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.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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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 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
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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 |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | Black | Mystic bronze | Mystic silver |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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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 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 8 GB |
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User Memory | - | 4.3 GB |
RAM | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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RAM Size | - | 1 GB |
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CPU | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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CPU Type | - | Exynos 9110 |
Clock Speed | - | 1.15 GHz |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Capacity | - | 247 mAh |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Wireless charging dock |
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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 |