In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 Music and Garmin fēnix 6 Solar. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 42.3 mm | 47 mm |
| Height | 42.3 mm | 47 mm |
| Depth | 12.2 mm | 15.1 mm |
| Weight | 38.5 g | 85 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), sleep activity, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format |
| Notifications | - | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Power Glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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| Type | - | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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| Case Size | - | 47 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | - | Silver |
| BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 125-208 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Aqua | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 64 MB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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| Battery Life | - | 80 day(s) |
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| 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) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age | Garmin Pay |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
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