Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin Forerunner 45

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Garmin Forerunner 45. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin Forerunner 45 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 45
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 42 mm
Height 38.6 mm 42 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 55 g 36 g
Body Material Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating -
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition 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
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 45
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 45
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 45
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 45
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Details 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold Black
BAND Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 45
Band Type Modern buckle Band
Band Size S L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-150 mm 129-197 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Smooth Granada leather Silicone
Band Colour Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White Black | Lava red
CPU Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 45
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 45
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Garmin Forerunner 45
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay -
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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