Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. 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. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Tizen OS 5.5
Supported Host Device OS - iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 42.3 mm 41 mm
Height 42.3 mm 42.5 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 11.3 mm
Weight 38.5 g 48.2 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Sensors Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure
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, ECG accurate heart rate, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type - Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black Mystic bronze | Mystic silver
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Grey | Merlot -
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 245 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Storage Capacity - 8 GB
User Memory - 4.3 GB
RAM Garmin Forerunner 245 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
RAM Size - 1 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 245 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos 9110
Clock Speed - 1.15 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Capacity - 247 mAh
Battery Life - 120 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 120 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value - 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R850
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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