Garmin Forerunner 245 Music vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)

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In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 Music and Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular). 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

Garmin Forerunner 245 Music vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 6
Supported Host Device OS - iOS
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42.3 mm 34 mm
Height 42.3 mm 40 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 10.74 mm
Weight 38.5 g 40.6 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), sleep activity, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type - Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Space black stainless steel | Stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Single Tour band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 140-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Swift leather
Band Colour Aqua Noir | Fauve
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 18 hours
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)
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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Black Sport Band S/M
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age Apple Pay
SAR Value - 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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