Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
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
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Case Size - 43 mm
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
Band Type Band Band
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
Technology - Lithium polymer
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
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
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
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