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Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
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Garmin Forerunner 245 Music

64/100
Comparison indexGood
Original rating: 8.0/10 · Running Shoes Guru
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An older running favourite with music playback without a phone. Its light design and training tools remain useful when considering a carefully checked used watch.

Mid-rangeReleased 2019
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Original rating: Running Shoes Guru · 8.0/10

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SPECIFICATIONS
Battery life
Up to 7 days; 24 h with GPS, 6 h with GPS and music
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
Display
1.2-inch colour MIP, 240 × 240
Compatibility
iPhone and Android
Water resistance
5 ATM

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Strengths

  • Music stored on the watch
  • Structured training and course navigation

Weaknesses

  • No contactless payments or barometric altimeter
  • Check battery condition when buying used
WHO SHOULD SKIP IT

Skip it if you need full maps or wrist-based phone calls.

Older-generation model: check condition, warranty and currently supported features before buying.

THE VERDICT

Who is it for?

An older running favourite with music playback without a phone. Its light design and training tools remain useful when considering a carefully checked used watch.