Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| 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: 30.5 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 Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG |
| 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, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar |
| 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 |
| CELLULAR | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | LTPO OLED - colour |
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| 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 |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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| 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 Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Band Type | Band | Nike sport band |
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| 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 Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S6 |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| 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 Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age | Apple Pay, Nike Run Club, GymKit |
| SAR Value | - | 0.29 W/kg (head), 0.31 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
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