In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Amazfit GTS 4. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Amazfit GTS 4 |
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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 |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 42.3 mm | 36.5 mm |
Height | 42.3 mm | 42.7 mm |
Depth | 12.2 mm | 9.9 mm |
Weight | 38.5 g | 27 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, aluminium alloy frame |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Amazfit GTS 4 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, gyroscope, BioTracker PPG 4.0 biometric sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level | Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality |
Modes | - | 154 sports modes |
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 | Strength training guidance, camera remote control, find phone function, answering a call, VO2 max, making a call, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, auto pause, auto lap, realtime location tracking, music playback control, weather information, instant message reply, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, ExerSense algorithm, Dual-band navigation, linear motor, Virtual Pacer, track run mode, smart trajectory correction, route file import |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen, high stress level |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | - |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Alexa built-in |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Amazfit GTS 4 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Amazfit GTS 4 |
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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 |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Amazfit GTS 4 |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen, push button |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Amazfit GTS 4 |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
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Case Details | Black | Aluminium alloy |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Amazfit GTS 4 |
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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 | 140-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Grey | Merlot | Infinite black | Misty white | Rosebud pink |
STORAGE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Amazfit GTS 4 |
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User Memory | - | 2.3 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Amazfit GTS 4 |
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Capacity | - | 300 mAh |
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Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Typical usage - up to 8 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 16 days Clock - up to 30 days Heavy usage - up to 4 days Accurate mode (with GPS) - up to 16 hours GPS mode - up to 28 hours Power saving mode (with GPS) - up to 33 hours |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Amazfit GTS 4 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age | To Do List, Games, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Alarm Clock, Reminders, Timer, Compass, Countdown timer |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |