Garmin Forerunner 245 Music vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 Music and Garmin fēnix 6S 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 245 Music vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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 42 mm
Height 42.3 mm 42 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 38.5 g 60 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 6S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart 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, 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 6S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details - Silver
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 108-182 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Aqua Black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Battery Life - 59 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)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age Garmin Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
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