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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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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 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) | - |
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CASE | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Details | 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold | Black |
BAND | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Band Type | Modern buckle | Band |
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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 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S1 | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | - |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case | Charging/data cable |
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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 | - |