Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS - iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42.3 mm -
Height 42.3 mm -
Depth 12.2 mm -
Weight 38.5 g -
Body Details - Case only: 30.49 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate
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 Music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Band Type Band Nike sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Grey | Merlot Anthracite/black | Pure platinum/black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 245 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 245 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 18 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.2 W/kg (head), 0.14 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2351
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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