Garmin Forerunner 245 Music vs. Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 Music and Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3. 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 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS - Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, iOS 12 or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42.3 mm 36.56 mm
Height 42.3 mm 42.58 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 9.99 mm
Weight 38.5 g 37 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Elegant black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass Accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen 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, blood pressure, menstrual cycle
Modes - 100+ Workout modes, do-not-disturb mode
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, answering a call, phone unlocking, automatic exercise recognition, SOS call, auto pause, music playback control, weather information, personalised Watch Faces, stopwatch timer, 10 preloaded running courses, brightness: 600 nits
Notifications - SMS, Email, social apps, calls, sedentary
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Alipay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Xiao Ai
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Messaging Services - WeChat
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 390 x 450 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.75"
Pixel Density - 341 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Band Type Band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 135-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Pin buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Aqua -
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Technology - Lithium Ion
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)
Typical usage - up to 12 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
GPS + HR mode (Continuous reception) - up to 18 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - M2215W1
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