Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) vs. Garmin Forerunner 245

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) and Garmin Forerunner 245. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 245
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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 Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 245
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
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
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 245
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 245
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
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 Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 245
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 245
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back All ceramic and sapphire crystal back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium Black
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 245
Band Type Sport band Band
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 White | Seashell | Black | Pink sand Grey | Merlot
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 245
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 245
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) 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 Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 245
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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