Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. 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 Venu 2 Plus |
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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 |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Width | 42.3 mm | 43.6 mm |
Height | 42.3 mm | 43.6 mm |
Depth | 12.2 mm | 12.6 mm |
Weight | 38.5 g | 51 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level | Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time |
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 | Call handling, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Indirect |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Case Size | - | 43 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | - | Slate stainless steeel |
Case Back | - | Stainless steel |
Case Details | Black | Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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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 | 125-190 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Leather |
Band Colour | Grey | Merlot | Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Life | - | 10 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Silicon wristband, charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
SAR Value | - | 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |