Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Amazfit GTS 3. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Amazfit GTS 3 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | Zepp OS |
Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS 12 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling | Multisport |
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: 24.4 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Aluminium alloy |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Amazfit GTS 3 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, temperature, BioTracker PPG 3.0 biometric sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level | Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
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 | Camera remote control, find phone function, automatic exercise recognition, weather information, PAI Health Assessment System |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Alexa |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Amazfit GTS 3 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Amazfit GTS 3 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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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) | Tempered glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Amazfit GTS 3 |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Amazfit GTS 3 |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
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Case Details | Black | - |
Crown Type | - | Classic crown |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Amazfit GTS 3 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 155-218 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Grey | Merlot | Graphite black | Ivory white | Pink earth |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Amazfit GTS 3 |
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Capacity | - | 250 mAh |
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Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Battery safe mode - up to 20 days Heavy usage - up to 6 days Typical usage - up to 12 days GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Amazfit GTS 3 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging stand |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age | Zepp App |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |