Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Fitbit Versa 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Fitbit Versa 2. 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 vs. Fitbit Versa 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Versa 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42.3 mm 40.5 mm
Height 42.3 mm 39.8 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 38.5 g 40 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Anodised aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Versa 2
Sensors Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, menstrual cycle
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 Voice control, breathing training function, store & play music
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology - FitBit Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Versa 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Versa 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Versa 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Versa 2
Case Shape Round Square
Case Details Black Copper rose | Carbon | Mist grey
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Versa 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey | Merlot Emerald | Bordeaux | Black | Stone | Petal
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Versa 2
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Life - 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
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Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Versa 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, wristband (Large), wristband (Small)
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age FitBit Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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