Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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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: 58 g Case only: 42 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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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, solar charging, 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 Sapphire Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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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) | Power Sapphire |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | - | Titanium |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | Black | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Cream gold titanium | Dark bronze titanium |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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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 | Black | Light sand | Shale grey | Heathered cream |
STORAGE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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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 Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 14 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 87 days GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 46 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 30 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 162 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 43 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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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 |