Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Garmin Venu

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Garmin Venu. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Garmin Venu Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Venu
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42.3 mm 43.2 mm
Height 42.3 mm 43.2 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 12.4 mm
Weight 38.5 g 46.3 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black Black
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Venu
Sensors Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration
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, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, incoming calls
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Venu
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Venu
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 390 x 390 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Venu
Type - Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Venu
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details Black Black | Granite blue
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Venu
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey | Merlot Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Venu
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Life - 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Venu
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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