# All-in-One Activity Smartwatches The Garmin Forerunner 245 Stores Up to 500 Songs By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-05-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-forerunner-245 References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/gps-running-smart-watch/) & [buy.garmin](https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/646690/pn/010-02120-22?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow&utm_content=GadgetFlow) The [Garmin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forerunner-570) Forerunner 245 smartwatch is a robust digital timepiece that aims to keep athletes connected at all times during activity, while also allowing them to leave their smartphone at home. Featuring [GPS connectivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-navigation), the [smartwatch will track the runner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coros-nomad) as they go about their routine to let them see just how far they travel, at what pace and for how long. The built-in storage enables the smartwatch to keep up to 500 songs stored locally to eliminate the need for a connection to a smartphone or streaming service for added convenience. The Garmin Forerunner 245 smartwatch also takes weather conditions and altitude into account when runners head out to let them get a more accurate projection of how hard they're working. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smartwatch Connectivity:** The trend of smartwatches with GPS connectivity allows athletes to track their activity without relying on their smartphones. - **Local Music Storage:** The trend of smartwatches with built-in storage for music eliminates the need for a smartphone or streaming service, providing added convenience to athletes. - **Advanced Environment Sensors:** The trend of smartwatches with sensors that take weather conditions and altitude into account provides athletes with more accurate data and performance projections. ### Where This Applies - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can benefit from creating smartwatches with GPS connectivity and advanced environment sensors to enhance athlete performance. - **Fitness and Sports:** The fitness and sports industry can explore the opportunities offered by smartwatches with local music storage to provide a more immersive experience for athletes. - **Music and Entertainment:** The music and entertainment industry can collaborate with smartwatch manufacturers to optimize music streaming capabilities and improve the user experience for athletes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fitness-Tracking Colorful Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forerunner-570.md) - [Stylish Bright Digital Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forerunner-970.md) - [All-Day Heath-Monitoring Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-venu-sq-2.md) - [AI Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-ai-fitness-watch.md) - [Wellness Energy-Monitoring Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-vivoactive-5.md) - [Active Lifestyle-Focused Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurafit-g12.md) - [Off-Grid Adventurer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-smartwatch.md) - [All-Day Wellness Wearable Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-vvosmart-5.md) - [Squarish Sport-Ready Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-venu-x1.md)