Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42.3 mm 42 mm
Height 42.3 mm 42 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 13.8 mm
Weight 38.5 g 44 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation
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 Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey | Merlot Powder grey | Black | Heathered black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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