Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Polar Unite. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Polar Unite
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42.3 mm 43.4 mm
Height 42.3 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 10.4 mm
Weight 38.5 g 32 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Polar Unite
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, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
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 Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Polar Unite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Polar Unite
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective IPS - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Polar Unite
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Polar Unite
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Polar Unite
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Snap & slip
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey | Merlot Black | Blue | Pink | White
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Polar Unite
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity - 174 mAh
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Polar Unite
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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