Last Updated on March 28, 2020 by Jude Simeone
Garmin Forerunner 245/245 Music Full Specifications – Last month Garmin officially announced the release of the Forerunner 245 and 245 music – the two long awaited successors to the older Forerunner 235 which brings to the table onboard music storage, are even more durable and stylish, plus a longer battery life while being great choices for comprehensive fitness tracking.
These two are well equipped with the right technologies that include heart rate sensor, accelerometer, pulse ox and inbuilt GPS multi-satellite system that makes them a great deal for runners. However, you will have to spend a bit more for the additional onboard music storage feature.
A bit pricey at $350.
Garmin Forerunner 245/245 Music Full Specifications
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ABOUT DEVICE |
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| Device name | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Device type | Fitness/GPS smartwatch | Fitness/GPS smartwatch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Predessesor | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Garmin Forerunner 235 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Successor | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Released date | April, 2019 | April, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ideal for | Unisex | Unisex | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
DISPLAY |
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| Display type | Transflective memory-in-display (MIP) | Transflective memory-in-display (MIP) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display size | 1.2 inch | 1.2 inch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pixel density | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input type | 5 buttons, (not touchscreen) | 5 buttons, (not touchscreen) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Always-on | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
BODY |
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| Shape | Circular | Circular | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimension | 42.3 x 42.3 x 12.2 mm | 42.3 x 42.3 x 12.2 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 38.5 grams | 38.5 grams | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Casing material | Fiber-reinforced polymer | Fiber-reinforced polymer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strap/band material | Silicone | Silicone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bezel Material | Fiber-reinforced polymer | Fiber-reinforced polymer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strap size | 20mm | 20mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Water resistant/Protection | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Color(s) | Black Aqua White | Black Aqua White |
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MEMORY |
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| RAM | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Internal storage | 4GB | 4GB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory card slot | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CONNECTIVITY |
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| Bluetooth | Yes, and ANT+ | Yes, and ANT+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bluetooth calling | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NFC | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GPS | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY |
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| Technology | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SIM | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Band | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
NOTIFICATIONS |
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| Email alert | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weather | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
FITNESS TRACKING |
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| Sleep apnea | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Steps | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floors climbed | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Calories | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stress | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| VO2 Max. | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Blood oxygen | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Blood pressure | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Menstrual cycle tracking | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Swim tracking | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Under-water heart rate tracking | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preloaded maps | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| On-screen workout modes | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Triathlon mode | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ECG Tracking | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preloaded sport modes | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Safety tracking | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
MEDIA |
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| Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Music streaming | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Radio | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loudspeaker | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Microphone | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
SENSORS |
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| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Barometer/Altimeter | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Heart rate monitor (HRM) | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compass | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gyroscope | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ambient light | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pulse Ox. | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ECG | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thermometer | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other sensors | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
PLATFORM |
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| Operating system (OS) | Proprietary OS | Proprietary OS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chipset | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CPU | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GPU | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
BATTERY |
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| Type of battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery capacity | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery life | Smartwatch Mode: Up to 7 days GPS mode: Up to 24 hours | Smartwatch Mode: Up to 7 days GPS mode with music: Up to 6 hours GPS mode without music: Up to 24 hours |
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| Charging type | USB charging cable | USB charging cable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charging time | About 1-2 hours | About 1-2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery saver mode | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Solar power | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rapid charging | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CLOCK FEATURES |
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| Time/Date | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alarm | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
OTHER FUNCTIONS |
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| Control camera | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Music control | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Find phone | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Text response | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
MISC |
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| Payment system | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatibility | Android and iOS Check if your device is compatible | Android and iOS Check if your device is compatible |
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| Companion app | Garmin connect IQ store | Garmin connect IQ store | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Customizable watch face | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interchangeable band | Yes, 20mm | Yes, 20mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Voice command | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
BOX CONTENTS |
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| Garmin Forerunner 245 Music | Garmin Forerunner 245 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Straps | Straps | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| USB charging cable | USB charging cable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quick start guide | Quick start guide | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Official Site | Official Site | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Garmin Forerunner 245/245 Music
- Design
- Long Battery Life
- Waterproof Rating
- Activity/Fitness Tracking
- Media
- Notifications
The Forerunner 245 and 245 Music aren’t the most stylish smartwatches on the market, but they both look decent enough to grace your wrist for even official outings. Although these two come in sporty design they’re actually stylish while also being fitness focus just like most Garmin smartwatches.
While having decent designs, these two are now more durable with the Corning Gorilla glass manning the screen. It could well take some hard knocks and it’s no big deal. Garmin didn’t specify what the casing is made of, but it’s obviously a thermoplastic material, perhaps polycarbonate, and the silicone straps are comfortable to wear.
The display still features Garmin’s transflective colored memory-in-pixel which offers a clear display that’s not so lively, but somewhat interactive and also easy to view under sunlight.
The 45mm case sizes are a lot more moderate compared to the older Forerunner 235 and at 12.2mm thickness size, it isn’t bulky.
The watch faces are also customizable, although not the most stylish as you’d find on a Samsung Galaxy watch. You can choose a watch face of your choice from the Garmin Connect store.
So, basically the difference between the Forerunner 245 and 245 Music is the availability of significant onboard storage on the later that allows you to store and play your favorite tracks on the go. You can as well stream your favorite tracks from streaming services such as Spotify.
According to Garmin, the Forerunner 245 and 245 will last about 7 days on smartwatch mode. If we should go by their words, it’s a longer battery life than their closest competitors such as the Fitbit Versa and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active.
And with the GPS active, it’s up to 24 hours which is also impressive. A great deal for long-distance runners and fitness-minded folks alike that engage in extreme workout activities.
Both the 245 and 245 Music are rated 5ATM which means these two are water-resistant up to 50 meters underwater. So, these two would survive when they are accidentally beaten by rain or perhaps you might want to wear it to the pool or ocean.
Fitness Tracking is still at the forefront of Garmin smartwatches and the new duo; 245 and 245 Music are fantastic choices for keeping a tab on your active life.
Both the Forerunner 245 and 245 music come with a heart rate sensor, accelerometer, including a pulse oximeter and compass support while also housing support for GPS multi-satellite system that certainly makes these two some of the hottest deal for fitness tracking.
The aforementioned sensors enable the 245 and 245 Music to track your steps, calories, sleep with tracking support for quite a number of activities.
Also featured, is the Garmin Coach that provides guidance from expert coaches and free training plans that adapt to your goals. You can as well create custom goals to fit your style.
There is a lot more of what the 245 and 245 music can track. You check it all out here.
The difference between the 245 and 245 Music is that the later has enough onboard storage space to contain your favorite tracks (about 500 or more).
This comes handy for runners when it becomes inconvenient carrying your phone along with you, you can then listen to your favorite tracks via a Bluetooth enabled earbud. However, for this feature, you will have to part ways with an additional $50.
The Forerunner 245 and 245 Music are capable of keeping you connected to all that matters to you.
With Bluetooth and Wi-Fi supported and compatible with both Android and iOS devices, the 245 will alert you when there’s a new notification on your phone. So that email, calls, and other alerts from both third-party and native Apps are just a beep away.
Pros
- Decent design and durable.
- It is swim-proof.
- A great choice for comprehensive activity tracking.
- Fitness coach available.
- Impressive battery life.
- Lightweight design.
Cons
- Insignificant onboard storage on 245
- Lacks NFC.