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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) 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 Series 4 (GPS) vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Product Type Smart watch Smart 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
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index 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 Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
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 Music
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
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 Music
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back All ceramic and sapphire crystal back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium -
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Band Type Sport band Band
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 Aqua
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) 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 Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
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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