Apple Watch Edition Series 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 45

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 2 and Garmin Forerunner 45. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition Series 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 45 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 3 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 42 mm
Height 39.2 mm 42 mm
Depth 11.8 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 39.6 g 36 g
Body Material Ceramic -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details White ceramic Black
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 129-197 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Cloud Black | Lava red
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S2 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri -
SAR Value 0.056 W/kg (head), 0.049 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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