In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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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 | 51 mm |
Height | 42.3 mm | 51 mm |
Depth | 12.2 mm | 14.9 mm |
Weight | 38.5 g | 69 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, 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 | - | Night vision mode, 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, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, weather information, kill switch, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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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 | 280 x 280 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.4" |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Power Sapphire |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Type | - | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
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Bezel | - | Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated steel |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | Black | Black DLC |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 26 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 127-210 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Nylon |
Band Colour | Grey | Merlot | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | - | 120 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 24 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 120 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 148 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 66 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 56 days GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s) GPS with Music mode (solar) - up to 16 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black) |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age | Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay, Applied Ballistics Calculator |
Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD-810 |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |