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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass |
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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 |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music |
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Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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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 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | - |
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CASE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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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 |
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Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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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 |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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CPU | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S3 | - |
Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock | Charging/data cable |
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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 |