Apple Watch Hermès Cuff vs. Garmin Forerunner 245

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès Cuff and Garmin Forerunner 245. 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 Hermès Cuff vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Hermès Cuff Garmin Forerunner 245
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 -
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 35.9 mm 42.3 mm
Height 42 mm 42.3 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 50 g 38.5 g
Body Material Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Hermès Cuff 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 Hermès Cuff Garmin Forerunner 245
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Hermès Cuff 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 Hermès Cuff Garmin Forerunner 245
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Hermès Cuff Garmin Forerunner 245
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel Black
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Hermès Cuff Garmin Forerunner 245
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 165-195 mm 127-204 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Barenia leather Silicone
Band Colour Fauve Grey | Merlot
CPU Apple Watch Hermès Cuff Garmin Forerunner 245
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Hermès Cuff 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 Hermès Cuff Garmin Forerunner 245
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable 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 0.037 W/kg (head), 0.061 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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