Garmin Forerunner 245 Music vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 Music and Garmin Swim 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. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42.3 mm 42 mm
Height 42.3 mm 42 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 38.5 g 36 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass Accelerometer, 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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics
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, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications - SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin Swim 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.04"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin Swim 2
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Slate
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin Swim 2
Band Type Band Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 129-197 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Aqua Slate
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin Swim 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
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 7 days
GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Pool and OHR mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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