Garmin Forerunner 245 Music vs. Garmin Venu 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 Music and Garmin Venu 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 Venu 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin Venu 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42.3 mm 45.4 mm
Height 42.3 mm 45.4 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 38.5 g 49 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 Venu 2
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), sleep activity, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music Find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information
Notifications - Calendar, applications
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin Venu 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin Venu 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.3"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin Venu 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin Venu 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Details - Black | Granite blue
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin Venu 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 135-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Aqua Black | Granite blue
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin Venu 2
Battery Life - 12 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 11 days
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 12 days
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin Venu 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards - FCC
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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