Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Garmin Instinct 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 Instinct 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 | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 42.3 mm | 45 mm |
Height | 42.3 mm | 45 mm |
Depth | 12.2 mm | 15.3 mm |
Weight | 38.5 g | 53 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Colours | Black | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Modes | - | Stealth mode |
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, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Type | - | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
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Case Details | Black | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 132-224 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Grey | Merlot | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | - | 56 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age | - |
Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD-810 |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |