Our quick take
Garmin Forerunner 245 Music - 4.5 / 5
Smaller, lighter, still sporty
- Measures: 42.3 x 42.3 x 12.2mm / Weighs: 38.5g 1.2-inch 240 x 240 display 5ATM waterproofing Size option: 42mm
A great running companion
- GPS, Glonass and Galileo satellite systems Built-in heart rate monitor Pulse oximeter sensor 24/7 fitness tracking
Train smarter
- Garmin Coach Automatic rep counting Advanced training insights
Let the music play
- Phone notifications for Android and iPhone Music storage up to 500 songs Compatible with Connect IQ store
Battery life
- Up to 7 days in smartwatch mode 6 hours in GPS mode with music 24 hours in GPS mode
To recap
If you are taking your running more seriously and you can’t stomach paying big money for a top-end Garmin, the Forerunner 245 should offer you all you need and give you a solid smartwatch experience too.
