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.
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 | - |