Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin Forerunner 245

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Garmin Forerunner 245. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 245
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later -
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 42.3 mm
Height 38.6 mm 42.3 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 55 g 38.5 g
Body Material Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 245
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 245
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 245
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 245
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 245
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Details 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold Black
BAND Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 245
Band Type Modern buckle Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-150 mm 127-204 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Smooth Granada leather Silicone
Band Colour Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White Grey | Merlot
CPU Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 245
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 245
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 245
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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