Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Surge 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 Surge | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android, Windows Phone | - |
| Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling |
| Wearing Style | Wrist | Watch style |
| Width | 34 mm | 42.3 mm |
| Height | - | 42.3 mm |
| Lenght | 160 mm - 200 mm | - |
| Depth | - | 12.2 mm |
| Weight | - | 38.5 g |
| Body Material | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Colours | Black | Blue | Tangerine | Black |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 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 |
| Features | Music remote handling | 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, SMS | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| CONNECTIVITY | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
| DISPLAY | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Type | LCD - monochrome | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | - | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | - |
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| CASE | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Case Shape | - | Round |
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| Case Details | - | Black |
| BAND | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Band Type | - | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | XL | - |
| Band Width | - | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 198-226 mm | 127-204 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
| Band Material | - | Silicone |
| Band Colour | - | Grey | Merlot |
| BATTERY | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 168 hours | - |
| Battery Life Details | - | GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
| Recharge Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Clock, Silent alarm, Track Log, Caller Name ID | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age |
| Compliant Standards | Directive 1999/5/EC, FCC Part 15, R&TTE, Nordic Ecolabel, EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
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