Garmin Forerunner 245 Music vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 Music and Polar Unite. 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. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Polar Unite
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42.3 mm 43.4 mm
Height 42.3 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 10.4 mm
Weight 38.5 g 32 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Polar Unite
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, 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
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Polar Unite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Polar Unite
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective IPS - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Polar Unite
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Polar Unite
Case Shape Round Round
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Polar Unite
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Snap & slip
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Aqua Black | Blue | Pink | White
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Polar Unite
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity - 174 mAh
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)
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Polar Unite
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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