Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Suunto Vertical

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Suunto Vertical. 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. Suunto Vertical Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto Vertical
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42.3 mm 49 mm
Height 42.3 mm 49 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 13.6 mm
Weight 38.5 g 74 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black Titanium solar sand | Titanium solar black | Titanium solar forest | Titanium solar canyon | All black | Ruby black | Black lime | Sand black | Titanium
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto Vertical
Sensors Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, cadence, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, depth
Modes - 95+ sport modes
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 Dual Time display, VO2 max, LED backlight, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, weather information, instant message reply, Suunto FusedSpeed, SuuntoPlus Ghost runner, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, route file import, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Route planning with heatmaps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Bearing navigation, Sea level pressure, snap to route, Point of interest navigation
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto Vertical
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto Vertical
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.4"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto Vertical
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto Vertical
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details Black Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto Vertical
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey | Merlot -
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto Vertical
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 60 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Watch mode - up to 60 day
Activity tracking mode - up to 30 day
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 day
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto Vertical
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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