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.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 245 | HONOR MagicWatch 2 |
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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 | 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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | HONOR MagicWatch 2 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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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 |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | HONOR MagicWatch 2 |
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Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | Black | - |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 | HONOR MagicWatch 2 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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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 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 4 GB |
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User Memory | - | 2 GB |
CPU | Garmin Forerunner 245 | HONOR MagicWatch 2 |
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Manufacturer | - | Huawei |
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CPU Type | - | Kirin A1 |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | HONOR MagicWatch 2 |
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Battery Life | - | 7 day(s) |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | - |
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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 |