In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular). 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 | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS 8 |
Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS 15 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: 32 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
Colours | Black | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (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 | Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS 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 7 (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 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 |
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4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 |
Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (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 | 352 x 430 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 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | Black | Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (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 | Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black |
STORAGE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S7 |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (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 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age | Apple Pay, GymKit |
Compliant Standards | - | IP6X |
SAR Value | - | 0.7 W/kg (head), 1.5 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2476 |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |