In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) 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 Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 5 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS | - |
| Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Width | 34 mm | 42.3 mm |
| Height | 40 mm | 42.3 mm |
| Depth | 10.7 mm | 12.2 mm |
| Weight | 30.1 g | 38.5 g |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Colours | - | Black |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index | Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS | 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 | - |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 324 x 394 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 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | - |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Case Back | All ceramic and sapphire crystal back | - |
| Case Details | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Black |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Band Type | Nike sport band | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 127-204 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black | Summit white | Black | Grey | Merlot |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S4 | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | 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 Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age |
| SAR Value | 0.07 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
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