Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 245

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 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 Hermès Series 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 245
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 3 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 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 11.4 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 41.9 g 38.5 g
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 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 Yes
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology 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 Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 245
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 245
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 Hermès Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 245
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 245
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel Black
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 245
Band Type Double buckle cuff Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-170 mm 127-204 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Swift leather Silicone
Band Colour Etoupe Grey | Merlot
CPU Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 245
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S2 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 245
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 245
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Orange Sport Band (S/M or M/L configured length) Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age
SAR Value 0.056 W/kg (head), 0.049 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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