Garmin Forerunner 245 Music vs. Amazfit GTR 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 Music and Amazfit GTR 2. 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

Garmin Forerunner 245 Music vs. Amazfit GTR 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Amazfit GTR 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS 10 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 42.3 mm -
Height 42.3 mm -
Depth 12.2 mm -
Weight 38.5 g -
Body Details - Case only: 39 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Amazfit GTR 2
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, BioTracker 2 PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), sleep activity, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, REM phases
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music Making a call, store & play music, huami-PAI Health Assessment System
Notifications - SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Amazfit GTR 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Amazfit GTR 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 454 x 454 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.39"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Tempered glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Amazfit GTR 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Amazfit GTR 2
Case Shape Round Round
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Amazfit GTR 2
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Aqua Obsidian black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Amazfit GTR 2
User Memory - 3 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Amazfit GTR 2
Capacity - 471 mAh
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)
Typical usage - up to 14 days
Basic mode - up to 38 days
GPS mode - up to 48 hour(s)
Talk time - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 2.5 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Amazfit GTR 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging dock
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age Amazon Alexa
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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