Garmin Forerunner 245 Music vs. Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 Music and Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite. 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. Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42.3 mm 35.3 mm
Height 42.3 mm 41.2 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 10.7 mm
Weight 38.5 g 35 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass Accelerometer, digital compass, optical heart 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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, breath, menstrual cycle
Modes - 100+ Workout modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music Idle alert, music playback control, weather information, female health
Notifications - SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 320 x 360 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.55"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Case Shape Round Square
Case Details - Black | Ivory | Blue
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Band Type Band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 140-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone TPU
Band Colour Aqua Black | Ivory | Blue
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Capacity - 262 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)
Typical usage - up to 10 days
Heavy usage - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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