Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Forerunner 45S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Forerunner 45S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Forerunner 45S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45S
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 4 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 39.5 mm
Height 39.2 mm 39.5 mm
Depth 11.8 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 40.1 g 32 g
Body Material Ceramic -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45S
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter 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, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling 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
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45S
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45S
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45S
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 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45S
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45S
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details White ceramic | Grey ceramic White | Iris | Black
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45S
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size - S
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 124-185 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Soft white/pebble | Grey/black White | Iris | Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45S
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45S
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45S
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 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45S
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri -
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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