Garmin Forerunner 245 Music vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire

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In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 Music and Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire. 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.

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Garmin Forerunner 245 Music vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42.3 mm 47 mm
Height 42.3 mm 47 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 14.7 mm
Weight 38.5 g 60 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical 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, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.3"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Case Size - 47 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Back - Metal
Case Details - Carbon grey DLC | Titanium
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Aqua Black | Ember orange | Titanium
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 48 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)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age Garmin Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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