Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Amazfit GTR 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Amazfit GTR 2. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Amazfit GTR 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Amazfit GTR 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS 10 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 42.3 mm -
Height 42.3 mm -
Depth 12.2 mm -
Weight 38.5 g -
Body Details - Case only: 39 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Amazfit GTR 2
Sensors Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, BioTracker 2 PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, REM phases
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery Making a call, store & play music, huami-PAI Health Assessment System
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Amazfit GTR 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Amazfit GTR 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 454 x 454 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.39"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Tempered glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Amazfit GTR 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Amazfit GTR 2
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Amazfit GTR 2
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Grey | Merlot Obsidian black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 245 Amazfit GTR 2
User Memory - 3 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Amazfit GTR 2
Capacity - 471 mAh
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Typical usage - up to 14 days
Basic mode - up to 38 days
GPS mode - up to 48 hour(s)
Talk time - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 2.5 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Amazfit GTR 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging dock
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age Amazon Alexa
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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