Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Garmin fēnix 7S. 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 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 42.3 mm | - |
| Height | 42.3 mm | - |
| Depth | 12.2 mm | - |
| Weight | 38.5 g | - |
| Body Details | - | With band: 63 g Case only: 47 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Colours | Black | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature |
| 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, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.2" |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | Black | Silver |
| BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 108-182 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Grey | Merlot | Graphite | Whitestone |
| STORAGE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age | - |
| SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
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