Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Fitbit Sense 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Fitbit Sense 2. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Fitbit Sense 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Sense 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS - Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later, iOS 14 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 40.5 mm
Height 42.3 mm 40.5 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 12.3 mm
Weight 38.5 g -
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Sense 2
Sensors Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor, vibration motor, multipurpose electrical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, active time, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, temperature, sleep quality score, blood glucose
Modes - 40+ 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 Find phone function, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function, Active Zone Minutes, HRV index, Sleep Score, Sleep Profile, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, all day body response tracking, cardio fitness score
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, applications, high and low heart rate, calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology - FitBit Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Sense 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Sense 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Sense 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push button
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Sense 2
Case Shape Round Square
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details Black Platinum aluminum
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Sense 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 129-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Grey | Merlot Lunar white
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Sense 2
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Life - 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Recharge Time - 2 hours
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Sense 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (158 - 209 mm)
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age Alarm, FitBit Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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