In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 Music and Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition. 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 Venu Sq Music Edition |
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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 | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 42.3 mm | 37 mm |
Height | 42.3 mm | 40.6 mm |
Depth | 12.2 mm | 11.5 mm |
Weight | 38.5 g | 37.6 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox 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, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, 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, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information |
Notifications | - | Calendar, SMS, incoming calls |
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 Sq Music Edition |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | LCD - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 240 x 240 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 Sq Music Edition |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
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Bezel | - | Slate aluminium |
Case Details | - | Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 125-190 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Aqua | Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Life | - | 6 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 6 days GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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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, Garmion Connect IQ |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |