In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) 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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport 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 | 33.3 mm | 42.3 mm |
Height | 38.6 mm | 42.3 mm |
Depth | 11.4 mm | 12.2 mm |
Weight | 42.4 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 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | 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 | Yes |
Features | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling | 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 |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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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 Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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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 Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | - |
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CASE | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Back | Ceramic back | - |
Case Details | Stainless steel | Black |
Crown Type | Digital | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Band Type | Double Tour band | Band |
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Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-160 mm | 127-204 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Barenia leather | Silicone |
Band Colour | Fauve | Indigo | Marine | Grey | Merlot |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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CPU | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S3 | - |
Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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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 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Orange Sport Band S/M | 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 |