Garmin Forerunner 245 Music GPS Running Smartwatch

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About the Garmin Forerunner 245 Music GPS Running Smartwatch

The Garmin Forerunner® 245 Music GPS Running Smartwatch has the features to make it your best workout companion. It is built with a sweatproof silicone band and durable Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 which makes it ultra-durable and resistant while its design cuts back on bulk, making it perfect for running and everyday wear. It has multiple features to help you perform your best, including personalized training guidance as well as daily run recommendations of varying intensities based on your training history, fitness level and recovery time. Its built-in GPS helps you track where you run, and get accurate stats, including distance, pace and intervals, as well as other metrics like the VO2 max, which an indicator of how you can expect to perform, even accounting for changes in performance that could be caused by heat or altitude. The Forerunner® 245 Music is equipped with the latest technology and sensors to help you keep track of your vitals such as a wrist-based heart rate and pulse OX sensor, while its Body Battery™ energy monitoring feature tracks your body energy levels so you can find the best times for activity and rest, and, when using the Garmin Connect™ app, you can track your menstrual cycle or pregnancy, helping you get exercise and nutrition education, and more. Get up to 7 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 6 hours in GPS mode with music that will take you all the way to the finish. Speaking of music, download up to 500 songs plus playlists from your Spotify®, Deezer or Amazon music accounts, and download custom watch faces, add data fields, and get apps and widgets from the Connect IQ Store. Enjoy running like never before with the Garmin Forerunner® 245 Music GPS Running Smartwatch!


Features

  • Daily Suggested Workouts
  • Garmin Coach
  • Built-In Sports Apps
  • Wrist-Based Heart Rate
  • Built-In GPS
  • Running Dynamics
  • VO2 Max
  • Pulse OX Sensor
  • Training Status Evaluation
  • Training Effect Metrics
  • Training Load Analysis
  • Recovery Time Estimator
  • Intensity Minutes Tracker
  • Great Battery Life
  • Body Battery™ Energy Monitoring
  • Women's Health Tracking
  • Store Up to 500 Songs and Playlists from Your Spotify®, Deezer or Amazon Music Accounts
  • Smart Notifications
  • LiveTrack Feature
  • Safety and Tracking Features
  • Connect IQ™ Store
  • Garmin Connect™ App
Product Code
93170045980001905

Tech Specs

Lens Material
Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Bezel Material
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
Strap Material
Silicone
Physical Size
42.3 x 42.3 x 12.2 (mm)
Display Size
1.2" (30.4 mm) Diameter
Display Resolution
240 x 240 Pixels
Display Type
Sunlight-Visible, Transflective Memory-in-Pixel (MIP)
Weight
38.5 g
Battery Life
Smartwatch Mode - Up to 7 Days
Battery Life
GPS Mode with Music - Up to 6 Hours
Battery Life
GPS Mode without Music - Up to 24 Hours
Water Rating
5 ATM
Memory/History
200 Hours of Activity Data

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Ratings & Reviews

432 Ratings
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432 Ratings

Rated 5 stars by 59% of reviewers

Rated 4 stars by 15% of reviewers

Rated 3 stars by 9% of reviewers

Rated 2 stars by 6% of reviewers

Rated 1 star by 12% of reviewers

1-10 of 432 Reviews
Rated 1 out of 5
May 4, 2024
Inaccurate measurement
I'm terribly disappointed over this watch. When I run 10 kilometers it measures up to 1 kilometer wrong. It has also measured wrong multiple times when swimming in pool. It also takes about a minute to get the pulse measured so it's no use on intervals either.
Rated 4 out of 5
Feb 6, 2024
I love my watch
I've been using my Forerunner 245 Music for about a month now. At first, I was a little wary of the change (I used to have a Venu Sq) because I thought that one tracked everything I could possibly need. Boy, was I wrong. Don't get me wrong, the Venu is still a good watch, but I wanted to take my training to the next level, and the Forerunner not only tracks my runs more accurately (GPS feature, and I can review more stats on the watch while I run), but it is also way more user friendly for strength training tracking. Would definitely recommend if you are someone who trains multiple disciplines at the same time.
Rated 4 out of 5
Feb 5, 2024
Great Watch, Lots of features, battery issues.
This is my first Garmin watch. I enjoy the watch and I have been gaining a lot of insights into my training. I still have a lot to learn. The watch has a ton of features, unfortunately, all these features can be a huge battery drain. I am learning what features to use while maintaining a decent battery life. I found it very helpful that when I was having trouble with the battery I could find answers online easily. I enjoy my Garmin and look forward to using it for many years to come.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 12, 2024
Amazing watch
I've had it for about a month and so far I love it. The music feature is great and the pacing is good. Overall a very good watch.
Rated 1 out of 5
Jan 7, 2024
fone sem fio, Bluetooth
Meu fone sem fio bluetooth, AirPod pro da Apple, se conecta ao relógio porém as músicas ficam falhando o tempo todo. Isso é insuportável. Adquiri a função music justamente para não precisar levar o celular pra correr, mas a conexão do relógio com o fone é péssima!!!
Rated 5 out of 5
Dec 28, 2023
Accurate and simple
This was a Christmas gift. I love it!

It was simple to set up, load music, and customize it to my needs.
Rated 5 out of 5
Dec 28, 2023
Cool and minimal with great features
I'm coming from a Fitbit and it was a bit harder to use at first due to it not being touchscreen and honestly now I love it so much. My favorite would be the pacing feature!
Rated 3 out of 5
Dec 1, 2023
Missing features...
Previously I had a Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, and I was unhappy with the frequent need for battery recharging. I bought Garmin cause friends told me the battery would last longer, and it does. But, now I miss being able to synchronize Garmin Connect with my Multilaser Digital Scale HC059 (which worked perfectly with Samsung Health); I miss being able to turn off alarms and timers set up in the mobile phone just using the smartwatch (seems there is no way I can do it with Garmin); and I miss the touch screen (although I was aware Garmin didn't have one). Besides, I found it a bit tricky to understand and use. I have been watching videos besides reading the manual in order to fully enjoy it. But I tell you this, there is a lot of things in it and it is not easy to find them. So far, I am still missing my Samsung smart watch. Hope I come to better interact with my Garmin and just overcome the previous one. In addition, I only had two apps with the precious one: Samsung Wear and the scale on (FitDays). Now I need Garmin Connect and Connect IQ just for starters, but I realized I may need some others in order to properly interact with other activities... I really haven't realized that.
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 30, 2023
All that I need
I was given this for my birthday and I love it! Best present ever. I used to use my phone all the time to track my running and it wasn't that best thing, so this is a much better convenience. I Can also Connect my AirPods and listen to my music through there. It had everything I need on a run. It charges super quickly, and lasts for a good week. Highly recommend getting!
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 26, 2023
Ran my first half marathon with this watch!
I've had this watch for almost a year and have loved it! I can view notifications which is nice and it has all the running features I need and more!

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Garmin Forerunner 245 Music GPS Running Smartwatch

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