Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Fitbit Versa 3. 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 | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 42.3 mm | 40.48 mm |
Height | 42.3 mm | 40.48 mm |
Depth | 12.2 mm | 12.35 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 Versa 3 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, sleep stages, menstrual cycle |
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, breathing training function |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps |
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 | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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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 Versa 3 |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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Case Shape | Round | Square |
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Case Details | Black | Soft gold aluminium | Black aluminium |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | - | S/L |
Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 140-220 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Grey | Merlot | Thistle | Black | Midnight | Pink clay | Olive |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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Battery Life | - | 6 day(s) |
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Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Typical usage - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age | FitBit Pay |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |