Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 and Garmin Forerunner 245 Music. 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 Nike+ Series 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Product Type Smart watch Smart 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 28.2 g 38.5 g
Body Material Aluminium Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), sleep activity, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium -
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Band Type Nike sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 127-204 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Flat silver/white | Flat silver/volt | Black/cool grey | Balck/volt | Anthracite/black | Pure platinum/white Aqua
CPU Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S2 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri, Nike+ Running 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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