Polar M200 vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M200 and Garmin Forerunner 245 Music. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Polar M200 vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M200 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Running Running, swimming, ski, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 42.3 mm
Height - 42.3 mm
Depth 12 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 40 g 38.5 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M200 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, swimming metrics, running index Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), sleep activity, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, average HR, fitness test, call alerts, HR zones, inactivity alert Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Polar M200 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M200 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Type Monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.02" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Polar M200 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Type Push buttons -
CASE Polar M200 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Crystal Type Polyamide & glass fibre -
Case Shape Round Round
BAND Polar M200 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Band Type Band Band
Band Size M/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-204 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material TPU Silicone
Band Colour Black | Red | White Aqua
STORAGE Polar M200 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Storage Capacity 4 MB -
BATTERY Polar M200 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 180 mAh -
Battery Life 6 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M200 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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