Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Garmin Forerunner 30. 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 Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling Running, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42.3 mm 35.5 mm
Height 42.3 mm 40.7 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 13.4 mm
Weight 38.5 g 37.3 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence
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 VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) - 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Forerunner 30
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Rounded square
Case Details Black Black
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 140-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey | Merlot Slate grey
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Forerunner 30
Battery Life - 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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