Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 745

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 and Garmin Forerunner 745. 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 Hermès Series 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 745 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Product Type Smart watch Sport 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 33.3 mm 43.8 mm
Height 38.6 mm 43.8 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 41.9 g 47 g
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, temperature, hydration, recovery time, training load
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, VIRB control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, music playback control, weather information
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel Black | Neo tropic
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Band Type Double buckle cuff Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-170 mm 126-216 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Swift leather Silicone
Band Colour Etoupe Black
CPU Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S2 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 21 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Orange Sport Band (S/M or M/L configured length) USB cable
Preloaded Software Siri Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
SAR Value 0.056 W/kg (head), 0.049 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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