Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Garmin vívoactive 4S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 42.3 mm | 40 mm |
| Height | 42.3 mm | 40 mm |
| Depth | 12.2 mm | 12.7 mm |
| Weight | 38.5 g | 40 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Colours | Black | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration |
| 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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | SMS, incoming calls |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 218 x 218 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.1" |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | - | Slate stainless steeel |
| Case Back | - | Polymer |
| Case Details | Black | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose |
| BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 20 mm | 18 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 110-175 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | - |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Grey | Merlot | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose |
| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Life | - | 7 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
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