Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. HONOR MagicWatch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and HONOR MagicWatch 2. 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. HONOR MagicWatch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling Running, fitness, cycling, hiking, climbing, walking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42.3 mm 41.8 mm
Height 42.3 mm 41.8 mm
Depth 12.2 mm -
Weight 38.5 g 29 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer 316L grade stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black Black agate
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level
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 VO2 max, HUAWEI TruSleep 2.0, real-time VoiceOver, HUAWEI TruSeen 3.5, HUAWEI TruRelax, personalised Watch Faces
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Email, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.1
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 390 x 390 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Grey | Merlot -
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 245 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
User Memory - 2 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 245 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Manufacturer - Huawei
CPU Type - Kirin A1
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Battery Life - 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Regular usage - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age Stopwatch, Music Player, Alarm Clock, Weather
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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