Fitbit Blaze vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Blaze 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

Fitbit Blaze vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Blaze Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Product Type Smart watch Smart 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
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Blaze Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Sensors Ambient light sensor, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed 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, HR zones, PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, changeable frame Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Blaze Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Blaze Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
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 Music
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Fitbit Blaze Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Gold | Gunmetal -
BAND Fitbit Blaze Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
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 Aqua
BATTERY Fitbit Blaze Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
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)
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Blaze Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
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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