Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Garmin vívomove 3S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 42.3 mm | 39 mm |
Height | 42.3 mm | 39 mm |
Depth | 12.2 mm | 10.9 mm |
Weight | 38.5 g | 24.5 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black | - |
Clock Display | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level |
Watch Movement | - | Quartz |
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, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Incoming calls |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | OLED - monochrome |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 132 x 64 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Case Size | - | 39 mm |
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Crystal Type | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | - | Silver stainless steel |
Case Details | Black | Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 18 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 110-175 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Grey | Merlot | Granite blue | Light sand | Navy |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | - | 5 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
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MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 50 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -10 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |