Fitbit Blaze vs. Garmin Forerunner 245

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Blaze vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Blaze Garmin Forerunner 245
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Ambient light sensor, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Blaze Garmin Forerunner 245
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
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
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Fitbit Blaze Garmin Forerunner 245
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Gold | Gunmetal Black
BAND Fitbit Blaze Garmin Forerunner 245
Band Type Band Band
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
Technology Lithium polymer -
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
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
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 -
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