Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic 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 Ionic vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic 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 38.6 mm 42.3 mm
Height 12.4 mm 42.3 mm
Lenght 256.5 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 50 g 38.5 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time 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 PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic 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) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Silver grey aluminium -
BAND Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Band Type Sport band Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-204 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Ink blue/ice grey Aqua
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Battery Life 4 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)
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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