In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Garmin vívomove Sport. 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 vívomove Sport |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 42.3 mm | - |
| Height | 42.3 mm | - |
| Depth | 12.2 mm | - |
| Weight | 38.5 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 19 g With silicone band: 33.8 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Colours | Black | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level | Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, active time |
| 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, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | SMS, Email, high and low heart rate |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | OLED - monochrome |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 72 x 154 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 18.5 mm x 8.6 mm |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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| Crystal Type | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Case Details | Black | Cool mint with silver accents | Ivory with peach gold accents | Black with slate accents |
| BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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| 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 | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Grey | Merlot | - |
| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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| Battery Life | - | 6 day(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days Watch mode - up to 6 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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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 |
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