Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Black
Score: 85/100
Amazfit Active 2
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Forerunner 245 Music is a lightweight GPS running smartwatch with a vivid color display, onboard music streaming, and deep training analytics. It misses a barometric altimeter and its music UI can be cumbersome, which may frustrate some runners. Ideal for serious runners who want music without a phone and detailed performance data.
The Amazfit Active 2 Premium is a round smartwatch that blends a stainless-steel case, sapphire glass, and dual-frequency GPS with a respectable 10-12-day battery life. Drawbacks include the lack of an included charger, occasional Bluetooth hiccups, and a relatively small screen. Best suited for style-conscious fitness fans who value premium materials and accurate navigation without paying flagship prices.
| Attribute | | |
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168 hours | 264 hoursbest | |
30.48 mm | 33.528 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 36.3 g | 31.65 gbest |
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Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 36.3 g | 31.65 g |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 168 hours | 264 hours |
Display(2) | ||
Display Size (mm) | 30.48 mm | 33.5 mm |
Display Resolution | 240x240 | 466 x 466 pixels |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | Supported | 5.3 |
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Professional reviewers consider the Forerunner 245 Music a top pick for runners, highlighting its vibrant display, solid battery life, seamless music integration, and deep training analytics.
Everyday users love the long battery, reliable tracking, and easy music access, often mentioning the convenience of streaming without a phone. Common complaints revolve around clunky playlist navigation, faster battery drain when using music heavily, and occasional audio dropouts.
“one of the best running watches around”
“incredibly tough and practical”
“"premium features without the premium price"”
Professional reviewers describe the Amazfit Active 2 Premium as delivering premium-grade features-speakers, microphone, offline maps and a high-brightness sapphire-protected display-at a budget-friendly $129 price. They commend its compact 44 mm round case, 5 ATM water resistance, precise BioTracker sensor and impressive 10-day battery life, while noting the missing USB-C charger and occasional Bluetooth hiccups as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently praise the watch's comfortable fit, long battery endurance, stylish strap options and bright, readable display. The inclusion of offline maps and voice control is also well-received. Recurring complaints focus on Bluetooth stability issues and the absence of a charging cable in the box, with some noting modest audio quality.
