Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Blaze and Garmin Forerunner 245. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android, Windows Phone | - |
Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 42 mm | 42.3 mm |
Height | - | 42.3 mm |
Depth | - | 12.2 mm |
Weight | 44 g | 38.5 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Weatherproof, splashproof, sweatproof | Waterproof |
Colours | - | Black |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed | Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, HR zones, PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, changeable frame | 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 | Missed calls, calendar, SMS | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Type | LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | - |
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CASE | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
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Case Details | Gold | Gunmetal | Black |
BAND | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | S | - |
Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-170 mm | 127-204 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Elastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | Slim pink | Black | Blue | Plum | Grey | Merlot |
BATTERY | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
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Battery Life | 5 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | - | GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Recharge Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Clock, Silent alarm | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 10 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |