | No |
| Live Tracking (streaming location to website) | No | No |
| Emergency/SOS Message Notification (from watch to contacts) | No | No |
| Built-in cellular chip (no phone required) | No | No |
Cycling | Garmin Forerunner 405 | Garmin Forerunner 410 | | Designed for cycling | Yes | Yes |
| Power Meter Capable | No | No |
| Speed/Cadence Sensor Capable | Yes | Yes |
Running | Garmin Forerunner 405 | Garmin Forerunner 410 | | Designed for running | Yes | Yes |
| Footpod Capable (For treadmills) | Yes | Yes |
| Running Dynamics (vertical oscillation, ground contact time, etc...) | No | No |
| VO2Max Estimation | No | No |
| Race Predictor | No | No |
| Recovery Advisor | No | No |
| Run/Walk Mode | No | No |
Swimming | Garmin Forerunner 405 | Garmin Forerunner 410 | | Designed for swimming | No | No |
| Record HR underwater | No | No |
Triathlon | Garmin Forerunner 405 | Garmin Forerunner 410 | | Designed for triathlon | No | No |
Workouts | Garmin Forerunner 405 | Garmin Forerunner 410 | | Create/Follow custom workouts | Yes | Yes |
| On-unit interval Feature | Yes | Yes |
| Training Calendar Functionality | No | No |
Functions | Garmin Forerunner 405 | Garmin Forerunner 410 | | Auto Start/Stop | Yes | Yes |
| Virtual Partner Feature | Yes | Yes |
| Virtual Racer Feature | No | No |
| Records PR's - Personal Records (diff than history) | No | No |
| Tidal Tables (Tide Information) | No | No |
| Weather Display (live data) | No | No |
Navigate | Garmin Forerunner 405 | Garmin Forerunner 410 | | Follow GPS Track (Courses/Waypoints) | Yes | Yes |
| Markers/Waypoint Direction | Yes | No |
| Routable/Visual Maps (like car GPS) | No | No |
| Back to start | Yes | Yes |
| Impromptu Round Trip Route Creation | No | No |
| Download courses/routes from phone to unit | No | No |
Sensors | Garmin Forerunner 405 | Garmin Forerunner 410 | | Altimeter Type | GPS | Yes |
| Compass Type | GPS | GPS |
| Heart Rate Strap Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| ANT+ Heart Rate Strap Capable | Yes | Yes |
| ANT+ Speed/Cadence Capable | Yes | Yes |
| ANT+ Footpod Capable | Yes | Yes |
| ANT+ Power Meter Capable | No | No |
| ANT+ Remote Control | No | No |
| ANT+ eBike Compatibility | No | No |
| Bluetooth Smart HR Strap Capable | No | No |
| Bluetooth Smart Speed/Cadence Capable | No | No |
| Bluetooth Smart Footpod Capable | No | No |
| Bluetooth Smart Power Meter Capable | No | No |
| Temp Recording (internal sensor) | No | No |
| Temp Recording (external sensor) | No | No |
Software | Garmin Forerunner 405 | Garmin Forerunner 410 | | PC Application | GTC/ANT Agent | GTC/ANT Agent |
| Web Application | Garmin Connect | Garmin Connect |
| Phone App | Garmin Fit | Garmin Fit |
| Ability to Export Settings | No | No |
Purchase | Garmin Forerunner 405 | Garmin Forerunner 410 | | Amazon | Link | Link |
DCRainmaker | Garmin Forerunner 405 | Garmin Forerunner 410 | | Review Link | Link | Link |