Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music

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In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Forerunner 245 Music. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 4 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later -
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 42.3 mm
Height 39.2 mm 42.3 mm
Depth 11.8 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 40.1 g 38.5 g
Body Material Ceramic Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), sleep activity, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details White ceramic | Grey ceramic -
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Band Type Sport band Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 127-204 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Soft white/pebble | Grey/black Aqua
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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